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INSIDE: The best of Devonport, eating, drinking Insiders’ tips to get the most out of your visit • Devonport map • Four great walks • Three cycle tours •
Page 2 Destination Devonport Summer 2017/18
Table of Contents
Devonport at a glance,
Natural beauty
the suburb in statistics.....................................4
Looking back – a history................................5 surrounded
Victoria Rd: Town Centre Walk........................6
Best meals in town...........................................8 by the sea
Devonport on stop watch............................9
Wharf jumping,
What’s on at the galleries
and museums................................................... 11 a popular summer
activity in Devonport
Devonport Art Trail..........................................13
Best beaches, picnic spots..........................14
Tides ......................................................................15
A year in Devonport - news from
The Devonport Flagstaff files....................... 18
Devonport Map........................................20-21
At your service: Devonport
Businesess listings.................................. 22-26
Essential services............................................. 27
Neighbourhood walk...........................28-29
Popular cycle routes..............................30-31
Devonport Waterfont Walk................ 32-33
Fun for the whole family.............................35
The best beers in Devonport.................... 37
At the Vic.............................................................40
Front page photo: Karl Lear
A message from the
Devonport Business Association
Devonport is and in many places street art is what con-
a village to ex- nects these dots. Art is not the only craft
plore and when that is perfected in our village, we’re proud
you get off the to have our own Chocolate Factory on
ferry, the Victo- Wynyard Street, “Devonport Chocolates”,
rian facades up just doors down from our own boat build-
the main street ers and restorers.
draw visitors Behind every other door there dwells an
immediately to array of business types; your professional
the shopping services, your architects and designers and
precinct as a a range of significant tech business. Cel-
first stop. ebrated for its relaxed seaside feel, for ac-
We’re fortu- cess to some of Auckland’s most stunning
nate to boast adorable boutique shops, beaches, our strong community spirit, and
high-end fashion retailers, gift sellers and yet so easily connected to the CBD by ferry,
tourist offerings. However, it’s not just the many now view Devonport as the premier
Easy to learn retail offer that makes Devonport unique. place to live and work – and it’s these things
and FUN to ride!
With a lively and active café scene and that make the Devonport Business District
diverse eateries, dining in Devonport is such a wonderful place to be.
consistently relaxed and enjoyable.
SEE SPECTACULAR VIEWS Known as an arts destination, the gal- Toni van Tonder
AND HISTORIC SITES leries and historic theatre The Vic have a Devonport Business Improvement
collective presence that is deeply loved, District Manager
Tours leave from: Shop 19 (Next to
Fullers Ferry Ticket Office)
Destination Devonport is a joint community effort and could
Devonport Ferry Terminal
not have been put together without the help of:
Call Now to Book 09 4454035 Devonport Business Association (www.devonport.co.nz)
Text 027 3393155 or Online Devonport Rotary (www.devonportrotary.co.nz)
magicbroomsticktours.co.nz Bike Devonport (www.bikedevonport.co.nz)
Summer 2017/18 Destination Devonport Page 3
Welcome to Devonport: THE TOP 12:
a top destination The essence
Guests visiting from against spectacular heritage homes and of Devonport
Manchester recently buildings.
asked “Where is there
a better place to live
in New Zealand than
This is the second editon of Destination
Devonport, and has built on the first last
year.
1 Soak up Devonport’s
Victorian heritage with a stroll
through residential streets.
Devonport?” Where I was pleasantly surprised by the interest
indeed? The suburb
has become a mecca
for people from all
in the publication – not only from visitors
but from locals who had guests to stay and
also online from people planning a trip.
2 Watch the sun set behind
the Harbour Bridge from
Devonport Wharf.
over the world – both One tourist told me he’d stayed here a
travellers and permanent residents – many
who have come on a day trip or a weekend
and never really left.
week and was taking the paper home as
a souvenir.
It’s very much a joint effort from us,
3 Enjoy the curios and
treasures at the Devonport
Museum.
That said the suburb also has a solid core The Devonport Business Association
of established families who have lived and
worked here for generations – many of
whom have fought many battles to create
and Devonport Rotary, who supplied the
walking maps. I hope you enjoy this edition
– but most of all I hope you enjoy your time
4 Slide down Mt Victoria
on a piece of cardboard.
and foster the glorious place it is today.
It has some of the best parks and
mountain-top vistas in all of Auckland, set
in Devonport.
Rob Drent
Editor
5 Catch a movie at The Vic,
the oldest cinema in the
Southern Hemisphere.
A message from the chair of the 6 Jump off
Torpedo Bay wharf.
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
I always say that
living and working
all! But this is just one example of local
community spirit, exemplified by offerings
7 Take in a folk music concert
at the Bunker on Mt Victoria.
in Devonport is like
being on holiday
all year round. The
at the Michael King Writers’ Centre, the
Depot and Devonport Community House
in addition to the well-utilised library. And
8 Feast on fish and chips at
Cheltenham Beach.
magnificent summer
weather (so far so
good) has just added
for those wanting a little relaxation we have
the Devonport Museum (another example
of community spirit) and the Navy Museum
9 Take on the Aucklander, the
biggest ice cream at White’s
Dairy on Vauxhall Rd.
to the delights of the as well as the heritage King Edward Parade
peninsula. Tourist
spending from
Australia but particularly UK, China, Japan,
shell path leading us on to the many
beaches we love. This second edition of
Destination Devonport by the Flagstaff is
10 Watch the boats and
harbour life from the top
of North Head, the
and Europe has lately been increasing a welcome publication to help guide our “poor man’s helicopter”.
dramatically in Devonport. And no wonder, visitors (and even some locals) around.
