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Wilson's Cement Works, Warkworth
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| Ethnicity: | European |
| Site type: | Mine and industrial site |
| Where: | East of Warworth |
| How to get there: | Car Take Rulhane Rd from Warkworth, 1.5 km turn left onto Wilson Rd, 0.8 km turn left into site. Walking distance from Warkworth |
| How Long to allow: | 30 minutes |
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<googlemap lat="-36.408504" lon="174.681866" zoom="16"> -36.408556, 174.68178, Cement Works,Warkworth, New Zealand </googlemap>
What: Mine and cement works. Site of the first Portland cement production in the southern hemisphere. There is a charge.
What else to do there: Note the mine managers house opposite the entrance. Warkworth is a pleasant bustling town.
