Meet your guide at the Devonport Ferry Terminal bus stop at the designated time. The Ferry Building is situated at the Devonport waterfront with restroom facilities , local shopping and dining options. If you arrive earlier than your booked tour you are directly opposite the main village and shopping attractions. Your guide will give a full introduction to the history of Devonport and provide a detailed commentary. Leaving the Ferry Building we will make our way along King Edward Parade a popular Auckland Esplanade viewing heritage homes and local landmarks with interesting history. An explanation of local timbers used in particular our native Kauri wood unique for it's famous durability. View The Devonport Yacht Club one of New Zealand's oldest . We view the Tainui Memorial introducing the arrival of the Maori Waka / canoe and their local history. Travel into Torpedo Bay home of the Navy Museum . Make our way to the Volcanic headland North Head (Maungauika)

As we make our way onto the Northern side of Maungauika / North Head we will experience a view overlooking Cheltenham Beach and the Hauraki Gulf. We will disembark the coach on Northern side and take in a spectacular view looking across to Rangitoto Island Auckland's youngest Volcano. The Māori residents of this site are said to have viewed it's most recent eruption some 250 years ago. The volcanic feature or Maunga was settled by the local people since the arrival of the Tainui Waka. View the sailing playground that held the America's Cup Regatta with a changing panorama of boating activity all year round maybe your guide will point out a secret fishing spot. As we are positioned directly on the entrance to Auckland's inner Waitemata Harbour we also have an opportunity to explore 1885 fortifications built to defend Auckland, often referred to as Auckland's doorknob all shipping in and out of Auckland must pass this area a great place to view our cruise ship arrival and departures.

The coach will briefly stop to view the historic Tearooms today known as McHughs of Cheltenham built over 100 years ago from native Kauri timber. Interesting local history relating to Victorian bathing and activities.