11
while the CBD is a construction zone, So I welcome the many visitors that Keep your cool in the
many visitors and cruise ship passengers arrive to enjoy our village and surrounds. North Head tunnels.
have taken the leisurely ferry across to our I wish them and our community a very
12
seaside, historic village of Devonport to safe and enjoyable festive season and a Reflect on the personal
relax to see the sights. The grandeur of the fantastic 2018. and historical at the
115-year-old Esplanade Hotel greets visitors Grant Gillon Navy Museum.
as they leave the wharf and cross the plaza
to the shopping centre. One often sees
their gaze lifted to Mt Victoria (Takarunga)
and around to the Windsor Reserve and Welcome
beaches of Devonport. In the near distance,
of course, is the enticing North Head
to Nord
(Maungauika). Either maunga (mountain) Kiwi Living
offers stupendous views across the gulf,
Nordic Style
harbour and North Shore of Auckland. In
addition, the historic gun emplacements We offer a wide range
and facilities offer something very different of gifts, souvenirs
to the history enthusiast or just the curious. and homeware
The tourists quickly recognise the vibrant
local community, especially if they visit 1 Fleet Street, Devonport
the Visitors’ Centre at 3 Victoria Rd. This (off Victoria Rd)
is run exclusively by volunteers and offers
a tremendous and necessary service to
tourists, visitors and locals alike. Well done
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Devonport facts and stats Source: Statistics New Zealand, 2013 census
Population The resident population (48 per Income The peninsula has above-average Property Over half of individuals (53.1 per
cent male and 52 per cent female) of the levels of personal income. More than 40 per cent) on the Devonport peninsula were
Devonport peninsula was 23,070 at census cent of individuals were recorded as having in properties they owned or part-owned,
time. Of those 20.6 per cent were under 15, a personal income of over $50,000 a year, compared to 43.4 per cent of Aucklanders and
66.1 per cent were aged between 15 and 64 compared to 33.2 per cent for the Auckland 49.8 per cent for New Zealand collectively.
and 13.3 per cent were aged 65 and over. region and 26.7 per cent for New Zealand as
Two-thirds were born in New Zealand. a whole. Of the 8415 dwellings on the peninsula, 44.9
per cent were owned or part-owned by the
Ethnicity The majority (87.4 per cent) of Tertiary Qualifications The peninsula also occupant and 24.3 per cent were owned by
residents identified as European. A further had high levels of educational attainment a family trust. Devonport has higher levels of
8.0 per cent identified as Asian, 6.8 per cent among residents, with 22.1 per cent holding family trust ownership than either Auckland
as Maori, 2.4 per cent as Pacific peoples, 1.4 bachelors degrees, 5.4 per cent postgraduate (15.4 per cent) or New Zealand (14.8 per cent)
per cent Middle Eastern/Latin American/ or honours, 6.4 per cent masters and 1.6 per as a whole.
African and 1.7 per cent identified as a different cent doctoral qualifications.
ethnic group. 2 2 8 9 h o u s e h o l d s w e re i n re n t e d
Employment Two-thirds of the resident accommodation. Of those, 62.3 per cent
Religion Over half the local population population were in employment, with 51.0 were paying more than $350 a week in rent.
stated they did not have a religious faith. This per cent working full time and 15.7 per cent
is significantly higher than for Auckland (37.8 working part time. Of those in employment, Vehicle ownership Nearly 80 per cent of
per cent) and New Zealand (41.9 per cent) as three-quarters were paid employees. The Devonport households had one vehicle or
a whole. Forty-four per cent of Devonport remaining quarter are employers themselves two vehicles. A further 14.5 per cent had three
residents said they were Christian. (7.5 per cent) or self-employed (16.5 per or more vehicles.
cent). The proportion of employers and self- Telecommunications Cell phone access and
Family There were 6348 families, which is an employed on the peninsula was considerably internet access was available in more than 87
increase of 4.8 per cent on 2006 and 9.0 per higher than for Auckland and New Zealand per cent of households.
cent since 2001. Of those, half were couples as a whole (18.4 per cent and 18.7 per cent
with children, 36.5 per cent couples without respectively). Over half of those working Smoking Habits A significant minority of 7.4
children and 13.9 per cent one-parent families. classified themselves as either managers (22.6 per cent claimed to be regular smokers. This
Households There were 8328 households, per cent) or professionals (34.0 per cent). For was less than half the rate across New Zealand
of which 73 per cent were made up of one the other occupation groups, the proportions (15.1 per cent) and well down on Auckland’s
family and 21.3 per cent one person. for the Devonport peninsula were:10.8 per 12.9 per cent. In the 2006 census, 12.1 per cent
cent community workers; 10.7 per cent indicated they were regular smokers.
clerical and administration; 9.0 per cent trades;
8.3 per cent sales; 4.5 per cent other.
Coffee time
Needing a caffeine fix? Destination
Devonport’s coffee lovers identify the
five best spots for a cup of the good stuff.
1. Chiasso Coffee Roasters (20 Wynyard
St) are genuine experts who reliably turn
out some of the best espressos in the vil-
Visit us for a taste of chocolate lage. Real aficionados might like to try their
cold brew, too.
and delicious gifts that will be enjoyed. 2. Devo Coffee (23 Wynyard St), across
the road from Chiasso, is a hole-in-the-
wall establishment that leaves plenty of
bigger establishments in the dust when it
comes to coffee quality, and rightly attracts
a steady stream of regulars.
3. Devon on the Wharf (Devonport Wharf,
1 Queens Parade) is perfectly placed so
you can grab a coffee on your way to or
from the ferry. Most importantly, their bar-
istas know their stuff.
4. Chateaubriant (87a Vauxhall Road,
Cheltenham). You can tell from the queues
at busy times here that the coffee is top
notch. The bonus: it’s served with charac-
teristic French élan.
5. Further afield, Belmont’s Vanilla (5 Wil-
DEVONPORTCHOCOLATES.CO.NZ liamson Ave) makes a great espresso that
17 WYNYARD ST, DEVONPORT has turned lots of this neighbourhood’s
SHOP 34, QUEENS ARCADE, 34 -40 QUEEN ST coffee-conscious locals into regulars.
Friendly service, too.
Summer 2017/18 Destination Devonport Page 5
Plenty of history and an independent spirit
Devonport is one of Auckland’s most
historic suburbs, with European settlement
dating from the mid-1800s. Maori settlement
goes back much further, to around the mid-
14th century.
Three small local mountains were Maori
pa sites (fortified villages). With the arrival
of pakeha settlers, Devonport became an
important farming and shipbuilding centre –
the dry dock at the naval base (now privately
owned) is still in use today.
