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Porcelain sand beaches, fresh azure waters, sweeping 360° views of Auckland, a heritage movie theatre, naval history, seaside playgrounds, art galleries, dining and boutique village shopping are all waiting for you. Enjoy a 10 minute ferry ride from Auckland Downtown Ferry Terminal, and come explore.
Devonport ( / ˈdɛvənpɔːrt / DEV-ən-port) [3] is a harbourside suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on the North Shore, at the southern end of the Devonport Peninsula that runs southeast from near Lake Pupuke in Takapuna, forming the northern side of the Waitematā Harbour.
Unearth Devonport's stories and treasures at Devonport Museum. Nestled amongst the stone walls and lush landscapes of Cambria Reserve stands our adorable Devonport Museum. Specialising in the history and memorabilia of Devonport the museum is a 15 min walk from the ferry terminal. Open Tues-Thurs 10-12noon, and weekends 12-4pm. Find out more here.
Devonport is the perfect Auckland day trip, so take a look at the things to do in Devonport below to start planning your itinerary. Devonport is situated in the North Shore suburb of Auckland, which you can learn more about in our Auckland North Shore – Guide for Backpackers. 1. Walk to the Summit of Mt Victoria.
31 Mac 2023 · Only 12 minutes ferry from downtown Auckland, Devonport is a world away from central Auckland. This quaint seaside town is home to an array of fantastic cafes, restaurants and bars, art galleries, museums and boutique shops.
The first borough in New Zealand to vote to become nuclear free (1981) and the first place in New Zealand where women cast their votes after winning the right to vote in the country in 1893. View photographs of Devonport held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections.
Discover Devonport's colonial cottages, stately waterfront homes and World War II defences that run deep into a volcanic cone. Just across Auckland harbour from the central business district, the historic suburb of Devonport is full of charm and character.
