Wilson's Cement Works - Visit

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Wilson's Cement Works, Warkworth

SITE TO VISIT
Wilson's Cement Works
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Ethnicity: E
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
Disclaimer

What: Mine and cement works. Site of the first Portland cement production in the southern hemisphere. There is a charge.

Web Info: http://www.historic.org.nz/magazinefeatures/2002spring/2002_spring_b.htm

IPENZ Register

How long to allow: 1 hr.

What else to do there: Note the mine managers house opposite the entrance. Warkworth is a pleasant bustling town.