Evans Bay Patent Slip

The Evans Bay Patent Slip features twin slipways extending into Wellington Harbor, with steel rails and concrete foundations still visible along the waterfront.

The patent slip began operations in 1873 as New Zealand's first maritime vessel maintenance facility, serving the growing maritime trade in Wellington Harbor.

The site represents the evolution of New Zealand's maritime industry, demonstrating early engineering methods for vessel maintenance in the Southern Hemisphere.

Visitors can observe the remaining railway tracks and interpretative panels that explain the mechanical processes used for lifting ships from Wellington Harbor.

The preserved mechanical cog at Cog Park stands as the last substantial component from the original patent slip machinery installed in the 1870s.

Location: Wellington City

Address: 346 Evans Bay Parade, Evans Bay, Wellington

GPS coordinates: -41.30389,174.80192

Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:26