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| ethnicity = European | | ethnicity = European | ||
| site_type = Harbour defences | | site_type = Harbour defences | ||
| − | | where = | + | | where = North Shore - 30 minutes from the city centre. Walkable from the ferry at Devonport. |
| how_to_get_there = Narrow Neck Beach then walk 300 m south along the cliff edge. | | how_to_get_there = Narrow Neck Beach then walk 300 m south along the cliff edge. | ||
| how_long_to_allow = 1 Hr | | how_long_to_allow = 1 Hr | ||
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| + | -36.81516, 174.805763~ Fort Takapuna; | ||
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| + | [[File:Forttaka.jpg|framed|The Victorian bunkers]] | ||
== What: == | == What: == | ||
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| + | Harbour fortifications built from the 19th century Russian scare to the second world war. Disappearing gun pits, tunnels to magazines. Good interpretation. | ||
== Web Info == | == Web Info == | ||
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| − | 4d Canvas have produced a virtual reality model of the defences - see http://www.4dcanvas.com/portfolio.html | + | http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/auckland/auckland-area/fort-takapuna-historic-reserve/ |
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| + | http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/auckland/auckland-area/fort-takapuna-historic-walk/ | ||
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| + | http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/auckland/auckland-area/fort-takapuna-historic-reserve/ | ||
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| + | 4d Canvas have produced a virtual reality model of the defences - see http://www.4dcanvas.com/4dcanvas/portfolio.html | ||
[[Category:Auckland_Sites_to_Visit]] | [[Category:Auckland_Sites_to_Visit]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:50, 20 August 2013
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Fort Takapuna
Location:
| SITE TO VISIT | |
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| Fort Takapuna | |
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| Ethnicity: | European |
| Site type: | Harbour defences |
| Where: | North Shore - 30 minutes from the city centre. Walkable from the ferry at Devonport. |
| How to get there: | Narrow Neck Beach then walk 300 m south along the cliff edge. |
| How Long to allow: | 1 Hr |
| Disclaimer | |
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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
4d Canvas have produced a virtual reality model of the defences - see http://www.4dcanvas.com/4dcanvas/portfolio.html
