Would be good to try and map the tunnels, and use some decent powered torchessearch lights to illuminate things. If you can get your hands on the latest canvas magazine in the nz herald 30. Entry to the museum is free and there are guided tours. Kayak to rangitoto island at sunset with auckland sea kayaks. Now north head is a reserve run by the department of conservation with stunning views of the harbour and across to auckland city. I didnt get a lot out of the story its the kind of book that are a dime a dozen these days, though maybe it was new and inventive in bowens day. Body droppers is a must read for those with an appetite for the bizarre. Take a selfguided walk through tunnels and other features of the areas military history. A tale of secret tunnels, buried aeroplanes and lost ammunition under north head has remained an urban myth for almost a century. North head historic reserve in auckland my guide auckland.
Victoria road, near the ferry terminus, has some good pubs and fish and chips shops while the hauraki gulf maritime park at north head is a great place to explore with its maze of underground tunnels. The navy occupied north head running a telecommunications school there until 1996. Connecting auckland s northwestern and southwestern motorways. The reserve is approximately 16 km from downtown auckland by car taking around 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. Recovery from covid19 downturn strong govt books support go. North head historic reserve is an enjoyable and scenic 20 minute walk from devonport ferry terminal. The state fair sideshows are long forgotten, but their story lives on in these pages. Media in category north head, new zealand the following 35 files are in this category, out of 35 total. The north head historic reserve is open from 6am 10pm seven days, with the vehicle gates open from 6am 6pm and is located within easy walking distance of the devonport high street and ferry terminal. Free guided tour of maungauika north head auckland. Since butler released his first book, tunnel vision, in 2011 he says he has. Stay up to date with the latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The ferry from auckland to devonport wharf takes only 12 minutes, and then you can enjoy a 1.
Some of the tunnels were so dark, and not for the faint of heart, especially when exploring on your own. North head, 0624, new zealand new zealand new zealand auckland auckland outdoor. This school imported the first two aircraft ever built by boeing, and after the school was sold to the government at the time, martin traces what happened to these aircraft, as being pulled apart and stored in the tunnels at the famed fort cautley, north head, auckland, new zealand. I know you can get higher in the sky tower but this is a better view and its all outdoors, theres nothing between you and the sea air. Claims of concealed tunnels, buried explosives and priceless planes have swirled around auckland s old north head army fort for decades. It is located on a peninsula that juts into waitemata harbour, and it faces rangitoto channel to the east. Walks in auckland devonport and north head short walks. Claims of concealed tunnels, buried explosives and priceless planes have surrounded auckland s old north head.
Check out the best tours and activities to experience north head historic reserve maungauika. Old some would say mythological stories associate them with the wee folk. Its commanding views over the hauraki gulf and inner harbour have made it an important lookout and defence site for centuries, first for early maori inhabitants and later for european. In 1878, the area was then set aside as a public reserve with the stipulation that if necessary, it could be reappropriated for the new zealand army. North shore, ward of auckland, northern north island, new zealand. North head is a defence site and lookout that was made to protect auckland from a feared russian invasion in the 1880s.
Tunnels and bunkers were dug into the mountain and huge guns imported from britain were installed. The 10 best north head historic reserve maungauika tours. Best books on the north love arctic and subarctic settings while youre curled up under the blankets with a book. Kiwi vanman, exploring the lost tunnels of north head youtube. Destinations hotels news cruises forums trip ideas. Apr 14, 2016 when we lived in auckland north head was one of my favourite spots to take visitors to get a perspective on the city from up high. Fairies, turehu or patupaiarehe depending on the regional or usual name used in various areas of nz. Fun fact north head is one of the 50 volcaniccones in auckland. A person has been seriously hurt in a fall at north head on auckland s north shore. North of auckland new zealand travel guide rough guides. It was in the 1880s when the russian scare came about that maungauika north head became the main military defence for auckland. North shore ward, auckland, new zealand britannica.
During that time it was gardened and fortified by maori, grazed by early european farmers and then in 1885 was turned into new zealands most complex fort. North head has the better public tunnels, but i am certainly interested to venture deeper if it is possible. A comprehensive photo tour of the north head tunnels, located in devonport, auckland. Unity books is an independent bookstore in the heart of auckland city. Maungauika north head is located in devonport at the northern headland of the waitemata harbour. In this documentary philip alpers explores theories that a. The city had an estimated population of 229,000 at 30 june 2010, making it the fourth most populous city in new zealand prior to the. Location of the waterview tunnel pdf, 449 kb connecting auckland s northwestern and southwestern motorways. Its spawned conspiracy theories, court cases and allegations of a.
