Devonport & the North Shore
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Puerto
Auckland, Nueva Zelanda
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Nivel de actividad
Easy
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$109
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 4 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
This excursion takes you from central Auckland to the beautiful suburb of Devonport, with unsurpassed views of the city and its iconic landmarks.
Enjoy a drive past the Devonport Peninsula's colonial architecture as you take in the tranquility of this historic village. A photo opportunity at North Head — part of the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park — affords sweeping views of Auckland and its harbor. Yachts and colorful sailboats dot the seascape below as you look down from atop an old volcanic formation. This area was the site of 19th-century harbor fortifications, with a number of military tunnels and bunkers remaining to this day.
Mt Victoria is the tallest volcano on Auckland's North Shore and was once the site of a Maori settlement. See the Mk VII 8-inch disappearing gun and take in the incredible panoramic vistas: 360-degree views over the North Peninsula, Devonport and Auckland.
The village of Devonport feels like a step back in time. One of the oldest settlements in New Zealand, this quaint suburb on the North Peninsula is noted for its colonial wooden architecture.
After a guided orientation tour, use your free time to stroll the streets of Devonport and browse among the galleries and boutiques, or simply relax at a café (at your own expense).
At the conclusion of the tour, guests wishing to stay in Devonport to shop or explore independently are welcome to do so but must return to the ship on their own. Your driver/guide will provide you with a ferry ticket to be used at your leisure when you wish to return to the ship.
Notes:
This tour departs the ship by coach and returns to Auckland by ferry. The return ferry service may be busy between November & March. The walk from the downtown ferry terminal back to the ship is up to approximately 800 yards. Stores in Devonport generally close at approximately 4.30 or 5pm and may be closed on Sundays and holidays. Mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, etc) cannot be accommodated on the transportation. Participants must be able to climb a few steps unassisted to board the transportation.