Smelting House Ruin Kawau - Visit

Smelting house Ruin

SITE TO VISIT
Smelting House
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Ethnicity:	European
Site type:	Industrial site - mining
Where:	Bon Accord Harbour Kawau Island
How to get there:	You need a boat to access this site.
How Long to allow:	30 Minutes
Disclaimer

Location:

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The ruins

What:

Smelting house ruin used in conjunction with the copper mining on the south side of the island.

Web Info:

http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/auckland/hauraki-gulf-islands/kawau-island-historic-reserve/

What else to do there:

Visit the Mansion House and the Copper Mine site.