Devonport was named after the
Devonport naval base in England and the
Royal New Zealand Navy still contributes
significantly to the flavour and prosperity of
the local community.
The harbour occupies a special place
in the hearts of Devonport people. Two
of New Zealand’s best-known yachties –
Bruce Farr and the late Sir Peter Blake – are
local lads, and Sir Peter Blake was a member
of the local yacht club for many years. The
Coastal Classic yacht race officially begins
just beyond Devonport Wharf every year,
with many Farr-designed yachts entering.
North Head is riddled with military
tunnels, connecting bunkers and empty gun
emplacements. Rumours still abound of
mysterious tunnels that are long forgotten. A historic day, women gather outside the Devonport Borough Council
Devonport was originally an island, joined chambers in 1893 to vote for the first time
to the mainland by a narrow causeway
which is still known as Narrow Neck Beach. For more than 100 years, Devonport
Fort Takapuna, with its underground fort was an independently governed borough.
constructed in the late 19th century to repel After a major battle with the government,
NEWTON ANDREWS
the Russians, lies just beyond this beach. Devonport was forced in 1989 to become
The original centre of Devonport was part of a newly created North Shore City.
GALLERY
based at the bottom of Church St, where North Shore City itself was incorporated
boatbuilding and the former Masonic into the newly created Auckland Council
Tavern were located. By the early 1900s, the in 2010.
centre of town shifted to where it is now, Independent Devonport stickers can still Over 40 years of experience
largely due to its proximity to Devonport be seen occasionally on letterboxes around collecting and trading in:
Wharf and Auckland. town, as well as Independent Devonport
posters inside residents’ homes.
Antique Prints
Devonport Firsts Devonport’s independent spirit remains
to this day, with many fights against
government and bureaucracy.
Maps
Devonport featured prominently Famously, locals took the government to Paintings
in the lead-up to women
winning the right to vote in
court in the late 1990s over plans to sell off
a tract of Defence land at Narrow Neck. The Photography
1893. The picture above of residents won, and this area – a large grassy
women gathering to vote at the area up from the beach – is now a park. We are the leading specialists with
Devonport Borough Council Devonport has a remarkable collection Regard to New Zealand related material.
chambers is often used to of late 19th-century villas, some of them
illustrate that historic occasion. very grand indeed. OPEN: Daily (except Tuesday)
11am – 4pm
By the 1970s, many of the villas had
First suburb on the North Shore become dilapidated and some were being
to get electricity, when the pulled down to make way for flats.
2 Queens Parade,
Devonport Power Station was In the 1980s, a heritage movement was
built in 1914 - 1915. established to protect the old buildings.
First recycling depot in New
This coincided with gentrification sweeping
Auckland’s inner-city suburbs.
Devonport
Zealand opened (1977). As a result, many villas were saved and
lovingly restored. You’ll see them both in
Phone: (09) 445 8957
First borough in New Zealand to the village and on the walks around the
vote to become nuclear-free township, brought back to their original newtonandrewsgallery@gmail.com
(1981). elegance and surrounded by beautiful
gardens.
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The exterior finish of the building also caused
problems but this and other issues were
resolved in 1939 when the building was
substantially altered to meet the needs of
the new occupants, the Devonport Borough
Council (see mounted plaque).
1 The Esplanade Hotel
cnr Victoria Rd & Queens Pde
There has been a hotel on this site since
Victoria Road the 1860s when the original Flagstaff Hotel
was established. Officially opened in June
- Town Centre 1903, when it was named the Esplanade, the
present hotel building has been the dominant
Start from the Ferry Terminal
feature of this part of the waterfront for well
and walk across the road over a century. In 1903 the Auckland Star
to the Esplanade Hotel 3 Oliver Mays Building/
wrote approvingly: ‘The hotel is a very fine
The Arcade
building, erected on up-to-date lines with a
5–19 Victoria Road
view to catering for the travellers who visit
this city from other parts of the colony and This impressive row of two-storey shop
beyond. It has been as sumptuously furnished buildings was built between 1880 and about
as it is imposingly built. An air of luxury and 1890. The two shops at the northern end
comfort pervades the whole building.’ were built last, the original buildings on this
site having been destroyed in the Victoria
T he establishment of a commercial area
on lower Victoria Road was prompted by
Continue walking up the
left-hand side of the road
Road fire of 1888. The brick wall of the Oliver
Mays building stopped the fire from extending
further down the street. The building features
a ferry service connecting Devonport with
the city and the development of a wharf a charming arcade through its centre,
and hotel at the foot of the street in the with displays relating to various aspects of
1860s. By the 1880s, Victoria Road had Devonport’s history.
become the leading commercial centre of
the North Shore. By the 1920s the western Cross the road at the first pedestrian
side of Victoria Road was lined with fine crossing, and look at the statue
Victorian and Edwardian commercial
premises. Today Victoria Road has one
4 War Memorial
of the most intact collections of Victorian
and Edwardian commercial buildings in Unveiled in April 1923, the
Auckland. Several of these buildings have
2 Former Post Office/
Devonport War Memorial
been listed by Heritage New Zealand and Council Chambers was one of a large number
the Auckland Council. 3 Victoria Road of memorials erected to
This building was opened in March 1908 the war dead after the First
as Devonport’s first purpose-built post World War. They served as
office and was used for this purpose until surrogate tombs for the
the new post office was opened in 1938 on families and friends of
the opposite side of Victoria Road. While it the many thousands of
was a definite improvement on the earlier men and women who
post office facilities that were housed in a died in the conflict and
local store, the deficiencies of the building were buried in foreign
quickly became apparent. The living lands. The memorial
accommodation upstairs was insufficient to features the figure of
meet the needs of the postmaster, Mr Turner a soldier designed by
and his family of eight children. Working Frank Lynch, the winner
conditions below were far from perfect. of a design competition for the memorial.
There was insufficient ventilation in the rear The bronze figure, known as the ‘untidy
Sponsored by Devonport Rotary
of the building, where women working in the soldier’, is unusual for its informality and
at the heart of your community
www.devonportrotary.co.nz telephone section had to put up with stifling realism. Plaques were subsequently added
conditions. Meanwhile, the entrance area to the memorial to remember the fallen from
suffered from the opposite problem with the the Anglo-Boer War and World War II.
