Devonport, and the surrounding Auckland region, has countless activities and attractions to ensure your time here is fun-filled and satisfying. Whether you're seeking a rejuvenating coastal walk, a fine dining experience with breath-taking views at Skytower, a thrilling bridge climb and bungy jump over the harbour, or a leisurely day touring the Parnell art galleries. Auckland has it all at your doorstep. Below you'll find a list of our favourite activity suggestions - for further information on these and other Auckland activities, contact an i-Site Visitors Information Centre.
| i-Site: New Zealand Visitors Information Centre |
| Cnr Quay & Hobson Streets |
| Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Central |
| po box: |
7048, Wellesley Street, Auckland |
| phone: |
+64 9 979 2333 |
| fax: |
+64 9 979 7010 |
| email: |
reservations@aucklandnz.com |
| web: |
www.aucklandnz.com |
Local Activities and Attractions
Cafes. Restaurants. Bars. Shops
Devonport
Takapuna
Downtown
Princes Wharf
Viaduct Basin
Ponsonby
Parnell
Local Walks
Devonport Historic Walk
Devonport Literary Walk
Seaside Promenade
Mount Victoria
Mount Cambria
North Head Cave Exploring
Beaches
Rangitoto Island to Summit (Access by ferry)
Waitakere Ranges Bush Walks (Less than a hour by car)
Devonport Galleries
Art by the Sea (King Edward Parade)
Flagstaff Gallery (Victoria Road)
The Depot Artspace (Clarence Street)
Peter Raos Glass Gallery (Opposite ferry terminal)
Art of this World (Opposite ferry terminal)
Diana Poor Ceramic Studio (Clarence Street)
Auckland Art Gallery Suburbs
Devonport
Downtown
Parnell
Ponsonby
Devonport Museums
Naval Museum (At the Naval Base)
Jacksons Museum (Victoria Road)
Devonport Museum (Mt Cambria Reserve)
Auckland Museums
Auckland Museum (Parnell)
MOTAT - Museum of transport and technology (Western Springs)
National Maritime Museum (Downtown)
Auckland Attractions
Auckland Museum
Dolphin and Whale Explorer Tours
Harbour Cruises
Skytower
Auckland Art Gallery
Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World
Stardome Observatory
Auckland Zoo
For Thrill Seekers
Auckland Harbour Bridge Bungy Jump
Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb
Harbour Sailing on America's Cup Yacht (NZL40)
Ocean Rafting
Tandem Paragliding
Windsurfing
Sea Kayaking
Golf Courses (Access time by car)
Waitemata (Devonport - 3 mins)
Takapuna (Takapuna - 15 mins)
Pupuke (East Coast Bays - 20 mins)
North Harbour (Albany - 20 mins)
Gulf Harbour (Whangaparaoa - a real treat - 40 mins)
... Plus over 40 other courses in the Auckland area
Waiheke Island
(30 mins by ferry from Downtown terminal)
Restaurants
Vineyards
Horse Trekking
Windsurfing
Sea Kayaking
Beach and Bush Walks
Art and Craft Galleries
Whittakers Musical Museum
Waiheke Historic Village
Mountain Bike Hire
Hauraki Gulf
Kawau Island - Mansion House Historic Building
Tiritiri Matangi Island - Bird Santurary
Rangitoto Island
Great Barrier Island
Motuihe Island and more
Alternative Devonport Accommodation
Aniwaniwa Cottage Homestay (Hastings Street)
Relevant Tourism Links
www.newzealand.com
www.purenz.com
www.aucklandnz.com
www.aucklandcity.govt.nz
www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz