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keeweechic Says: Devonport is home to the Royal New Zealand Navy. The Navy has a Museum which houses a collection of memorabilia relating to New Zealand's naval heritage. Amongst some of the displays are medals, uniforms as well as a large collection of photographs, depicting the Navy...
SWFC_Fan Says: Cheltenham Beach is a long sandy beach in the beautiful Auckland suburb on Devonport, which can be reached from downtown Auckland either by ferry or by road in about 20 minutes.Cheltenham Beach is backed by greenery and some impressive seaside mansions with gardens that...
Kate-Me Says: Devonport has plenty of shops to wander and cafes to visit, and some nice buildings.We enjoyed this secondhand bookshop in the main street where a part of one interior wall was grafitiied with quotes, some famous, some not.
keeweechic Says: Berthed down at Devonport Wharf is Captain Cooks replica ship the ‘Bark Endeavour’. It is open daily for tours.The HM Bark Endeavour was the first ship to establish longitude accurately at sea by means of newly published nautical tables. The ship was also the first to...
keeweechic Says: One of the two volcanic peaks in Devonport with commanding views of Auckland city, North Head and Rangitoto and the gulf. The hill sits as a back rest to the shopping centre which gently slopes down to the waterfront. A walk to the top will take about 10-20 mins, but it is...
keeweechic Says: The Devonport Library has a lot of photographs and material related to the history of Devonport. They have been in this building on Windsor Reserve since 1954 and are just near the Visitor information centre.
keeweechic Says: The reserve down by the Ferry Terminal is not only enjoyable at any time of year but it is also a great place for many events held in Devonport. The tourist information centre is also on the reserve as well as a children's playground and a petanque area
keeweechic Says: This war memorial is on the reserve in Devonport. The bronze statue on the top is called the ‘untidy soldier’ and the sculptor himself was a returned soldier (Frank Lynch) who served at Gallipoli and France. This was his vision of a Kiwi ‘digger’ who was about to evacuate...
keeweechic Says: Jacksons Muzeum is located in the old Devonport Post office. This museum has collectables, automobilia, and Victoriana. There is something like 15,000 unusual exhibits. Don't ask me what the Telephone box is doing on the roof. Open: Wednesdays, Sundays and Public Holidays....
keeweechic Says: The Masonic Hotel is one of the oldest still standing buildings on the north shore. The hotel was built in 1866 and is one of the oldest pubs in New Zealand. They have around 14 different varieties of NZ beer on tap as well as both NZ and imported beers in bottles. One of...
On Bourbon St Restaurant & Bar
keeweechic Says: This restaurant represents a taste of New Orleans. The menu advertises dishes like, char grilled Cajun chicken Caesar salad, Louisiana Gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish pie to name but a few. Desserts like Mud Pie and Pecan Pie are also on the menu. The décor is relaxed with a...
LOS INCAS: Only a few in Devonport to choose from....
gbdevo Says: Spanish style restaurant and cafe, 2 Rattray St, Devo..top of the village there.Fantastic atmosphere, great food!..Live Latino music Fri and Sat nights.And the place is children friendly too, even has swings and toys outside in the courtyard..Oooh did I mention it's jus off...
Kate-Me Says: You can easily access Devonport by going across the Auckland Harbour bridge to the North Shore, but one of the nicest ways to get there is across the harbour by ferry from downtown Auckland. The service runs regularly. There are also plenty of shops, and some cafes as well...
Ferries from Auckland to Devonport
SWFC_Fan Says: Regular ferries connect the pretty seaside suburb of Devonport with downtown Auckland.I caught one of these ferries, operated by "Fullers", during my visit to the city in March 2006. The following details are correct as of that date:- Ferries leave for Devonport from...
keeweechic Says: Devonport is a great place for finding all kinds of wonderfully different shops and galleries. You won’t see mostly chain stores here, this is really unique shopping. There are antique stores with all the old memorabilia to rediscover, incredible art galleries, great...
Devonport Wine & Food Festival
keeweechic Says: Every February the Devonport Wine and Food Festival is held on the Windsor Reserve right in the heart of Devonport. There is Music, good food and wine tasting.Every Month there is also a Craft Market.
keeweechic Says: Lake Pupuke is a small freshwater lake on the North Shore which has formed in the crater of one of Auckland’s oldest volcano’s. The name Pupuke comes from the Maori name of Pupukemoana meaning ‘over flowing lake’.
keeweechic Says: Takapuna is the main commercial and shopping centre of North Shore City. There is street shopping just off the beach as well as Shore City Galleria for undercover shopping. There are also some great restaurants and cafes there – dine in or outside on a nice sunny day. The...
keeweechic Says: Lake Pupuke is a popular recreational lake for all kinds of water sports. On the shores of the lake is an old pumphouse which used to supply the Borough of Devonport with water until the supply became insufficient for the growing community. It was closed in 1944 and is now a...
keeweechic Says: Devonport holds many memories for me from the wonderful ice cream to the great galleries and antique shops, sitting on North Head watching the start of the Whitbread Round the World race, having lunch in one the cafe's or dinner on the deck at the Ferry Terminal. Many times...
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Devonport holds many memories for me from the wonderful ice cream to the great galleries and antique shops, sitting on North Head watching the start of the...
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Q: Hiya, can anyone advise me on accomodation in devonport im looking at self catering for a week. have found lots on the web but...
A: Do you want an apartment or motel with cooking facilities?
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Devonport is one Auckland’s delightful historic beach suburbs situated on the north shore. Just a ferry ride from the hustle and bustle of Auckland’s downtown. It is also at the southern point of...
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Devonport (Auckland), New Zealand
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Devonport, across the harbour from Auckland city
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