Approximately 1 hour wind frequently whistling in the front door
and blowing money and papers about. Carry on up Victoria Road
Summer 2017/18 Destination Devonport Page 7
5 Windsor Reserve
Walk to the corner of the reserve
This small section of land by the fountain, and look diagonally
has long been a focal point across at the group of three
for Devonport. During buildings on the corner of
the nineteenth century Clarence Street and Victoria Road
it was used for naval
purposes but in 1894 a
deal was struck whereby
the Triangle, and Windsor
Reserve opposite, were handed to the
Devonport Borough Council. The Triangle was 10 Former Bank of New Zealand
the site of the original Council Chambers and 14 Victoria Road
the site has retained an important role in the 8 Johnston & Noble Building The 1920s was a prosperous time for the
municipal, recreational and commemorative 49 Victoria Road banking industry and it was in 1925 that
functions of the area. Over the years it has Verran’s Building 53-55 work began on the Bank of New Zealand
been adorned with a band rotunda, a library Victoria Road building at Devonport designed by the well-
and several memorials including the South plus 57–59 Victoria Road known architectural firm, Edward Mahoney
African War Memorial 1899–1902. Look for & Son. The grand Stripped Classical building
the magnificent Moreton Bay fig tree (also The three buildings north of 8 Clarence
was in stark contrast to the earlier premises
known as an Australian Banyan tree), planted Street were built between 1898 and 1906. occupied by the bank which consisted of a
in 1883. In 1898 a fire broke out in Victoria Road
single storey commercial space attached to
destroying several shops just beyond
the front of a house.
Look across the road to the the corner of Clarence Street including a
western side of the street, saddlery, grocer and bootmaker. Soon after As you continue walking up the road,
to view the following buildings the fire, the building at the northern end with you will notice the house at 24 Victoria
the arched windows was erected and housed Road — it is the oldest existing house
6 The Barber Shop the Edinburgh Bakery business operated by
in Devonport, begun in 1842 and
27 Victoria Road much altered; the rear of the building
George Johnston. It is likely that the building is the most original area. It is the
Established in to the south of this was also built around the last remaining house of a number of
1878, this is the same time. The building on the corner of professional rooms and residences that
oldest remaining Clarence Street and Victoria Road was built a once lined the eastern side of the road
barber shop in few years later, and housed the Johnston and
New Zealand. Noble grocery business and Antonio Martin’s
confectionery shop.
Cross Flagstaff Terrace and continue
walkign up the hill. On the right you
will see the former Post Office
Look across the road to view the
block of buildings on the western
side of the street
7 Buchanan’s Building 11 61– 85 Victoria Road,
33-39 Victoria Road featuring Devonia,
An 1888 fire in Alison’s and Watkin’s Buildings
Victoria Road went Most of the buildings in this block were
9 Former Devonport Post Office
largely unchecked built between 1906 and 1912. The Devonia
due to a lack of
10 Victoria Road
Building (now owned and used upstairs by
efficient water supply. Opened in 1938, and designed in the the RSA) was erected in 1926 to a design in
It finally burnt itself ‘streamlined moderne’ style fashionable the Viennese Secession style in contrast to
out after destroying at the time, it replaced 3 Victoria Road the buildings to the north which are variously
nine shops and seven (refer 2 ) at a time when larger post office Edwardian Baroque or Edwardian Free style.
dwellings, including buildings were being erected throughout The building on the northern side of Devonia
the buildings on the country to accommodate a newly was erected in 1912 for Mrs Buchanan who
these sites. The present buildings arose soon expanded range of functions. This Post leased the shops just as the Alisons did. Next
afterwards and were built with more fire Office closed in 1991. The site housed the along is Alison’s building, erected in 1906
resistant materials than the mainly timber Jackson ‘Muzeum’ of Transport, Sound and for one of Devonport’s leading business
buildings that formerly occupied this part of Victoriana for many years, before becoming families. The small building next door was
Victoria Road. the attractive multi-purpose mall it is now. built in 1906 for the Auckland Gas Company.
The company had been supplying gas to the
people of Devonport since the early 1880s.
The building on the corner of Fleet Street
and Victoria Road was built in 1910 for the
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The pick of Devonport’s best meals
To die for… the Eggs Florentine at Five Loaves Cafe and a classic Galette at Chateaubriant (right)
A few favourite Devonport meals chosen by the Flagstaff team
• Roti and Chicken Curry at Carram • Seafood platter at The Esplanade
• Seafood Chowder at Manuka • Sushi at Asahi
• Eggs Florentine at Five Loaves • Bánh Xèo, crispy savory pancake with prawn, pork and
• The daily special at Corellis bean sprouts at Cafe Hung Vet
• Galette & Le Classique Baguette from Chateaubriant • Potato skins at Vondel
• Vegan Wrap from The Living Room
• Doughnuts at baked Further field: Thai Taste at Kings Store, Belmont Turkish
• Hot chips from Narrow Neck beach cafe Kebab and cheese scones at Little & Friday.
Escape to
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OPENING HOURS 7 DAYS 7.30am - 4.00pm Devonport
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CLOSED DECEMBER 23 to December 29
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The best of Devonport on a stop watch
2 hours in Devonport
If you’re visiting Devoport for a good time
not a long time, the best way to start your
adventure is with a full stomach. You can’t
go wrong at Corellis, whether it’s breakfast,
lunch or dinner - there’s something here to
tickle everyone’s fancy. Make the short stroll
up to Mt Victoria and take in the views over
Auckland, and make sure you check out the
iconic red and white mushrooms. When
you’re finished wandering the mountain,
head down to Cheltenham for a scoop of ge-
lato from Cheltenham Milk Bar. Kick off your
shoes and head to Cheltenham beach while
you’re there. Don’t forget to stop by Vauxhall
Vintage and find yourself a unique treasure to Pohutukawa Playground…Windsor reserve pre-christmas
take home with you.
in a 19th century submarine mining station. surely walked up a sweat – to time treat your-
Half a day in Devonport It always has interesting exhibitions on the self to an ice cream from Devonport Icon
Head down King Edward Pde and enjoy the go. Another bonus is that museum entry is White’s Dairy. If you’re up for it, try a whop-
walk along the waterfront towards Torpedo free, what have you go to lose? North Head, ping 7 scooper- one of Auckland’s biggest.
