Devonport Beach

Devonport Beach is only minutes away from the Wharf and is a lovely place to sit back and enjoy the spectacular views of Devonport scenery as well as viewing Sky-city and various Auckland shore areas.

Cheltenham Beach

Cheltenham Beach is only one mile away from the ferry terminal. Head onto King Edward Parade towards North head and Cheltenham beach will be close by and can be seen from the top of North head. Along King Edward Parade you will pass the Devonport Yacht Club, The Masonic Tavern and the cricket green. A lovely restaurant is located at the beach. At the northern end of the beach, at Vauxhall Rd there are shops, takeaway and cafes located nearby.

Torpedo Bay

This is a small bay found just before North Head. It was named after the naval torpedo boat housed here in the early 1920s. French explorer Dumont d'Urville landed here in 1827 and the memorial to the arrival of the Tainui canoe from Hawaiki about 1300 AD can also be found here. This is an excellent bay to swim at during high tides and a popular place to launch boats.

Windsor Reserve

The site of the formation of the New Zealand squadron of the Royal Navy in 1862. The 1924 War Memorial is adjacent to the Library. Outside the Devonport library is a memorial statue dedicated to the grateful remembrance of the men of Devonport who gave their lives in the Great World War 1914-1918.

Mt. Cambria Reserve

Mt Cambria Reserve is an attractively landscaped garden in the remains of Mt Cambria volcano which was quarried for scoria from 1883 to 1985. This beautiful reserve is located next to the Devonport Museum on 31A Vauxhall Rd. Good for walks, runs and picnics with friends and family.

Narrow Neck Beach

Situated on the outskirts of Devonport this smaller beach features a boat ramp for launching small craft, and is popular with sailing enthusiasts and locals alike.? With parking close by, a children’s playground, on site barbecue facilities and a small shop Narrow Neck is the perfect destination for family picnics.? Narrow Neck is 5 minutes drive from central Devonport by car or bus.? The bus 813 can be taken from outside the ferry terminal.