Māori Heritage: A North Head Summit Self-Guided Audio Tour

Name: Māori Heritage: A North Head Summit Self-Guided Audio Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 5.99 USD
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5.0(1)1 Std. 30 Min. - 2 StundenEnglischWaiheke Island, Neuseeland

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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 natural beauty, military history, and Māori heritage into an unforgettable Devonport experience. Suitable for moderate fitness levels.

Inbegriffen

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

Nicht inbegriffen

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Was du tun wirst

Start the tour at the Tainui Landing memorial and learn about the arrival of a great voyaging canoe
Devonport Domain Playground
King Edward Parade, Near Cambridge Terace, Devonport, New Zealand
Take a stroll past through of New Zealand’s oldest and most scenic cricket grounds.
Walk up this volcanic mountain, a place where volcanic rock, military tunnels, a
nd Māori heritage intertwine, which likely erupted between 20,000 and 50,000 years ago.
Pass by these historic guns, used for training and demonstration but could fire
armour-piercing shells strong enough to disable a warship.
Enjoy the views of Auckland from a vantage point, built between 1885 and 1892 an
d 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.
Cheltenham Beach
Cheltenham Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
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
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
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
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
64 King Edward Parade, Devonport, New Zealand
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.

Treffpunkt und Abholung

3 Orte

Abholungsdetails

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.