Guidebook for Auckland
Essentials
This is our local supermarket. It's usually open 7am to 10pm, but do check here for public holidays: http://www.newworld.co.nz/upper-north-island/auckland/devonport/
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New World Devonport
35 Bartley TerraceThis is our local supermarket. It's usually open 7am to 10pm, but do check here for public holidays: http://www.newworld.co.nz/upper-north-island/auckland/devonport/
This is a really lovely new architecturally designed library. A peaceful place to read and relax. http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/News/NewsArticles/Pages/newdevonportlibrary.aspx
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Devonport Library and Auckland Council Devonport Service Centre
2 Victoria RdThis is a really lovely new architecturally designed library. A peaceful place to read and relax. http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/News/NewsArticles/Pages/newdevonportlibrary.aspx
Food Scene
This is also the location of the Calliope Cafe, which is less than five minutes from home. https://www.facebook.com/CalliopeRoadCafe/ The Superette next door sells basic groceries.
Calliope Superette & Lotto
31 Calliope RoadThis is also the location of the Calliope Cafe, which is less than five minutes from home. https://www.facebook.com/CalliopeRoadCafe/ The Superette next door sells basic groceries.
There are many cafes and restaurants in Devonport. This one is a little bit different and ecclectic. Guests who have gone there have been very happy with the food.
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Corelli's Cafe
46 Victoria RdThere are many cafes and restaurants in Devonport. This one is a little bit different and ecclectic. Guests who have gone there have been very happy with the food.
Everything Else
North Head is an ancient volcano (now extinct). There are man made tunnels to explore. Take a torch. More information here:https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ua
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Maungaūika / North Head Historic Reserve
18 Takarunga RoadNorth Head is an ancient volcano (now extinct). There are man made tunnels to explore. Take a torch. More information here:https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ua
This is the wharf from where you can catch ferries to downtown Auckland (10 minutes), Rangitoto Island and Waiheke. https://www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-plus-fares/
Marine Square
This is the wharf from where you can catch ferries to downtown Auckland (10 minutes), Rangitoto Island and Waiheke. https://www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-plus-fares/
These sports grounds are very close to my house and it's nice to walk around them. Or run.
Ngataringa Bay Access Road
These sports grounds are very close to my house and it's nice to walk around them. Or run.
This is the local football club. There are sometimes games on Saturdays and Sundays. There is also a skateboard park almost next door.
Dacre Park
This is the local football club. There are sometimes games on Saturdays and Sundays. There is also a skateboard park almost next door.
Sightseeing
This is a modern, well designed museum that tells the history of the New Zealand Navy. It's a lovely location with a cafe attached and next to a beach. http://navymuseum.co.nz/
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Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
64 King Edward ParadeThis is a modern, well designed museum that tells the history of the New Zealand Navy. It's a lovely location with a cafe attached and next to a beach. http://navymuseum.co.nz/
This extinct volcano can be seen from our front door. It's a nice walk up if you're fit, or you can drive. http://www.visitdevonport.co.nz/mount-victoria-walk
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Mount Victoria
This extinct volcano can be seen from our front door. It's a nice walk up if you're fit, or you can drive. http://www.visitdevonport.co.nz/mount-victoria-walk
Cheltenham Beach
Bath StA local beach.
Stanley Bay Park
166 Calliope RdThis is a swimming beach. My children also like to jump off the wharf.
Arts & Culture
This is our little local cinema. It's run by a non profit trust and shows great movies. It's just a short walk from home. http://www.thevic.co.nz/
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The Vic Devonport
48-56 Victoria RdThis is our little local cinema. It's run by a non profit trust and shows great movies. It's just a short walk from home. http://www.thevic.co.nz/
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a nice old fashioned hotel opposite the ferry terminal. It's a lovely place to sit outside on a fine/warm day, or inside on a cold day.
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The Esplanade Hotel
1 Victoria RdThis is a nice old fashioned hotel opposite the ferry terminal. It's a lovely place to sit outside on a fine/warm day, or inside on a cold day.