# North Head (Maungauika), Devonport

> A volcanic headland at the harbour entrance, riddled with old military tunnels and gun emplacements, with views to the city and Rangitoto.

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A volcanic headland at the harbour entrance, riddled with old military tunnels and gun emplacements, with views to the city and Rangitoto. The ferry from downtown takes about 12 minutes. Walk up from Devonport, where cafés line the main street.

- **Nearest town:** Auckland, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -36.8270, 174.8090

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Auckland to Whangārei by the north-east coast](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-auckland-north-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Auckland War Memorial Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-auckland-museum/) – 5 km
- [Sky Tower, Auckland](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-sky-tower/) – 5 km
- [Rangitoto Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-rangitoto-island/) – 6 km
- [Maungawhau / Mount Eden](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-mount-eden/) – 7 km

## FAQs

### Where is North Head (Maungauika), Devonport?

North Head (Maungauika), Devonport is in Auckland, New Zealand, at GPS -36.8270, 174.8090.

### Which road trips pass North Head (Maungauika), Devonport?

North Head (Maungauika), Devonport is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Auckland to Whangārei by the north-east coast.

### What is there to see near North Head (Maungauika), Devonport?

Places worth a stop nearby: Auckland War Memorial Museum (5 km), Sky Tower, Auckland (5 km), Rangitoto Island (6 km) and Maungawhau / Mount Eden (7 km).

### When is the best time to visit North Head (Maungauika), Devonport?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)