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.
| Walk time: | approx. 1 hour |
| Highlights: | Historical buildings, Mount Cambria Reserve, Victoria Picture Palace/Theatre, Fort Mt Victoria and the Disappearing Gun. St Francis De Sales Catholic Church, St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Devonport Cemetery |
| Track: | A mix of level paths, steep paths and steps |
| Difficulty: | Suitable for most ages and levels of fitness and mobility, designed with flat shoes or running shoes in mind. |
| Buggies/Wheelchairs: | Not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. |
| Dog Friendly: | Yes – Off leash |
| FREE Map: | Download your FREE map of this walk |
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!
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