Māori Heritage: A North Head Summit Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Explore Maungauika/North Head Historic Reserve on a 90-minute guided walking tour through Devonport, Auckland.
Starting at the Tainui Landing Memorial Marae, climb the ancient volcanic cone and uncover 800 years of history—from Māori pā fortifications to Cold War tunnels. Highlights include hand-carved tunnels, disappearing gun emplacements, hydro-pneumatic gun carriages, and stunning 360-degree harbour views.
Walk through Devonport Domain, explore heritage military sites, descend “smuggler stairs” to Cheltenham Beach, and finish at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum.
Discover Māori legends, colonial fears, and wartime secrets on one of Auckland’s most scenic and historic walks. This tour blends natural beauty, military history, and Māori heritage into an unforgettable Devonport experience. Suitable for moderate fitness levels.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Meeting Location
52 King Edward Parade
Devonport, Auckland 0624, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
64 King Edward Parade
Devonport, Auckland 0624, New Zealand
The tour ends at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum & Cafe. 64 King Edward Parade, Devonport, Auckland 0624, New Zealand
What To Expect
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Tainui Landing Memorial (pass by)
Devonport Domain Playground (pass by)
North Head (pass by)
Old Guns Never Die (pass by)
Summit Battery (Fort Cautley) (pass by)
Cheltenham Beach (pass by)
McHughs Of Cheltenham (pass by)
Cheltenham Road (pass by)
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-110804P960
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