Spectacular Views from Mt Victoria in Devonport

Today was clear and sunny, which called for a walk and climb to look over Auckland from up high from Mount Victoria in Devonport

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Mt Victoria provides spectacular views – it is higher than North Head and closer to Auckland City.

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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This walk has a dog friendly off-leash area. And Devonport’s village-style shops and cafes are always a great place to visit and walk around. It’s fun to arrive in Devonport by ferry. And you could spend the whole day there – spend half the day at North Head and the other half at Mt Victoria with lunch and shop browse in-between…..

Wonderful views of Rangitoto, Hauraki Gulf and Auckland City, and historical buildings.

Mount Cambria Reserve – A volcanic cone that is now a park, having been quarried away for roading, garden walls and ship’s ballast.

Victoria Picture Palace/Theatre – built in 1912, the oldest cinema in NZ. It’s such a cool place, I love going to the movies here. The gelato ice-creams are the best!

Fort Mt Victoria and the Disappearing Gun. St Francis De Sales Catholic Church, St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Devonport Cemetery History: http://www.devonport.co.nz/heritage.htm

My favourite cafe in Devonport is Lily, with such wonderful people and super excellent food plus the best flat white in town!

Photos from my walk along the Spectacular Views from Mt Vitoria Devonport

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.