FREE EVENT
Wednesday 9 October, 10.30am-12pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
Clay, sugar cane & cottages

The ancient M?ori name for T?maki Makaurau is 'Te Ipu Kura a Maki'. Maki was the father of Te Kawerau Maki the eponymous ancestor of the Te Kawerau Tribe.

When Europeans arrived and settled on Duck Creek, a team of horses and 130 men built the iconic Chelsea Sugar Factory from the red soils.

Today, your guide will walk you past the cottages of the red clay engineers and chemists night workers.

The Chelsea Cafe will be open if you want a reward after the walk.

Bookings are preferred:Contact Teri Bonner:09 486 8559 teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

Brought to you by Birkenhead Town Centre Association & Birkenhead Heritage Society Incorporated