| Devonport & The Hauraki Gulf |

Devonport, a popular destination for visitors, is only a 10-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland City and is situated on a peninsula surrounded by the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. A heritage delight, Devonport is easy to explore on foot and has a village-like atmosphere, cafes, art galleries, elegant villas and interesting boutique shops. Devonport is also home to New Zealand's naval base and the Navy Museum. For more information visit: www.devonport.co.nz Our Visitor Information Centre situated 3 Victoria Road, next to the Esplanade Hotel across from the ferry terminal, offers all the information needed to explore Devonport. Devonport hosts a monthly craft market as well as a number of annual events including a popular food and wine festival and an arts festival. Regular buses connect with Devonport's ferry service to travel to Takapuna, which is North Shore City's main commercial and shopping centre.  
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