

North Head Historic Reserve (Maungauika) Tours and Tickets
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To the early Maori, the strategic viewpoint of North Head was known as Maungauika. Looking out over Auckland Harbour and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, the summit of this ancient volcanic cone was perfect for fending off enemies. Today, tunnels, guns, and cannons—built in the 1800s to deter attacks under British colonial rule—remain.
Open 6am-10pm daily
Takarunga Rd., Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
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