Hinge Bay

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Hinge Bay

Hinge Bay is the site of a sawmill built by the Manukau Timber Company. It operated from 1891 to 1895. There was an associated wharf and managers house. The latter still survivies. The mill was built on the waters edge and the surviving remains include the concrete pile foundations and a steam engine foundation.

Summary of Manukau Timber Company Sawmill Conservation Plan



Location and Date

<googlemap lat="-37.007179" lon="174.563549" zoom="17"> -37.006657, 174.56416, Sawmill site -37.007539, 174.563785, Wharf site -37.007556, 174.563141, Mill manager's house</googlemap>



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Team

Artefacts

Small Collection of artefacts

Publications

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