In addition to the chocolate shop, other popular devonport shops are book stores and art galleries. I noticed that the book noted editor, who found harry potter, but it is the only link with harry. Getting there maungauikanorth head is located in devonport at the northern headland of the waitemata harbour. Burnie to devonport route planner get the best route from burnie to devonport with viamichelin. At devonport library, we have books in the following languages. Report devonport dockyard deep shelterthe cann tunnel. This beach is easily accessible and the other one is not. Seriously, this is the place of my childhood dreams with so many tunnels and hidden rooms carved into the hillside. Don river railway devonport 2020 all you need to know. There is a walk around the outside, down by the oceon, plus all the gun turrets to explore and the tunnels. Just across auckland harbour from the central business district, the historic suburb of devonport is full of charm and character. Devonport is a city in northern tasmania, australia.
The reserve is approximately 16 km from downtown auckland by car taking around 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It was used as a maori pa by the ngati paoa tribe who settled in the devonport area until they were attacked and forced out by the nga puhi tribe in the late 1770s. It is a story about a boy will burrows and his father roger who are mystified researchers history. Bookmark quality secondhand and antiquarian books bought.
It includes artificial chambers but excludes new zealand caves and new zealand mines. It is located on the north shore, at the southern end of a peninsula that runs southeast from near lake pupuke in takapuna, forming the northern side of the waitemata harbour. Make your way to pier 1, ferry terminal at 99 quay st. This is a link page for railway, road and waterway tunnels, including hydroelectric intakes and tailraces and gun battery tunnels. By georgiekirrin if, like me, you were a curious teenager who wasnt happy spending your weekends just kicking about your neighbourhood drinking cider, you probably spent a spooky afternoon or two loitering at the entrance to darkies tunnels in the devonport stokekeyham area of plymouth and drinking cider there instead.
It was initially selfpublished as the highfield mole in 2005, and rereleased as tunnels by chicken house in 2007. North head is an old fortified settlement with an old disappearing gun, bunkers, and tunnels galore to explore. Oct 18, 2016 a thrilling cold war narrative of superpower showdowns, media suppression, and two escape tunnels beneath the berlin wall in the summer of 1962, the year after the rise of the berlin wall, a group of young west germans risked prison, stasi torture, and even death to liberate friends, lovers, and strangers in east berlin by digging tunnels under the wall. Devonport had an urban population of 23,046 at the 2016 australian census. Devonport is a harbourside suburb of auckland, new zealand. Hobart to devonport route planner get the best route from hobart to devonport with viamichelin. These were separated by a deep cutting in which albert road halt would eventually be built. You can also catch one of the regular ferries from downtown auckland to devonport wharf. A thrilling cold war narrative of superpower showdowns, media suppression, and two escape tunnels beneath the berlin wall in the summer of 1962, the year after the rise of the berlin wall, a group of young west germans risked prison, stasi torture, and even death to liberate friends, lovers, and strangers in east berlin by digging tunnels under the wall.
Take a selfguided walk through tunnels and other features of the areas military history. Continue along king edward parade and on to cheltenham road then turn right up into takarunga road. North head historic reserver offers panoramic views of auckland and the surrounding. Devonport bookshop australian independent bookseller home. The story follows will burrows, a 14yearold archaeologist, who stumbles upon an underground civilization called the colony. The victoria theater devonport or just the vic is a historic cinema that was built in 1912 and ranks as new zealands oldest operating movie theater. The eastern entrance to the tunnels beneath the gun is down by the historic tennis court flat area to the left of the gun when looking out to sea.
This is an amazing and sad story of two brothers who live in the same house they grew up in and suffer from severe ocd, although they dont know it their house is stuffed full of old newspapers and books and pianos and things, and they have little tunnels to get from one place to another. The tunnels loop north head has been used as a fortified defense at four distinct times in new zealands history. Tunnels was critically well received, although some complaints about its lengthy, slow start were recorded. Website for martin butlers book about the north head tunnels. Manapouri power station machine hall 111 m long, 18 m wide, 34 m high, and road access tunnel 2040 m long, 6. The devonport bookshop actively works with publishers and authors to hold book launches, author signings and other literary events. Bookmark is situated in historic devonport, just a short 10 minute ferry ride from downtown auckland.
