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North Head Historic Reserve
Devonport, Auckland
Harbour headland with old gun tunnels and wartime defences to explore.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
North Head (Maungauika) is a volcanic headland at the mouth of the Waitematā Harbour, with a network of tunnels and gun emplacements. The views to downtown Auckland and Rangitoto are great. Take a torch to explore the tunnels.
Good to know
- Bring a torch for the tunnels
- Park at the base and walk up
- Best time
- Late afternoon
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, car park
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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