Fort at North Head
Kiwi Guardians at Maungauika/North Head
Introduction
Maungauika/North Head is an important historical site but it’s also a totally awesome place to explore. There are forts with interlinking tunnels, spooky caves, massive old guns, trees to climb, hills to run down – it’s got everything!Adventure time: 30 min
Distance: 1 km loop
Travel: 16 km from central Auckland
Cost: Ferry fares
Image gallery
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Child enjoying North Head Historic Reserve Image: Russell James Smith | Creative Commons
![Child sitting on gun at North Head Historic Reserve.]( "Child sitting on gun at North Head Historic Reserve.")
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Checking out the gun bunker Image: Seamoor | Creative Commons
![Child inside gun bunker.]( "Child inside gun bunker.")
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Underground at North Head Image: Mike Cochrane | Creative Commons
![Underground at North Head.]( "Underground at North Head.")
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North Head beach Image: Russell James Smith | Creative Commons
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Kiwi Guardians post at Maungauika/North Head Image: | DOC
![Kiwi Guardians post at Maungauika/North Head.]( "Kiwi Guardians post at Maungauika/North Head.")
Highlights
- See the giant old gun – boom!
- Explore the magical caves and mysterious dark tunnels – don't foget a torch.
- Watch all the boats coming in and out of the harbour. Hopefully they caught some fish.
To get your medal
- Plan your visit to Maungauika/North Head Historic Reserve. Check for facilities and alerts before you go.
- Download the adventure map (PDF, 1,810K)
- Go on your adventure and find the code word on the Kiwi Guardians post.
Claim your medal
Claim your medal using the code word for this adventure. Each Kiwi Guardians adventure has a different medal – see how many you can collect.
