Copper Mine, Kawau Island
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| Copper Mine, Kawau Island
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| Ethnicity:
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European
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| Site type:
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Mine
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| Where:
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Mine Point - southern side of island.
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| How to get there:
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There is a regular ferry from the Sandspit to Mansion House Bay. It's a half hour walk from there.
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| How Long to allow:
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30 minutes at the site.
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| Disclaimer
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-36.435716, 174.820633, Copper Mine, Kawau Island, Auckland
-36.43026, 174.818401, Mansion House
-36.419936, 174.837354, Smelting House
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What: Mine engine house remains. Mining commenced in the 1840s.Interpretation at Mansion House.
Web Info: http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/page.aspx?id=34056
What else to do there: Governor Grey's mansion at Mansion House Bay, Copper smelting house in bay on opposite side of harbour from Mansion House - see Googlemap.
