Devonport and North Head Loop Walk

One of my favorite walks in Auckland is North Head and Devonport. There are many things to do and see in Devonport Village and the views from North Head are magnificent.

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Catching the ferry across from the city adds to the experience

This brings back memories for me of when my children were little and we caught the ferry to Devonport, they played in the playground and we followed that with take-away fish and chips eaten at the beach. A true kiwi favourite!

As they got older they enjoyed visiting the shops especially the second-hand books shops. When we walked around North Head we missed out on seeing the many tunnels and gun placements because we did not know they were there. Our self-guides take you around North Head so that you do not miss out on the fun bits.

If you’re short on time and want to pack in seeing Devonport and it’s two volcano’s, then take the one and only bus tour, it’s 1 hour 15 mins and starts right from the ferry building. The driver is your guide and he knows everything about Devonport, well worth it. You can book the tour directly below.

Devonport Explorer Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide
For ages 5+ • 1 hour 15 min • Everyone is Welcome! This bus is allowed to drive to the summit of Mt Victoria, no other cars are allowed.Book Now

Quick facts about this walk

Walk time:	approx. 60 minutes.
Start:	In Devonport Village near ferry terminal or along King Edward Parade.
Highlights:	Volcano, tunnels, military defenses. Wonderful views of Rangitoto, Hauraki Gulf and Auckland City. Be sure to bring a torch to explore the tunnels.
Track:	A mix of level paths, steep paths and steps.
Difficulty:	Suitable for most ages and levels of fitness and mobility, designed with flat shoes or running shoes in mind.
Buggies/Wheelchairs:	Not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
FREE Map:	Download your FREE map of this walk

When Grace and I set out for Devonport this morning we did not realize that the Wine and Food Festival was today. It started at 1pm so it was fortunate that we did not leave the walk until the afternoon.

It is a glorious summer day and we wished we had brought our swimming togs to join others in the sparkling water at Cheltenham Beach. However, we were there to check out my walking directions and to take photos – and we did succeed in doing that and had fun too.

If you do head out to North Head be sure to bring a torch with you to explore the tunnels and batteries. And your camera to capture the wonderful views overlooking the Hauraki Gulf.

We discovered the Torpedo Bay Museum and cafe at the base of North Head. Entry to the Museum is free and there are guided tours. The cafe sits in a great location overlooking the water with no traffic to hinder the prime view. There is plenty of parking here too.

Photos from my walk along the Devonport and North Head Loop Walk

Comments on Devonport and North Head Loop Walk

Grace Haden

Fantastic walk fantastic fun , thanks

Marian Holloway

I really enjoyed doing this walk last September. This is a great walk with some magnificent scenery to be had. It is very interesting because it is very diverse having beautiful fauna, beaches and views with amazing caves and tunnels thrown in giving some New Zealand history as well. The experience was exhilarating. Great photos to be had here.

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Helen Wenley

This project began in 2011. My friend Grace was the walk creator – with her knowledge of Auckland, she could “see” circular routes, and then it was up to me to map out, photograph, research and document the routes. At first, I relied upon my voice recorder and Google maps but then with the advancement of technology, the smart phone became a best friend and I was able to track our route. The best fun was when we were both pleasantly surprised by what there was to see. Beautiful wetlands, views and bush kept us inspired to explore more.