Bay Wharf. Along the way, stop for coffee Devonport’s historic coastal defence site, is a
and brunch at Platter Cafe where you can five minute walk away - and definitely worth A full day in Devonport
enjoy the spectacular views over the harbour. your time. Take the looping track from the If you’re lucky enough to have a whole day to
Once you get to Torpedo Bay, make sure you base to the top, where along the way you will spend in Devonport, you won’t be disappoint-
walk right out to the edge of the wharf for a find tunnels to explore (bring a flashlight if ed. Every good day starts with coffee, and you
great view. If you’ve got your swimsuit, and you’re not confident in the dark) and gun em- won’t find better than Chiasso on Wynyard
are a confident swimmer, you can even jump placements. Follow steps down the side of the street. Their cold brew, which has been lov-
off the wharf for a dip. The Navy Museum is mountain and find North Head’s little spot of ingly slow dripped for 6 hours, is not to be
located back at the base of the wharf, housed bliss, it’s own hidden beach. By now you’ve missed on a hot day. The Anglican Commu-
nity Op-Shop is conveniently located a few
doors down, where bargains are just begging
to be had. You’ll be buzzing with good karma,
as the shops proceeds go to around 20 differ-
ent charities. On your way up to Mot Victoria
stop in for some unique gift and homewares
shopping at Nord, located on Fleet Street.
After city gazing a-top the mountain, head
towards Church Street where you will find
Cambria Reserve. A scenic stroll through the
reserve will reveal one of Devonport’s hid-
den gems – The Devonport Museum. This
volunteer run museum is filled with histori-
cal treasures and loads of hands on activities
such as a piano, a type writer, skittles and
even a small cinema. If, by this point, your
stomach is starting to grumble the answer to
your problems lies just down the road. Cha-
teaubriant is a small French cafe located in
Cheltenham, filled with yummy treats that
will make your eyes (and your stomach) light
up. Grab a selection of goodies take-away and
head to Cheltenham beach to enjoy them in
front of one of the best views in Devonport -
Rangitoto Island. Before the sun goes down,
make your way back to the main village and
into the beer garden at The Patriot for a cold
brew and to soak up the final rays of the day.
Last but not least, get cosy in front an evening
movie at The Vic vintage theatre. Don’t forget
a large box of buttery popcorn!
Emelia Lake
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Unique and Affordable
Art from Aotearoa
The many dimensions of Depot Artspace, Devonport’s creative community,
coalesce in this dynamic arts destination where you will find New Zealand-made
art, objects, design and contemporary craft. The works represent both established
and emerging artists exhibiting unique contemporary art at affordable prices. 28 Clarence Street, Devonport
Also for sale are thought-provoking publications about the evolving cultural (09) 963 2331
landscape of Aotearoa. www.depotartspace.co.nz
Abducted
New works by Rewa Walia
28 Dec 2017-17 Jan 2018
28 Clarence Street, Devonport (09) 963 2331
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What’s on – galleries and museums
The Depot Artspace
28 Clarence St
This not-for-profit gallery has been part of
the community since 1996. Today, it also
houses a recording studio, a design studio,
professional-development programmes
for artists and, most recently, a publishing
centre. This Summer’s main event is special
guest artist Rewa Walia, exhibiting in the
main gallery with her debut Devonport
show, Abducted.
The Devonport Museum
33a Vauxhall Rd
Anything and everything about Devonport’s
history and heritage is on display in this gem
of a community museum, located in a former
Presbyterian church. Step back in time, 1885 Antique painting by Charles Blomfield of Torpedo
Among its many treasures, you can find the Bay at Newton Andrews Gallery
interior of a reconstructed Devonport villa, a
collection of historical cookbooks, a diorama Flagstaff Gallery Art of this World
of the area before Europeans arrived, Maori 30 Victoria Rd 10 Victoria Rd
weavings, lava bombs, historic toys and a The first dealer gallery on the North Located in the old Post Office, Devon-
butcher’s block made from a huge Kauri tree. Shore opened in 1993. In 2015 it was port’s yellow two-storey Art Deco build-
• Note the restricted opening hours: purchases and refurbished by current ing, this gallery sells a variety of art, craft
Tuesday to Thursday 10am-12noon;
owners Cary and Doug Cochrane. The and gifts, all handmade in New Zealand.
weekends, 12-4pm.
Flagstaff Gallery currently represents
Navy Museum over 60 artists and is a friendly, relaxed Peter Raos Gallery
space in which to view New Zealand 2 Queens Pde
Torpedo Bay Master glass artist Peter Raos has worked
A redeveloped 19th-century subma- art. Their range of works on display are
constantly changing so there is always in Devonport for more than 35 years. His
rine mining station is the home of the wife Prue’s gardening inspires many of his
National Museum of the Royal Newa something new and interesting for visi-
creations. He also makes paper weights that
Zealand Navy at Torpedo Bay. The tors to enjoy.
have a by French Impressionist influence.
museum’s most recent permanent col-
lection is ‘The Boatshed’.
Art by the Sea Newton Andrews Gallery
30 King Edward Pde
The Boatshed and the launching ramp This long-time waterfront gallery shows
2 Queens Pde
were constructed in the 1800s and the work of emerging and established New
Newton Andrews Gallery has over 40
the examples on display have been Zealand artists including that of Devonport
years of experience collecting and trad-
maintained and restored to their former locals Lucy Bucknall, Beatrice Carlson,
ing in early and antique prints, maps,
glory, surrounded by objects associated Graham Downs, Ariel Hu, Bronwyn Menhinick
paintings and photography. Newton
with seamanship. and Carol Readman. Downs will show New
Andrews is the leading specialist for
Paintings from February 11 until March 5.
New Zealand related material.