This walk has something for almost everyone how about you. Entrance to one of the tunnels at north head historic reserve in. You can also add information on michelin restaurants, tourist attractions or hotels in hobart or devonport. They help u with training and then lead u all the way. However, there are other things to do in devonport, nz than we did on our day trip. The investigation, announced yesterday by the minister of conservation, mr marshall, follows years of public speculation and rumour that north head contains a secret labyrinth of defence tunnels and a buried ammunition dump.
Join our customer club loyalty scheme and receive a discount on purchases, a monthly newsletter, special offers and invitations to our special events. Devonport tunnels north head, auckland, new zealand. Fall in love with aucklands dramatic scenery on an afternoon tour to glimpse devonports volcanoes, lava formations, and craters. If you wish, take time out and stroll to one of the northern beaches for a swim or explore the tunnels of north head, and then be picked up on the following tour. Jan 24, 2011 if, like me, you were a curious teenager who wasnt happy spending your weekends just kicking about your neighbourhood drinking cider, you probably spent a spooky afternoon or two loitering at the entrance to darkies tunnels in the devonport stokekeyham area of plymouth and drinking cider there instead. In this documentary philip alpers explores theories that a hidden tunnel network. Visit lake pupuke, the lavamolded coastline near takapuna beach, north head, and mount victoria. Since butler released his first book, tunnel vision, in 2011 he says he has. Devonport travel tasmania, australia lonely planet. The book placed on the new york times childrens chapter books bestseller list in february and march 2008. Enjoy each others company as you explore the parks and beaches that the locals frequently visit.
With over 20,000 books in stock only a fraction of our inventory is listed online, so please do drop us a. From the citys best vantage point, see why auckland is called the city of sails. You can also add information on michelin restaurants, tourist attractions or hotels in burnie or devonport. Doing devonport in auckland taking the ferry catching the fullers ferry to devonport is one of the nicest days outings you can have in auckland. The prisoners added extensive tunnel systems, underground store rooms, and various. Choose one of the following options for the hobart to devonport route. Choose one of the following options for the burnie to devonport route. Work is underway at maungauika north head in devonport to maintain parts of the historic defence tunnels. A larger urban area, including latrobe has a population of 30,297 at june 2018, having grown at an average annual rate of 0.
Some of the tunnels were so dark, and not for the faint of heart, especially when exploring on your own. The mystery of north head riddled with old military tunnels, aucklands. Escapes under the berlin wall and the historic films the jfk white house tried to kill mitchell, greg on. Welcome to our facebook page to discuss some of aucklands forgotten military history and maybe even stumble upon a way into the. If you are going to devonport pack a torch and take the kids to north head at the end of devonport. Explore devonport holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The dockyard at devonport was known as plymouth dock until 1843, when queen victoria and prince albert announced the change on their visit to devonport dockyard. Maungauika is a volcano forming a headland called north head at the east end of the. The picturesque historic village boasts stunning views of auckland city unseen from any other location and a number unique attractions. It is the first book in the tunnels series, and was followed by deeper 2008, freefall 2009, closer 2010, spiral 2011 and. Russian invasions and take in one of the best views in auckland from north head. Our language collections consist of books, music cds, and magazines in more than 30 languages. Take your torch for the tunnels and your camera to capture the views across the gulf.
The adjacent naval base was the main focus of devonport for many decades. San vicente beach, is the southern beach of two beaches right in the little town of davenport, california. In just one hour you can stand on two volcanic cones, see the charm of historical devonport and enjoy unsurpassed views of the auckland region. View all hotels near don river railway on tripadvisor. Devonport is a cute village, with a british style pub up the top end of the main street and the ferry terminal at the bottom.
