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Discover Devonport on a guided walking tour through one of Auckland’s oldest seaside suburbs.
Starting at the historic Devonport Ferry Terminal, this 60–75 minute, 3km journey explores volcanic cones like Mount Victoria (Takarunga), Māori heritage, and Victorian architecture.
Highlights include the Michael King Writers Centre, The Vic cinema, Holy Trinity Church, and Devonport Library—near the site of New Zealand women’s first votes in 1893. Walk past heritage sites like Old Albert tree, naval relics, and the Devonport Yacht Club, and learn about the town’s role in the nuclear-free movement.
This tour blends history, culture, and panoramic harbour views in a charming, village setting.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts inside the ferry terminal - if you have come from Auckland City on the ferry, head inside to get started. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends at the Devonport Beach viewpoint.
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Pass by this local landmark, installed in 1928, it was a tribute to James Alison, a prominent local businessman and mayor of Devonport
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Colloquially known as the 'Untidy Soldier', walk by this historic statue, embraced as a fitting tribute to the authentic spirit of New Zealand's servicemen.
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Pass by this beloved landmark, opened in 1912, the oldest purpose-built cinema in the Southern Hemisphere still in operation
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Stroll up one of Devonport’s most iconic landmarks, also known as Takarunga, rising 87 meters above sea level, and the highest volcanic cone on the North Shore
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As you walk, peek at this iconic centre, established in 2005 to honour Michael King, one of New Zealand’s most respected historians and biographers and New Zealand’s only residential writers' retreat
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Pass by the old military bunker, another remnant of the days when kiwis built defences all along this coast
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Walk as you learn that in New Zealand, a "dairy" isn’t where milk is made - it’s a community fixture, often family-run, and known by locals for decades
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Pass by this historic church, showing how vital faith was to early communities, in early colonial Devonport, with religion playing a central role in shaping community life, social structure, and moral values
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Walk by this historically significant beach, one of the first places Māori set foot in New Zealand
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Stroll through Devonport Beach with it's gentle curve of golden sand that offers stunning views of the Waitematā Harbour, safe swimming, and a perfect place to soak in the seaside charm of the village
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Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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