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Mount Victoria Reserve

Devonport, New Zealand
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Devonport
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Mountains, Lookouts
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Hexham, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Great views of Auckland and photo opportunity, we approached it from the North suburban side, this path winds very very slowly up the hill and on a warm day is a real effort, the more direct route from the town is preferable More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Amazing view...over to the city and out to Rangitoto Island. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The tunnels are interesting to a point and the views around are great. If more history (without attracting the depredations of vandals) was available it would rate higher. More

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Auckland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

It was just an average attraction , nothing spectacular about it . A good walk and a good view of Auckland city on a sunny day ... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

great caves to explore, amazing views over the city and out into the harbour. abit of the beaten track so you are able to feel alone. good idea to get fish and chips there for sundown and then explore the caves at night (jumper and torch is an essential) More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

What more to say - excellent photo opportunities, historical significance and just a stroll to Devonport for a coffee afterwards! More

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Danville, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

After getting off the Ferry in Devonport we went to the Tourist Information Center and a very helpful fellow outlined a nice walk that finished on top of Mt. Victoria. A bit of a steep walk to the top but the views are well worth it. We are very happy we invested the time and energy to see the Mt.... More

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Hawera, South Taranaki, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Best approached by foot from Devonport after a harbour crossing, This site gives a 360 degree view of both the inner and outer harbour. Devonport is an interesting crafty village with several good cafes More

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Auckland New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Well worth the walk up the hill if you don't have a car. They occasionally open up the WWII tunnels, which have been restored. More

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New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

The wind was fair honking thru when I went up here with a friend from overseas. Fresh air, hair blown all over the place, amazing views, a great place to just sit and forget the worries of the world. More

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