Guidebook for Auckland

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Guidebook for Auckland

Sightseeing

The Torpedo Bay Navy Museum showcases the rich history of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Take a guided tour or self explore the stunning exhibitions, Free entry, 10AM - 5Pm
35 locals recommend
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
64 King Edward Parade
35 locals recommend
The Torpedo Bay Navy Museum showcases the rich history of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Take a guided tour or self explore the stunning exhibitions, Free entry, 10AM - 5Pm
Great views over the city
12 locals recommend
Mount Victoria Summit
12 locals recommend
Great views over the city
Devonport i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Fort Takapuna is a lookout point and bunker defence site and the last of the New Zealand designed twin 6 inch gun forts in existence. The fort is below ground level as originally a dry moat surrounded the fort on all sides, with a drawbridge to provide access
Fort Takapuna Reserve
170 Vauxhall Rd
Fort Takapuna is a lookout point and bunker defence site and the last of the New Zealand designed twin 6 inch gun forts in existence. The fort is below ground level as originally a dry moat surrounded the fort on all sides, with a drawbridge to provide access

Parks & Nature

Great for views, walking, tunnels to explore
85 locals recommend
North Head
85 locals recommend
Great for views, walking, tunnels to explore
Cheltenham Beach is popular with locals and visitors for swimming, strolling and relaxing
39 locals recommend
Cheltenham Beach
Bath St
39 locals recommend
Cheltenham Beach is popular with locals and visitors for swimming, strolling and relaxing
This is a small bay found just before North Head. It was named after the naval torpedo boat housed here in the early 1920s. French explorer Dumont d'Urville landed here in 1827 and the memorial to the arrival of the Tainui canoe from Hawaiki about 1300 AD can also be found here. This is an excellent bay to swim at during high tides and a popular place to launch boats
Torpedo Bay Reserve
This is a small bay found just before North Head. It was named after the naval torpedo boat housed here in the early 1920s. French explorer Dumont d'Urville landed here in 1827 and the memorial to the arrival of the Tainui canoe from Hawaiki about 1300 AD can also be found here. This is an excellent bay to swim at during high tides and a popular place to launch boats
Devonport Beach is only minutes away from the Wharf and is a lovely place to sit back and enjoy the spectacular views of Devonport scenery as well as viewing Sky-city and various Auckland shore areas
6 locals recommend
Devonport Beach
King Edward Parade
6 locals recommend
Devonport Beach is only minutes away from the Wharf and is a lovely place to sit back and enjoy the spectacular views of Devonport scenery as well as viewing Sky-city and various Auckland shore areas
9 locals recommend
Waitemata Golf Club
15 Derby St
9 locals recommend
Windsor Reserve
2 Victoria Rd
North Shore Rugby Football Club
Cambridge Terrace
Vauxhall Sports Field
Cambridge Terrace
15 locals recommend
Narrow Neck Beach
15 locals recommend
The Maori History Trail is a great introduction to the unique indigenous history of Devonport and its links to the settlement of Maori in Auckland. Discover the landing site of one of the first Maori Wakas to New Zealand, two Maori pā sites and the grave of esteemed Maori Chief Eru Patuone
Albert Road
Albert Road
The Maori History Trail is a great introduction to the unique indigenous history of Devonport and its links to the settlement of Maori in Auckland. Discover the landing site of one of the first Maori Wakas to New Zealand, two Maori pā sites and the grave of esteemed Maori Chief Eru Patuone
http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/Coatal_walks/default.htm This route follows the cliffs along the beach from Cheltanham Beach to Takapuna. At low tide only, it is possible to walk almost all the way on the shoreline.Rocks may be very slippery and unstable underfoot, and there are high unstable cliffs above you. You will need to take careful note of the time of low tide, as there are several points where you can be cut off by the rising water.
39 locals recommend
Cheltenham Beach
Bath St
39 locals recommend
http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/Coatal_walks/default.htm This route follows the cliffs along the beach from Cheltanham Beach to Takapuna. At low tide only, it is possible to walk almost all the way on the shoreline.Rocks may be very slippery and unstable underfoot, and there are high unstable cliffs above you. You will need to take careful note of the time of low tide, as there are several points where you can be cut off by the rising water.

