North Head Historic Reserve
North Head Historic Reserve
North Head Historic Reserve
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia33,340 contributions
Jun 2022
It is really all about the views. You have a good look down on the port of Devonport, the beach at Cheltenham, across to Rangitoto island, and South to the city of Auckland. There are some historic items from the naval battery and the walk up is not too hard. You can drive a car up to the top, which you cannot do from Mt Victoria. There are interesting old houses nearby, so I think walking is best
Written 13 June 2022
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Laurel M
Calgary, Canada868 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We parked at the upper car park then headed towards the South Battery. There is a map of the hill and you can go in any direction. As one local out walking his dog said ‘you can’t get lost’! The path is mowed grass and follows the hill around in a circle. Lots of stops at old war installations, beautiful views of Devonport, Mt Victoria and the Auckland skyline. I was surprised we spent 2 hours here! Such a nice break from the city.
Written 28 February 2023
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KenVicLee
Huntington Beach, CA2,085 contributions
Feb 2020
We stopped here as part of a tour with Time Unlimited Tours. We had previously heard a story about the gun placements when enjoying the Fullers 360 Harbor Tour. It was great to see the bunkers up close and to have the perspective overlooking Auckland's harbor. For safety reasons you can't see all the defense works that went on here but we were told there were tunnels built by prison labor during the Russian Scare of 1885. A very interesting and, to us from the U.S., little known piece of history.
Written 9 April 2020
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Michael F
Auckland Central, New Zealand83 contributions
Nov 2019
Ok, the view is outstanding, the beauty quite remarkable. But its also worth getting into the history of the place - fear of Russians to start with... and to think, the first two Boeing aircraft ever made are lost some where inside all those tunnels.
Written 15 February 2020
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iowacityia
iowa city, ia3,015 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
My wife and I visited twice during the early afternoon. The first visit was only a taste, visiting as part of our Princess Cruises shore excursion. After the excursion ended in Devonport village, we walked back to revisit the reserve. I am glad we went back, as it was a lovely walk to, and around the north head. We walked around, and visited as much as we could. A fascinating place. And beautiful views. There was at least one restroom at the top. We had a wonderful visit. I would do that again.
Written 24 February 2025
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TURNERO
Napier, New Zealand42 contributions
Jan 2020
The walk was incredibly beautiful. The park was very easy to find and offered a great view of Auckland. Quiet and peaceful. Great place for families and kids. Near to shops and great eats. The New World grocery store is huge there and offers many great selections. The shop nearby have the best prices that I have ever seen all over New Zealand. I shop in Auckland and Bay if Islands. Devonport had the best deals for the exact same thing.
Tourist should grab a HOP card from the grocery stores, load it up as you go. If you don’t use your balance within 60 days, they put the money back on the card that you used to purchase the travel credits. It works on bus, trains and ferries. You will save a fortune.
Trust me, I’m a local.
Tourist should grab a HOP card from the grocery stores, load it up as you go. If you don’t use your balance within 60 days, they put the money back on the card that you used to purchase the travel credits. It works on bus, trains and ferries. You will save a fortune.
Trust me, I’m a local.
Written 27 April 2020
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Anonymous855
Trabuco Canyon, California1,810 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
We walked here (and all over Devenport) and tried to see most of the distinguishable features. Some were up a bit of an incline which was a problem for our most elderly person. There were spots to rest and spots to play....children were exploring tunnels and rolling down hills. I would recommend it and I like the know the history so the markers were useful.
Written 1 May 2024
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James M
Auckland, New Zealand423 contributions
Jun 2020
North Head is a lovely place to wander around. You can look at the Gun Placements and the magnificent views of Auckland. If you are lucky you may meet Daisy, the resident feline of North Head. Well worth taking a picnic.
Written 25 June 2020
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blueborage
Hamilton, New Zealand272 contributions
Jul 2021
Went there after 10 years and it was as if time had stood still. The same beautiful views, easy walks and a great place for a picnic with the family. Lots of history in the museum and a great place for the kids to run around. Beautifully kept grounds.
Written 16 July 2021
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lauraedgar01
Auckland Central, New Zealand18 contributions
Jan 2023
We always come here. An easy day, picnic with a view, play in the low tide water, explore the history and slide down the slopes. Blimen windy on a winter day but fun for all.
Written 6 January 2023
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Angela-Marie B
Auckland Central, New Zealand
I am taking my grandmother she really wants to see North head, please let me know how hard the walk up there is. Would she handle it if we went really slow?
Written 29 March 2018
Sorry for the delay answering. It is a bit of a steep walk up, but there is car access. Beautiful views from the top so well worth the effort and time either way.
Written 13 May 2018
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