Places to visit in the Auckland area
Fort Takapuna offers an interesting insight into the coastal defences that were built to defend the Auckland harbour entrance from feared Russian invasions. Category: Short walk Distance: 0.5 km one way Completion Time: 15 min one way
The 2-km self-guided North Head Historic Walk will introduce you to the military history of North Head. Learn about the defences that were placed on the headland to protect Auckland from feared Russian invasions. Category: Short walk Distance: 2 km one way Completion Time: 1 hr one way
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Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island
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The Great Walks
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