And your camera to capture the wonderful views overlooking the hauraki gulf. Its riddled with tunnels, started at the end of the 19th century in response to the russian threat and extended during wwi and wwii. Its one of the first places we tend to take visitors to enjoy the expansive panoramic views of the city and the surrounding waters. Explore defences that were placed on the headland to protect auckland from.
By mark wallbank 82017 05092017 oneills point cemetery bayswater, auckland takapuna boating club sir peter blake parade. The north head tunnels in devonport are a small network of natural caves and tunnels on top of the north head mountain, with great views over the ocean. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to auckland. This book starts off talking of the history of the walsh brothers flying school. The thread about planes in barns brought up the age old north head mystery and i thought it might be interesting to start a thread about this. Ancient tunnels, underlying an historical site in new zealand. The north head tunnels, north shore 25th november 2012 north head is a small strategic headland at the mouth of aucklands waitemata harbour. Today was clear and sunny, which called for a walk and climb to look over auckland from up high from mount victoria. North head historic reserve trail visit devonport, auckland. One of north heads tunnels north head provided the settlement of auckland with its first pilot station for the guiding of ships into the harbour. Travelling north of auckland auckland central forum. There are still tunnels, underground store rooms and bunker rooms that you can explore with a torch.
Mt victoria provides spectacular views it is higher than north head and closer to auckland city. Its nzs largest transport infrastructure project ever. Its free to enter and open from 6 am to 10 pm, although the vehicle gates close at 8 pm. The walk is an opportunity to enjoy views of the hauraki gulf and the auckland skyline.
Paul morleys affectionate work of cultural history suffers from an overly. Person seriously hurt after fall at north head, auckland. I remember seeing a lookout point on the seaward cliff of north head. You can also catch one of the regular ferries from downtown auckland to devonport wharf. Peek inside new zealands longest road tunnel and aucklands. The north head beach is rather popular for its serene ambience. The prisoners added extensive tunnel systems, underground store rooms, and various observation posts. Experience the thrill of sailing on a genuine americas cup racing yacht you can participate as much or as little as you desire. We offers a wide range of secondhand outofprint books, and also new books at discounted price. Peek inside new zealands longest road tunnel and auckland s harbour bridge alternative. In the morning, explore geothermal hideaway, orakei korako, place of adorning a majestic land of silica terraces, bubbling mud pools and an enchanting aladdins cave, ruatapu sacred hole. Heres what youll see taking the new western alternative to auckland s clogged harbour bridge and cbd.
We accept new zealand bank deposit, and credit card via paypal. However, to really understand what has been going on you need to read tunnel vision refocused. Archeologist dave veart sets about finding the truth. No new zealand north island itinerary would be complete without a visit to tongariro national park a place where mother nature is at her most. During your visit, dont miss on seeing the film about the history of north head shown at the old stone kitchen. Sep 15, 2016 nz frenzy north island new zealand 3rd edition scott r cook on. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. North head maungauika historic walk aa new zealand. About the walk a series of loop tracks introduce you to the military history of north head maungauika the tunnels, guns, searchlights and defences that were placed on the headland to protect auckland from feared russian invasions. Devonport tunnels north head, auckland, new zealand. North head holds a military tunnel complex, gun emplacements and fortifications and is well signposted with numbered descriptions and. For thousands of years, maungauika north head has stood sentry to the entrance of auckland harbour.
Just across auckland harbour from the central business district, the historic suburb of devonport is full of charm and character. Detour map pdf, 456 kb if the tunnel is closed for maintenance or youre driving a vehicle which is not allowed to use the tunnels, you can use this route. Aug 01, 2018 the waterview tunnel is a key piece of the western ring route, a 48km motorway route through the west of auckland, connecting manukau, the city, west auckland and the north shore. Check out my exploration of the gun placements and secret tunnels. Purewa tunnel, an 800m tunnel on the eastern line in auckland. Come explore a bit of new zealand military history at the takapuna north head tunnels. Seriously, this is the place of my childhood dreams with so many tunnels and hidden rooms carved into the hillside. Hi, im william, follow me as i show you around new zealand in my beautiful stealth camping van. To provide the background to the following you will need to read information the book above. A visit to north head is just one of 75 free or nearly free things to do in auckland. Historic north head devonport explore nz go rentals. The city rail link crl is a gamechanger for auckland. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to north of auckland.