Apr 14, 2016 the tunnels loop north head has been used as a fortified defense at four distinct times in new zealands history. Devonport almost seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of aucklands cosmopolitan city centre, however a quick glance back will show you that the city is not all that far away and devonport offers up some fantastic views back to the stunning auckland city skyline, both during the day but especially at night. 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. Tunnel vision unearthing the secrets of north head archaeopedia. Historic north head devonport explore nz go rentals. Fall in love with aucklands dramatic scenery on an afternoon tour to glimpse devonport s volcanoes, lava formations, and craters. Tunnels is a subterranean fiction novel by british authors roderick gordon and brian williams. These were located on fore street, devonport hill and at new passage hill. Climb to the top of mount victoria, the north shores highest volcanic cone, for a 360degree lookout. Beyond the quaint cafes and shops on victoria road, devonport boasts some of aucklands best vista points. North head historic reserve trail and walk visit devonport. Maintenance of maungauika north head tunnels underway scoop. This book is about a boy will burrows, and his friend chester who goes on a quest initially intended to search for his fatherwho disappeared in some strange tunnels, in which he eventually finds an underground colony inhabited by strange and cynical beings called the styx.
San vicente creek flows toward the ocean on the south side of town and empties into the ocean at davenport beach. On its approach it passed through two tunnels ford 373 yards and devonport park 530 yards. The title is a double entendre referring not only to. Mount victoria reserve devonport 2020 all you need to. This article reveals the evidence for there being sealed tunnels at north head and previous minister of defence bob tizards statements of deteriorating explosives. On north head, explore military tunnels, bunkers and gun emplacements before visiting the neighbouring torpedo bay navy museum.
The mystery of north head riddled with old military tunnels, aucklands north head has long. If, like me, you were a curious teenager who wasnt happy spending your weekends just kicking about your neighbourhood drinking cider, you probably spent a spooky afternoon or two loitering at the entrance to darkies tunnels in the devonportstokekeyham area of. Visit maori pa sites and the interesting network of tunnels and forts on north head. Fun things to do in auckland segway rides guided tours. See all the attractions that auckland city has to offer on this private tour for 1 to 3 guests. The old gun emplacements and underground connecting tunnels are restored and open for you to explore bring a torch. North head maungauika historic walk aa new zealand. Welcome to our facebook page to discuss some of aucklands forgotten military history. We have put together three one hour loop walks starting from the devonport ferry terminal. The devonport local newspaper the flagstaff is publishing its next edition on the 10 december 2014 and includes an article on tunnel vision refocused.
With over 20,000 books in stock only a fraction of our inventory is listed online, so please do drop us a line or give us a call for assistance. In a new bbc history magazine book 100 places that made britain, david musgrove asked historians to nominate key sites in britains story. Plenty of great places to eat, quality food at a reasonable price, or get some fish and chips kiwi classic to eat at the park by the beach. Burnie devonport route planner distance, time and costs. Michelin recommended, quickest, shortest or economical. Devonport, northhead and tunnels devonport, auckland. In this extract, writer and historian james holland puts forward dover war tunnels in kent. The book tunnels i found on a shelf in a public library, i read a little summary. Maps of directions of tunnel tas, 7254 for locals and travellers. Membership is free, just enquire the next time you purchase a book. Jump on the explorer tour and relax in comfort includes commentary while showing all the highlights around devonport. Tasmanias thirdlargest city is the port for the redandwhite spirit of tasmania ferries that connect the island state with the mainland.
But dont just take our word for it best way to see devonport and mount victoria segway is the best means to roam the city and see its heritage. May 05, 2009 this book is about a boy will burrows, and his friend chester who goes on a quest initially intended to search for his fatherwho disappeared in some strange tunnels, in which he eventually finds an underground colony inhabited by strange and cynical beings called the styx. The man responsible for closing the tunnels says theres nothing there. See maori pa sites on both mt victoria and north head, and the interesting network of tunnels and forts on north head. Tours in nz book a tour online with devonport tours. 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. Welcome to bookmark, purveyors of quality secondhand, used and rare books. Cnns ed lavandera gets a rare look at tunnels underneath the wall along the usmexico border. Maungauikanorth head is located in devonport at the northern headland of the waitemata harbour.