Something for everyone
Prints Ceramics Sculpture
Acrylic paintings
Watercolours
LTD Prints Oil Paintings Jewellery
Art by the Sea gallery 30 King Edward Pde. Devonport Ph 09 4456665 www.artbythesea.co.nzPage 12 Destination Devonport Summer 2017/18
Watch our village
come to life!
Building is under way at our new Ryman retirement village on
Ngataringa Road and you can watch it all happen from our viewing platform.
Thanks to the brilliant idea of neighbour Janet Digby, the platform has
been a hit for people to watch the progression, especially for children
who are enjoying watching the diggers and trucks.
Come and see for yourself!
Stage
apartme 2
If you would like to secure an
independent apartment at the village, n
plans are available now for the second released! ts
stage which has just been released.
Lock in your fixed weekly fee of
just $129 - guaranteed for life*.
And did you know our deferred
management fee is just 20 percent?
That’s one of the lowest around!
* Terms and conditions apply
For more information please phone
Mark or Janet on 09 445 0909
Sales office: 29 Lake Road, Devonport
Sales office onsite: Ngataringa Road, Devonport
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Devonport’s Graffiti-Art Trail
The Attack by Cinzah in Wynyard St Alley
A gallery of graffiti art has popped up Hawley, Tui, 19/21 Wynyard St alley 9. Robyn Gibson, Blue Bird of Happiness,
around Devonport streets in recent years. 4. Cinzah, Botanica, 22 Wynyard St 59 Church St
Most works were commissioned by the 5. Component, Learning to Learn, and Ro- 10. Mark Edward Noble, What’s the Time?,
Devonport Arts Festival in 2014 or 2017, byn Gibson, Big City, both at 30 Clarence 87/89 Vauxhall Rd walkway
others have been added by local artists St 11. Greer Clayton, View from Arawa, Milk
independently. 6. Sam Melser, Bio – Organic Metamor- Bar, 64 Vauxhall Rd
Keep an eye out for them when you are phosis; Erika Pearce, Turtle Dream Island; 12. Finn Wilson, Captain Chelts, on Chel-
visiting Devonport Fridom, Take Off; Cinzah, The Kill, all at tenham Beach behind 26 Oxford Tce
1. Marcus Watson, Migration, 7 Wynyard 37 Bartley Tce, a private alley behind New 13. Hamish Grotian, Just Dropping In, 15
St World supermarket Cheltenham Rd, corner of Tainui Rd
2. Kelly Spencer, Let it Grow, 6 Wynyard 7. Component, Bette, 8 Victoria Rd For more information, including a map of
St 8. Component, Children will Play, 129 how to best see most of the above murals,
3. Cinzah, The Attack, and Charlotte Victoria Rd (corner of Calliope Rd) see www.devonportartsfestival.com
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Beaches, swimming, and picnicking – we’ve got it all
Welcome to the maritime suburb, says
Devonport’s entrance sign – and for good
reason.
For one, it is the home of the Royal New
Zealand Navy. You may well see naval
uniforms around the village, and if you come
to Devonport by ferry, you might see navy
vessels moored at the HMNZ Philomel base.
Devonport is also home to two sailing
clubs. Wakatere Boating Club, on Narrow
Neck Beach, is where local kids learn to sail
so well that some have become Olympians.
Local sailor Paul Snow-Hansen sailed in Rio
and London, and board sailor Tom Ashley
won gold in Beijing. The Devonport Yacht Glorious Cheltenham Beach, one of the best city beaches in New Zealand
Club, along the waterfront towards North
Head, is one of the oldest in the country. Its and Narrow Neck. (Most beaches are tidal, find a quiet and windless spot on their slopes
most famous member was America’s Cup but Narrow Neck offers swimming in all tides. any day and time. Nice spots can be found all
campaign leader Sir Peter Blake. The club We recommend putting your finger in along the waterfront as well, especially near
offers meals on Friday nights. the air first to see where the wind is coming the yacht club.
The Waitemata waters around the from, then heading to a beach sheltered from Wharf-jumping at Torpedo Bay and
Devonport peninsula are also popular with either the prevailing south-westerly or less Stanley Bay is popular amongst teenagers,
sea-swimmers. The local swim club runs common north-easterly. but banned at Devonport Wharf.
two ocean swim events each year: the Devonport has three popular fishing spots. Cheltenham and Narrow Neck are perfect
Round North Head Swim in November to From east to west: Torpedo Bay wharf; the for a morning coffee or lunch, with a view of
open the season, and the Cheltenham Swim central Victoria Wharf; and Stanley Bay Wharf. Rangitoto, though both get a bit shady and
in April to close it. Friendly sea-swimming Fishing gear can be purchased at Devonport cooler in the evenings.
groups leave Narrow Neck beach early most Hammer Hardware, should the urge to fish Devonport has a maritime history going
weekend mornings. hit you unexpectedly. back to the 1300s, when the Tainui waka is
If you are keen to have a more casual Another way to enjoy the sea is simply to said to have landed at Torpedo Bay, an event
dip while visiting, you are spoilt for choice. look at it, maybe while having a picnic at one commemorated by a stone memorial on
Beaches extend from Stanley Bay to of our many vantage points. North Head the foreshore.
Devonport village, Torpedo Bay, Cheltenham and Mt Victoria are two of the best. You can
Volunteers to guide
you in the right
direction
i-Devonport at 3 Victoria Rd is a tour-
ist information centre run fully by local
volunteers. It is open seven days a week
from 10 am – 4 pm and closes only for
Christmas Day.
About 25 passionate Devonport resi-
dents opened the centre in April 2017 for
the World Masters Games. “And then we
just never closed,” says volunteer coordina-
tor Rebecca McMillan.
It’s the Devonport way. Locals are pas-
sionate about sharing what they know
about the place they live in with visitors.
McMillan is a volunteer herself. “We be-
lieve that for visitors there is nothing quite
like talking to a local about the place. And
for us all volunteering at i-Devonport is
good fun. Visitors are on holiday and in
a happy place, so you meet some lovely
people,” she says.
i-Devonport replaced a Auckland Coun-
cil-run facility that was shut down due to
budget restraints.
