Fort Takapuna
Location:
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| Fort Takapuna
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| Ethnicity:
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European
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| Site type:
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Harbour defences
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| Where:
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North Shore - 30 minutes from the city centre. Walkable from the ferry at Devonport.
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| How to get there:
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Narrow Neck Beach then walk 300 m south along the cliff edge.
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| How Long to allow:
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1 Hr
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The Victorian bunkers
What:
Harbour fortifications built from the 19th century Russian scare to the second world war. Disappearing gun pits, tunnels to magazines. Good interpretation.
Web Info
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/auckland/auckland-area/fort-takapuna-historic-reserve/
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/auckland/auckland-area/fort-takapuna-historic-walk/
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/auckland/auckland-area/fort-takapuna-historic-reserve/
4d Canvas have produced a virtual reality model of the defences - see http://www.4dcanvas.com/4dcanvas/portfolio.html
