Devonport Village
a 10-minute ferry ride from Auckland. It is on a peninsula with views over the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. Very easy to explore on foot with an interesting Edwardian village-like atmosphere. Visit the many cafés, art galleries and shops. It is the home to NZ's naval base and the Navy Museum.Navy Museum
Address Spring Street, phone number +64 9 445 5186 fax +64 9 445 5046. Open 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday. The collection documents New Zealand's rich naval heritage. There are displays of uniforms, ships, artifacts and naval memorabilia. Admission by donation. (http://www.nzmuseums.co.n...)Devonport Museum
located on Cambria Reserve at 33A Vauxhall Road, phone number +64 9 445 2661 email [email protected]. Open weekends 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The Museum is housed in the old Presbyterian Church and specialises in memorabilia pertaining to the history of Devonport. Admission is free but a small donation is appreciated. (http://www.devonportmuseu...)Climb to the top of Mount Victoria, a fairly easy stroll along Kerr Street. This is an ideal vantage point for spectacular views over the city and harbour. It is an extinct volcanic cone.
