Devonport Ngataringa Loop

Beautiful view of Auckland city and harbour from the waterfront path to the left of the ferry wharf in Devonport.

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With the weather looking uncertain and the wish to keep our shoes out of the mud, today we headed over to one of our favourite places to walk in Auckland – Devonport. We were uncertain of where we were headed, and as it turned out, we were very pleasantly surprised at how well our circular route revealed itself.

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

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As always, it is uplifting to walk along the esplanades and parades of Devonport with the view across the Gulf and to the skyline of the city and beyond. And then the joy of looking at the beautifully kept victorian style homes. Followed by the sounds of birds as we walked alongside Ngataringa Park.

Dogs – off leash exercise area in Ngataringa Reserve.

We are then spoilt for choice as to where to stop for refreshments, and choosing from the many cafes can take time! However, my favourite is Lily Cafe, it’s totally awesome.

Photos from my walk along the Devonport Ngataringa Loop

More of my walks in Devonport, North Shore, Auckland

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.