Food Scene

Freshly baked bread and pastries, cold meats, dips, salads, soups, cheeses, desserts, rotisserie chickens, home-cooked meals that change daily and more
19 locals recommend
Chateaubriant
87 Vauxhall Rd
19 locals recommend
Freshly baked bread and pastries, cold meats, dips, salads, soups, cheeses, desserts, rotisserie chickens, home-cooked meals that change daily and more
Take time out to enjoy a piping hot breakfast or a leisurely lunch with the sparkling waters of the Auckland harbour as your backdrop. Perhaps you would prefer to unwind with a coffee and a light snack or a glass of wine or two
Torpedo Bay Cafe
64 King Edward Parade
Take time out to enjoy a piping hot breakfast or a leisurely lunch with the sparkling waters of the Auckland harbour as your backdrop. Perhaps you would prefer to unwind with a coffee and a light snack or a glass of wine or two
Mediterranean​ cafe on for breakfast, lunch and dinner
6 locals recommend
Platter
33 King Edward Parade
6 locals recommend
Mediterranean​ cafe on for breakfast, lunch and dinner
A great location, off the beaten track in a historic part of Devonport, 5 loaves always produces a great coffee and a good array of counter food. I haven't tried anything from the menu but it always looks good. There is a decent box of toys and books for the kids and the staff are always really friendly.
7 locals recommend
Five Loaves
29 Church St
7 locals recommend
A great location, off the beaten track in a historic part of Devonport, 5 loaves always produces a great coffee and a good array of counter food. I haven't tried anything from the menu but it always looks good. There is a decent box of toys and books for the kids and the staff are always really friendly.
Just serves artisan coffee, they roast their own beans - this is for serious coffee addicts
Chiasso Coffee Roasters
20 Wynyard St
Just serves artisan coffee, they roast their own beans - this is for serious coffee addicts
Famous for our organic sourdoughs and other speciality products from our bakery. Extensive breakfast / lunch menu, awesome coffee, indoor / outdoor dining. Great atmosphere, child friendly areas, licensed
Devonport Stone Oven Bakery & Cafe
5 Clarence St
Famous for our organic sourdoughs and other speciality products from our bakery. Extensive breakfast / lunch menu, awesome coffee, indoor / outdoor dining. Great atmosphere, child friendly areas, licensed
Rated #1 on trip advisor Great Food & Fresh Roasted Coffee in the heart of Devonport Devonport’s Corellis has become more than just a popular café over the last few years it has become a favourite haunt for live music and entertainment in Devonport.
34 locals recommend
Corelli's Cafe
46 Victoria Rd
34 locals recommend
Rated #1 on trip advisor Great Food & Fresh Roasted Coffee in the heart of Devonport Devonport’s Corellis has become more than just a popular café over the last few years it has become a favourite haunt for live music and entertainment in Devonport.
Having served Devonport locals and tourists for over 15 years, Manuka Cafe is well known for its Mediterranean inspired cuisine and friendly customer service
14 locals recommend
Manuka Restaurant
49 Victoria Rd
14 locals recommend
Having served Devonport locals and tourists for over 15 years, Manuka Cafe is well known for its Mediterranean inspired cuisine and friendly customer service
Hand made chocolate - yum
13 locals recommend
Devonport Chocolates
17 Wynyard St
13 locals recommend
Hand made chocolate - yum
Spice Traders is the perfect place if you want to have a taste of delectable Indian cuisine. We serve a wide array of Indian specialties that will appease your starving appetite. Do not miss to sample our popular dishes, which include Indian Breads and Dips, Onion Pakoras, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh and Palak Paneer. All of the curry dishes that we serve are made fresh...
Spice Traders Indian Restaurant Devonport
97 Victoria Rd
Spice Traders is the perfect place if you want to have a taste of delectable Indian cuisine. We serve a wide array of Indian specialties that will appease your starving appetite. Do not miss to sample our popular dishes, which include Indian Breads and Dips, Onion Pakoras, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh and Palak Paneer. All of the curry dishes that we serve are made fresh...
Wine Bar and food
9 locals recommend
Bette's Bar & Eatery
8 Victoria Rd
9 locals recommend
Wine Bar and food
Mainly functions, but open for smorgasboard lunch and dinners refer to website
McHughs Of Cheltenham
46 Cheltenham Rd
Mainly functions, but open for smorgasboard lunch and dinners refer to website
Fish & Chips - Takaways only
Bema Takeaway & Cafe
Fish & Chips - Takaways only
Local dairy
Whites Dairy
16 Vauxhall Rd
Local dairy

