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Devonport’s Village and Volcanic Peaks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Auckland
About
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.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Devonport Ferry Terminal - Taxi/SPSV Stand (Marine Square)
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.
Return
Devonport Beach Viewpoint
The tour ends at the Devonport Beach viewpoint.
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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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Devonport War Memorial
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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The Vic Devonport
Pass by this beloved landmark, opened in 1912, the oldest purpose-built cinema in the Southern Hemisphere still in operation
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Takarunga / Mount Victoria
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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Michael King Writers Centre
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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The Bunker
Pass by the old military bunker, another remnant of the days when kiwis built defences all along this coast
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Whites Dairy
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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Holy Trinity
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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Duders Beach
Walk by this historically significant beach, one of the first places Māori set foot in New Zealand
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Devonport Beach
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
Devonport’s Village and Volcanic Peaks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Auckland
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$6.00
Price varies by group size
About
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.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Devonport Ferry Terminal - Taxi/SPSV Stand (Marine Square)
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.
