pier, and, later, the George Street pier.

In 1854, the 220 ton Nelson was the first steamer to visit Port Chalmers, as the Otago harbour was too shallow for large ships to reach Dunedin. Ships initially used to anchor in the stream, and the cargo was transferred to lighters, which were towed by tugs to Dunedin at the head of the harbour. There was also a steep road connection from North East Valley to Sawyers Bay, a