Drinks & Nightlife

Waterfront restaurant, cafe. Friendly service, great atmosphere and divine food. Open from 7am, seven days. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
15 locals recommend
The Esplanade Hotel
1 Victoria Rd
15 locals recommend
Waterfront restaurant, cafe. Friendly service, great atmosphere and divine food. Open from 7am, seven days. Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Entertainment & Activities

34 locals recommend
The Vic Devonport
48-56 Victoria Rd
34 locals recommend
North Shore Croquet Club
5 Wairoa Rd
Ngataringa Tennis Club
166 Calliope Rd

Everything Else

Seriously worth a visit - free Wifi, great on a wet day. Its public library (in theory, there has been one on this site since 1887) is nestled amongst mature pohutukawas, Phoenix palms and an architectonic Moreton Bay fig tree dating back to 1883. To the west, is a tranquil main street – often interrupted by the trotting of a Clydesdale horse-drawn cart – and, to the south, a boat-speckled ocean.
10 locals recommend
Devonport Library and Auckland Council Devonport Service Centre
2 Victoria Rd
10 locals recommend
Seriously worth a visit - free Wifi, great on a wet day. Its public library (in theory, there has been one on this site since 1887) is nestled amongst mature pohutukawas, Phoenix palms and an architectonic Moreton Bay fig tree dating back to 1883. To the west, is a tranquil main street – often interrupted by the trotting of a Clydesdale horse-drawn cart – and, to the south, a boat-speckled ocean.
Devonport Wharf Souvenirs
277 Queen St
The Light Devonport Church
90a Victoria Rd

Shopping

Paradox Books is an independent book shop in Devonport, Auckland. We carry a carefully chosen selection of fiction, non fiction and children's books, as well as a large range of cards. We are happy to order books in for you if we don't have them in stock - just ask. We are passionate readers and love to talk about books! We are happy to host bookclubs in the shop after hours - if your bookclub would like to meet in the book shop for a change, contact Rachel at the shop - 446 0023.
Paradox Books
26 Victoria Rd
Paradox Books is an independent book shop in Devonport, Auckland. We carry a carefully chosen selection of fiction, non fiction and children's books, as well as a large range of cards. We are happy to order books in for you if we don't have them in stock - just ask. We are passionate readers and love to talk about books! We are happy to host bookclubs in the shop after hours - if your bookclub would like to meet in the book shop for a change, contact Rachel at the shop - 446 0023.
Devonport Craft & Fine Food Market operates on the first Sunday of each month (except January) and showcases the best of local handmade art, craft and design as well as a delicious range of locally produced food
Devonport Community House
32 Clarence St
Devonport Craft & Fine Food Market operates on the first Sunday of each month (except January) and showcases the best of local handmade art, craft and design as well as a delicious range of locally produced food
A beautiful boutique stationery store filled with gorgeous product sourced from around the world. A must visit for stationery lovers and gift givers
FitzgeraldTaylor
2 Queens Parade
A beautiful boutique stationery store filled with gorgeous product sourced from around the world. A must visit for stationery lovers and gift givers