Devonport has a long history of com-
munity service, and this time they wanted
to make sure visitors have the best tourist
experience possible.Summer 2017/18 Destination Devonport Page 15
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Devonport Museum – 150 years of history
If you’re after a hands-on, family-
friendly and historical look at Devon-
port, then the Devonport Museum
is not to be missed. After its recent
refurbishment by Heritage Rescue,
your eyes are bound to light up as you
walk into the museum that is housed
in part of an early Presbyterian Church
building. There is something here to
entertain everyone, including a kids
corner, a Devonport Transport dis-
play, models and a small cinema. Its
collection of historical photographs,
dating back as early as 1864, and their
timeline display give a snapshot into old
Devonport. After taking in Devonport’s
rich history, have a play on the piano,
the typewriter or try your luck at a game
of skittles. The Devonport Museum is
run by a group of skilled volunteers, as
well as two part-time researchers, and
is supported by the local board and
council. The best way to find this hid-
den gem is via a scenic walk through
Cambria Reserve, where you will find
the museum set at the back of the park.
Pack a picnic to sit and eat in the park
after your visit.
Church backdrop… the Devonport Museum is housed in part of an old church Entry is free.
Devonport Museum – stepping back in time
Come and visit our friendly local museum, filled with
fascinating exhibits and staffed by knowledgable volunteers.
33a Vauxhall Rd
Summer hours
Tuesday to Thursday 10am-12noon
Weekends 12-4 phone
445 2661. Museum.
Info@devonportmuseum.org.nz
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Out and about – summer events
Monday 18 December, 8 pm: Christmas Party
with Mummers, mince pies, carols, items from
the floor – Devonport Folk Club, The Bunker on
Mount Victoria. Members $3 and non-members
$5; Shore Funny, stand-up comedy – The Vic, 56
Victoria Rd. Tickets $15 at the door.
Tuesday 19 December, 7:30 pm: Craig Bracken
& The Flaming Mudcats, blues band – Corellis
Café, 46 Victoria Rd. Free.
Friday 22 December, 9 pm - late: Live Band –
The Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. Free.
Sunday 24 December (Christmas Eve), 9 pm –
late: Live Band – The Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. Free.
Thursday 28 February, 7 – 9.15 pm: Premiere
Voice Studio New Year concert – Rose Centre, 4
School Rd, Belmont.
Friday 29 February, 7 – 9.15 pm: Premiere
Voice Studio New Year concert – Rose Centre, 4
School Rd, Belmont.
Sunday 31 December (New Year’s Eve), 9 pm -
late: Live Band – The Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. Free.
Monday 1 January (New Year’s Day), 8 pm: New
beginnings theme night – Devonport Folk Club,
The Bunker on Mount Victoria. Members $3 and
non-members $5.
Monday 8 January, 8 pm: Alan Reid in Concert –
Devonport Folk Club, The Bunker on Mt Victoria, At the Esplanade…
Tickets $15.
Tony Masterantonio
Tuesday 9 January, 9.30 – 11 am: Preschool
play session – Windsor Reserve. Free.
Friday 12 January, 9 pm - late: Live Band – The Callum Dundas Trio, Funk Pop – Esplanade Saturday 10 February, 6 – 9 pm: Summer Jazz,
Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. Free. Hotel, 1 Victoria Rd. Free. John Tuala Duo, rhythm and blues – Esplanade
Monday 22 January, 8 pm: Club Night – Hotel, 1 Victoria Rd. Free.
Saturday 13 January, 6 – 9 pm: Summer Jazz,
Ashe Cuba, Latin Quartet – Esplanade Hotel, 1 Devonport Folk Club, The Bunker on Mt Victoria, Tuesday 13 February, 9.30 – 11 am: Preschool
Victoria Rd. Free. Members $3 and non-members $5. play session – Windsor Reserve. Free
Monday 15 January, 8 pm: Zarek Silberschmidt Tuesday 23 January, 9.30 – 11 am: Preschool Wednesday 14 February, 6:30 – 9 pm: Summer
– Devonport Folk Club, The Bunker on Mt Victo- play session – Windsor Reserve. Free. Jazz, Margaret Umbers Trio, jazz trio – Esplanade
ria, Members $3 and non-members $5. Friday 26 January, 9 pm - late: Live Band – The Hotel, 1 Victoria Rd. Free.
Tuesday 16 January, 9.30 – 11 am: Preschool Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. Free. Friday 16 February, 9 pm - late: Live Band – The
play session – Windsor Reserve. Free. Saturday 27 January, 6 – 9 pm: Summer Jazz, Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. Free.
Friday 19 January, 9 pm - late: Live Band – The Vox Nova, gypsy jazz quartet – Esplanade Hotel, 1 Saturday 17 February, 6 – 9 pm: Summer Jazz,
Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. Free. Victoria Rd. Free. Johnny Leigh Calder, jazz trio – Esplanade Hotel,
Tuesday 30 January, 9.30 – 11 am: Preschool 1 Victoria Rd. Free.
Saturday 20 January, 6 – 9 pm: Summer Jazz,
play session – Windsor Reserve. Free Tuesday 20 February, 9.30 – 11 am: Preschool
Friday 2 February, 9 pm - late: Live Band – The play session – Windsor Reserve. Free
Locals’ tip Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. Free.
Saturday 3 February, 6 – 9 pm: Summer Jazz,
Tony Masterantonio, blues trio – Esplanade
Friday 23 February, 9 pm - late: Live Band – The
Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. Free.
Saturday 24 February, 6 – 9 pm: Summer Jazz,
Hotel, 1 Victoria Rd. Free. Tom Rodwell, blues – Esplanade Hotel, 1 Victoria
Community Gardening Devonport is not Tuesday 6 February, 9.30 – 11 am: Preschool Rd. Free.
only home to some of the Wecountry’s
source amost
play session – Windsor Reserve. Free Tuesday 27 February, 9.30 – 11 am: Preschool
unique
beautiful villa gardens but selection
also has a strong Friday 9 February, 9 pm - late: Live Band – The play session – Windsor Reserve. Free.
history of community gardening. and
of vintage Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. Free.
If you simply can’t do retro furniture,
without getting
your hands dirty while on homewares andyou
your holiday,
are welcome to dig. objects of interest.
