Ross Creek (Townsville, North Queensland) should not be confused with Ross Creek (North Queensland).
| Ross | |
| Name Etymology: | W. A. Ross, a colonial settler[1] |
| Pushpin Map: | Australia Queensland |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Ross Creek river mouth in Queensland |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | Australia |
| Subdivision Type2: | State |
| Subdivision Name2: | Queensland |
| Subdivision Type3: | Region |
| Subdivision Name3: | North Queensland |
| Subdivision Type5: | City |
| Subdivision Name5: | Townsville |
| Source1: | Ross River |
| Source1 Location: | Bicentennial Park, Townsville |
| Source1 Coordinates: | -19.2814°N 146.8103°W |
| Mouth: | Port of Townsville |
| Mouth Location: | South Townsville |
| Mouth Coordinates: | -19.2664°N 146.8322°W |
| Mouth Elevation: | 0m (00feet) |
| River System: | Ross River catchment |
| Basin Size: | 2225km2 |
| Extra: | [2] |
The Ross Creek, part of the Ross River catchment, is the small estuarine portion of the Ross River, as it serves as a bay inlet that separates the Townsville central business district from Ross Island. The creek is located in the lower reaches of the river catchment, in the city confines of Townsville, in North Queensland, Australia.
The only passage across Ross Creek was by ferry until Victoria Bridge was completed in 1889. Ross Creek was the only port for Townsville until 1892, at which time the outer harbour was constructed. Vessels from interstate and overseas moored in Cleveland Bay and passengers were transferred to the northern shore of the creek by lighters.