This panorama was taken from a picnic area and lookout just behind Clyde Dam. It shows the end of Dunstan Lake, which is created by the dam flooding Cromwell Gorge. This image was taken late in the afternoon.

Lake Dunstan at Clyde Dam - Alexandra visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Lake Dunstan at Clyde Dam' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Otago.

Lake Dunstan is the result of flooding after the construction of the Clyde Dam across Clutha River in the late 1990's. This new lake in Central Otago caused parts of Cromwell to be moved and rebuilt. The lake has become popular for various water sports, water skiing and angling. Water from the lake is also used for local agriculture.

Clyde Dam is the third largest hydroelectric dam in New Zealand, and blocks Clutha River a short distance upriver from Alexandra.

Car: Clyde Dam is about 10km north of Alexandra in the 8 highway.