Stone Jetty. Mount Maunganui. New Zealand.
S 37° 38.065 E 176° 10.445
60H E 427127 N 5834425
A small historic stone jetty lies on the inside of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga Harbour.
Waymark Code: WM7C51
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 10/03/2009
Views: 6
In the late 1800s there were many landing points around Tauranga Harbour. Archaeological remnants of some of these port facilities remain. An important one is the stone pilot jetty on the inside of Mauao, Mount Maunganui.
Construction of the stone jetty, the first wharf at Mount Maunganui, began on 7 December 1888. All of Tauranga's leading citizens took part in the project, under the direction of A.W.Burrows and G.Gardiner.
The stone jetty was opened on 28 March, 1889 by James Bodell, Mayor of Tauranga.
Type of history commemorated (short description):
An historic stone jetty, the first wharf at Mount Maunganui.
Town, city, or region nearest to the site:
Mount Maunganui.
Year placed: 1888.
Hours of operation:
Access available at all times.
Is it accessible to the general public:
Access from beach or walking track at base of Mount Maunganui.
Date location was entrusted to the New Zealand Historic places: Not listed
Website pertaining to the location: Not listed
Admission fees if any: Not Listed
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