Devonport, Auckland

Take the ferry from the Ferry building on Quay St, Downtown across to Devonport. That way you enjoy a Harbour cruise without having to pay extra. There is a number of nice cafe to relax and enjoy the small town atmosphere. Make sure you go up MT Victoria
(15mins walk from Devonport) and North Head(25mins walk relaxing walk) for fanstastic panaromic view of Auckland City and the harbour. There is also a very good fish and chips shop on the main street Devonport across from the park next to the hotel.

Devonport is only several minutes drive away and also can be reached by ferry from Prince's Wharf in downtown Auckland, but it offers Victorian charm and village-like atmosphere to visitors.

Devonport is small enough to explore by foot. We walked its Victoria Road, main street leading from the ferry wharf. From the ferry wharf we can see Auckland skyline at its best.

For a stunning 360` view panoramas of Devonport, we drove to the vantage point of Mt. Victoria.

Catch a ferry ride over to fair Devonport and be charmed by its rustic and debonair beauty.
Time slows down and even takes a step backwards in Devonport. The atmosphere is totally relaxing. The urban jungle and its rat race is totally absent from Devonport. Take a leisure hike up steep Mount Victoria to see the Auckland Skyline as well as the surrounding Auckland area. Capture a 180 degrees panoramic shot of unblocked Auckland from on top of Mount Victoria and bring home the peaceful serenity that Devonport has to offer.

I have been living in Devonport 16 years and I can tell you Devonport is the place to visit!

Devonport, is situated on the northern shores of Auckland City. The gateway to North Shore City and the sandy beaches of East Coast including Takapuna, Browns Bay and Mairangi Bay.

A charming historic seaside village, with a unique heritage, wide range of restaurants, cafes, beaches, art galleries, shopping and very friendly locals.

Devonport is one of the earliest areas of European settlement, dotted with numerous turn-of-the-century villas and dwellings, visitors can admire the colonial timber architecture and walk along the streets of enchanting homes.

The Royal New Zealand Navy still has its national base here and their museum is open daily for public viewing.

From North Head and Mt Victoria, you can enjoy the spectacular breath-taking views of the city and the surrounding Hauraki Gulf islands.

Blessed with safe, white sand beaches, devonport is the perfect place to spend a day at the beach or why not indulge yourself with the international cuisine available from the over 30 different cafes and restaurants. It is here you can relax and enjoy the friendly village atmosphere.

Popular annual events are the Wine & Food festival in February and the annual Arts Festival. Every month a craft market is held.

Don't miss a visit to Whites Dairy - Vauxhall Rd near Church Street for New Zealand's largest ice creams.

Devonport can be reached by a regular ferry which departs from downtown Auckland, and travels directly to Devonport. The ferry ride is only 10 minutes (half hourly service) or by car it takes 20 minutes to Auckland City
centre.

There is also the Devonport Tour Company which can give you an awesome look at awesome Devonport and they can be reached here : http://www.devonporttours.co.nz/

THE VIEWS FROM MOUNT VICTORIA, ARE VOTED THE BEST IN AUCKLAND.

Enjoy this awesome seaside village!!!!

Devonport is very pretty and peaceful. Nice cafes and shops. Especially the second hand book shops are cool!
Good for chill out and to take pictures of Aucklands skyline. Even the ferry trip is nice and cost only $ 4 (adult).

Skip the bay cruise and take the ferry to Devonport instead, you can enjoy the same harbor view for less money. Expore this small town and hike to the top of the hill for a spectacular view of the city. Dine in one of the many restaurants before heading back to the city.

Auckland has been described as the City of Sails, and the harbour is certainly magnificent. We make the most of every opportunity to get out on the water, even if its only the short ferry ride from the City to Devonport for a cup of coffee. Whilst you are over there you might want to go to North Head where you have a magnificent view - into the city, out to Rangitoto and beyond into the Hauraki Gulf.

I lived here for about three years and loved it. It's a lovely little village surrounded by extinct volcanoes. In fact, there are something like 47 extinct volcanoes in the Auckland region.
Devonport is on a little penninsular that overlooks the city and the Hauraki Gulf. You can get there by ferry from downtown Auckland or by car - crossing over the harbour bridge.
It's a great place to go and have a picnic on a hot day and enjoy views and explore the remains of a WWII bunker tunnels and gunnery.