The waterview tunnel is a key piece of the western ring route, a 48km motorway route through the west of auckland, connecting manukau, the city, west auckland and the north shore. Maungauika is a volcano forming a headland called north head at the east end of the waitemata harbour in auckland. Walk through the tunnels to experience the fort as it was in the 1880s, visit cheltenham beach and put the segway through its paces riding past the victorian architecture of the historic village. Entrance to one of the tunnels at north head historic reserve in. Riddled with old military tunnels, aucklands north head has long been the focus of speculation. The mystery of north head riddled with old military tunnels, auckland s north head has long been the focus of speculation. North head auckland, new zealand attractions lonely planet. North head tunnels takapuna, auckland lets be explorers. Jul 16, 2017 join me as i explore the old military tunnels of north head, auckland new zealand.
The north shore was formerly north shore city, a distinct territorial authority district, which was governed by the north shore city council from 1989 until 2010, when it was incorporated into auckland council. Is the north head scenic reserve located in the heart of new zealands largest city an ammunition dump. Maungauika is a volcano forming a headland called north head at the east end of the waitemata harbour in auckland, new zealand, in the suburb of devonport. We found 207 local businesses for book shops in auckland. North head is an old fortified settlement with an old disappearing gun, bunkers, and tunnels galore to explore. Are there explosives buried beneath aucklands north head. The location has commanding views over the hauraki gulf and inner harbour. While official records state there is nothing in the sealed. Claims of concealed tunnels, buried explosives and priceless planes have swirled around aucklands old north head army fort for decades. When we lived in auckland north head was one of my favourite spots to take visitors to get a perspective on the city from up high. This place is situated in auckland, new zealand, its geographical coordinates are 36 49 40 south, 174 48 30 east and its original name with diacritics is north head. North head is full of history and gorgeous views of cheltenham beach, waitemata harbour, auckland city, mount victoria reserve and the hauraki gulf. We will have spent a month south of there exploring.
Stay on trackget your detailed guide and map an005 north head devonport over at our walks store and our book store one of 12 walks featured in our books volcanoes and coastal part 1. See other dog friendly walks and devonports villagestyle shops and cafes is always a great place to visit and walk around. In 1878, the area was then set aside as a public reserve with the stipulation that if necessary, it could be reappropriated for the new zealand army to use for defence purposes. North head secret tunnels auckland with the insta360 one x. North head historic reserver offers panoramic views of auckland and the surrounding.
Youll experience the awesome sensation as you glide to the summit of north head, where the views are sensational. North head tunnels loop track a walk added by johnnie walker its about 3km from auckland, auckland, new zealand. Known for its sweeping views over the harbour and the hauraki gulf, since 1885 the head was mainly used by the military as a coastal defence installation, which left a network of accessible old bunkers and tunnels as its legacy, forming. Mar 29, 2016 north head historic reserve lies across the bay from auckland city, at the end of devonport. My dad was 17 at the end of the war and he told me. The north and almost everything in it by paul morley. The north head tunnels, north shore 25th november 2012 north head is a small strategic headland at the mouth of auckland s waitemata harbour. It is a bit of a hike to get to the top of the north head reserve but well worth it for the stunning views. North head guided tour explore the north head tunnels. North head wwii tunnels tour north head sanctuary, manly. We will be traveling the first week in march and have a week to tour around auckland and north. A st john ambulance spokeswoman said the injured person was taken to auckland city hospital. The north head tunnels paranormal nz haunted auckland.
Work is underway at maungauika north head in devonport to maintain. North head was a maori pa and is still a fortress of sorts, with the navy maintaining a presence. This is a link page for railway, road and waterway. We discovered the newly opened october 2010 torpedo bay museum and cafe at the base of north head. The north head historical reserve is considered to be the most significant historical coastal defence site in new zealand and receives a significant number of visitors each year. International buyer please quote for the postage first. North shore was designated a city in 1989 and was part of the auckland metropolitan area. If you do head out to north head be sure to bring a torch with you to explore the tunnels and batteries. North head secret tunnels auckland with the insta360. Join historian and storyteller dave veart and explore the tunnels and underground rooms, examine the rare disappearing gun and learn about the men and women who served and worked on maungauika north head. In this documentary philip alpers explores theories that a hidden tunnel network contains tonnes of decaying ammunition and two old boeing airplanes. Bridges and tunnels te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. North head historic reserve, auckland ticket price.