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Devonport’s Village and Volcanic Peaks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
- 1–1.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
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
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
Pass by this local landmark, installed in 1928, it was a tribute to James Alison, a prominent local businessman and mayor of Devonport
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.
Pass by this beloved landmark, opened in 1912, the oldest purpose-built cinema in the Southern Hemisphere still in operation
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
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
Pass by the old military bunker, another remnant of the days when kiwis built defences all along this coast
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
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
Walk by this historically significant beach, one of the first places Māori set foot in New Zealand
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
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Waiheke Island
- Its from-price is 98% below the median of the 79 experiences we list in Waiheke Island.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 64 of 79.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island is a green, hilly island in the Hauraki Gulf east of Auckland, known for vineyards and olive groves, sandy beaches and sculpture.
Waiheke Island lies in the Hauraki Gulf, east of Auckland, and its rolling hills are covered in pasture, bush and vineyards. The main village, Oneroa, has cafés and shops above a sheltered bay, and the long, curving sands of Onetangi Beach run below the northern hills. The island's vineyards grow Bordeaux-style reds and syrah in its sunny, mild climate, and many have restaurants with views across the gulf.
Top-ranked sights in Waiheke Island: Stonyridge Vineyard.
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