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Māori Heritage: A North Head Summit Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Auckland
About
Explore Maungauika/North Head Historic Reserve on a 90-minute guided walking tour through Devonport, Auckland.
Starting at the Tainui Landing Memorial Marae, climb the ancient volcanic cone and uncover 800 years of history—from Māori pā fortifications to Cold War tunnels. Highlights include hand-carved tunnels, disappearing gun emplacements, hydro-pneumatic gun carriages, and stunning 360-degree harbour views.
Walk through Devonport Domain, explore heritage military sites, descend “smuggler stairs” to Cheltenham Beach, and finish at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum.
Discover Māori legends, colonial fears, and wartime secrets on one of Auckland’s most scenic and historic walks. This tour blends...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
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
Tainui Landing Memorial
The tour starts by the Tainui Landing Memorial. There should be plenty of parking. Opposite 44 King Edward Parade, Devonport. 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
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
The tour ends at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum & Cafe. 64 King Edward Parade, Devonport, Auckland 0624, New Zealand
Important Information
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
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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Māori Heritage: A North Head Summit Self-Guided Audio Tour
(1) Reviews
Auckland
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Price varies by group size
About
Explore Maungauika/North Head Historic Reserve on a 90-minute guided walking tour through Devonport, Auckland.
Starting at the Tainui Landing Memorial Marae, climb the ancient volcanic cone and uncover 800 years of history—from Māori pā fortifications to Cold War tunnels. Highlights include hand-carved tunnels, disappearing gun emplacements, hydro-pneumatic gun carriages, and stunning 360-degree harbour views.
Walk through Devonport Domain, explore heritage military sites, descend “smuggler stairs” to Cheltenham Beach, and finish at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum.
Discover Māori legends, colonial fears, and wartime secrets on one of Auckland’s most scenic and historic walks. This tour blends...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
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
Tainui Landing Memorial
The tour starts by the Tainui Landing Memorial. There should be plenty of parking. Opposite 44 King Edward Parade, Devonport. 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
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
The tour ends at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum & Cafe. 64 King Edward Parade, Devonport, Auckland 0624, New Zealand
Itinerary
1
Tainui Landing Memorial
Start the tour at the Tainui Landing memorial and learn about the arrival of a great voyaging canoe.
2
Devonport Domain Playground
Take a stroll past through of New Zealand’s oldest and most scenic cricket grounds.
3
North Head
Walk up this volcanic mountain, a place where volcanic rock, military tunnels, and Māori heritage intertwine, which likely erupted between 20,000 and 50,000 years ago.
4
Old Guns Never Die
Pass by these historic guns, used for training and demonstration but could fire armour-piercing shells strong enough to disable a warship.
5
Summit Battery (Fort Cautley)
Enjoy the views of Auckland from a vantage point, built between 1885 and 1892 and was a key defensive site, part of a chain of fortifications designed to protect Auckland from naval attack during the “Russian Scare” of the 1880s.
6
Cheltenham Beach
Stroll along this serence beach, one of Devonport’s most beloved and beautiful spots. A long, golden stretch of sand nestled beneath the northern slopes of North Head
7
McHughs Of Cheltenham
Pass by this historically rich restaurant, which origins trace back to 1913 when it was established as a tearoom and bathing facility. In 1981, taken over and refurbished by John McHugh, but note that entry is not included in this walking tour
8
Cheltenham Road
As you walk along this street, you’ll see hallmark features of early New Zealand settler architecture: sash windows, ornate fretwork, and corrugated iron roofs, all well suited to the coastal climate
9
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
End at this iconic Navy Museum, telling the story of New Zealand’s maritime service — not just battles and ships, but the people behind the uniforms. But please note entry is not included in this walking tour.