Ngataringa Organic
Garden is located at 27 Lake Rd and entirely
run by volunteers. It is open to the public on
Wednesdays and Sundays from 9 am until
noon. It started out 32 years ago as a haven
for people with mental illness. The tradition
continued when a community group took
over the garden three years ago.
Mt Cambria Reserve is home to the
Devonport Community Garden, also run by
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volunteers in the
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open to the shops at on
public,
Sundays89from
Vauxhall rd,This
2 – 4pm. Devonport.
site used to be a
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ofwww.vauxhallvintage.co.nz
dedicated volunteers transformed it into
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From the Flagstaff
news files in 2017
January: Devonport Library cat Benjamin
dies; council ignores Ryman’s offer to
reduce building height; Devonport heritage
champion Margot McRea receives a QSM;
Devonport Garden and Floral Art Club
celebrates 70 years. February: Pole vaulter
Eliza McCartney wins Halberg Award for
favourite sporting moment for winning
Bronze at Olympics; Devonport Peninsula
Precinct Society appeal Ryman consent
in Environment Court; Devonport opens
volunteer-run tourist information centre;
Sam Bullock wins 2017 NZ Open Kite
Foil Nationals; parishioners vote to sell
St Augustine’s Church; Devonport Wharf
tenants vacated. March: Council closes
Bunker after 46 years; heritage farmhouse
trucked out of Devonport to be replaced
with Onehunga villa; Devonport writers’
collection launched at library; Depot Celebrating planning conessions… Devonport locals on the summit of Mt
Artspace publishes a book on suicide; Victoria after Ryman Village changes some its designs after mediation
Devonport children’s magazine goes
national. April: Ngati Whatua donate 1500 of locals collect free rat traps to join Dirty light from Environment Court; Fullers ferry
rat traps to local Dirty Rat Campaign; Rat campaign; historic North Head gun systems found heavily at fault in 2016 Kea
Devonport Community Choir folds; Bunker fired for Heritage Rescue TV programme; accident; North Shore United celebrates 50-
reopens with new fire exit plans; suspicious demolition specialist pleads guilty in Seacliffe year anniversary of Chatham Cup; council
fire at local picture framing business; coastal Ave asbestos case. August: Cheltenham report finds Devonport fourth at risk from
landslip near Ryman site; Flagstaff finalist security cameras used in police investigation tsunami among Auckland suburbs; Matthew
for Community Newspaper of the Year into death of swimmer; Belmont stand- Lucente wins national junior squash title.
at the Canon Media Awards; Devonport up paddle-boarder wins Molokai 2 Oahu November: Rezoned Belmont property
video shop closes after 30 years. May: world champs in record time; Devonport hits $2 million mark; archaeological remains
Heritage Rescue TV show does Devonport gets new library manager; first meeting of Duder Brickworks on display at Ryman
Museum make-over; Ryman makes design of new preservation society Devonport site; Rose Centre celebrates 25th birthday;
changes after locals fight back; former All Heritage 2017; St Augustine’s Church sells TGS holds 90th year reunion; Dirty Rat
Black Mils Muliaina coaches TGS rugby for $1.3 million; Harry Waine wins bronze in campaign catches 100th rat; a five-year-old
team. June: Heritage bungalow trucked Junior Track Cycling World Championship. boy drowns at Torpedo Bay wharf; council
off Macky Ave; Logan Dunning-Beck September: Navy plans to extend wharf into blocks private sale of historic Bayswater boat
skippers Youth America’s Cup into second harbour; Kate Williams youngest member of club building. December: Mt Victoria car ban
place; Devonport’s role in nuclear-free North Harbour senior women’s rugby squad; to come next year; Janayah Wadsworth wins
movement celebrates 30 years; wrapping Bayswater School signs up for national BIS Idol; Cheltenham pohutukawa chopped
comes off Masonic renovation; Flagstaff breakfast-in-schools programme; Bayswater down to make room for swimming pool;
wins three Community Newspaper Awards; starts monthly Kaitahi community dinner Wilson Home gets new crew; Ian Stewart
Hauraki parents tackle school traffic safety. programme; bus crashes into Vauxhall Rd appointed Yachting NZ high performance
July: St Paul’s church, which became a apartments. October: New petrol station in director; Lake Rd plans progress; Michele
chess centre, sells again; wharenui plans Cheltenham announced for 2018; Butterbee Leggott first female Fellow of Royal Society.
for Bayswater church emerge; hundreds childcare centre application gets green
Fun Facts 2 In 1897, a resident of Narrow Neck,
Ernest Hope Peel (grandson of Sir
Robert Peel, British Prime Minister and
4 In 1878, a free library was formed in
Devonport (the first in the Auckland
Provincial District).
about namesake of the British Bobbies), made
Devonport
headlines when he took the law into
his own hands. Angry and tired of being
woken by the early morning practices at a
5 Pat Sheehan, Mayor of Devonport
from 1973 to 1980, actively endorsed
the Devonport Borough Council starting
target range established by the local Rifle New Zealand’s first municipal recycling
Association, he marched his wife and six scheme in 1976. Pat’s brother, Terry
1 When Waitemata Golf Club was
formed on 21 August 1905, the joining
fee was one guinea, with an entrance fee of
daughters down to Narrow Neck Beach
one morning, to stand in the firing line,
Sheehan, proclaimed himself to be King
of Devonport, and was a well-known local
so the rifle club would put an end to this prankster, partly responsible for placing
£1 per round of play. It is the second-oldest annoying practice. a bronze plaque on the waterfront that
golf club in Auckland. At the inaugural declares: On This Site In 1897 Nothing
meeting, it was agreed that caddies would
be paid sixpence for an afternoon, and a
penny for every ball found.
3 In September 1881 the council passed
a law prohibiting the keeping of pigs.
Happened.Summer 2017/18 Destination Devonport Page 19
For Families
January holiday programme,
playground, fun exhibits.
Café
A great place to soak up the sun, great
food and amazing views.
Culture
Journey through the New Zealand
Navy’s history from WW1 – modern day.
Free Admission
Open 7 Days, 10am – 5pm
64 King Edward Parade, Devonport
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