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Bastion Point.Travel 5 minutes along the scenic waterfront drive to Bastion Point. that has panoramic views over the Waitemata Harbour, Rangitoto Island and central Auckland. It has large grassed open spaces for casual recreation such as picnicing, ball games , kite flying etc. There is a memorial to Michael Joseph Savage, New Zealand’s first Labour Prime Minister, that is built on the previoussite of a gun emplacement, dating from the 1880s. The memorial obelisk is surrounded by beautiful gardens and a reflective pool with hedges and flower-beds. Bastion Point is open from 6.30am-9pm daily. The car park is closed after dark. Mission Bay. 
One Tree Hill.Drive through scenic Cornwall Park, with sheep and cattle grazing, to the summit of One Tree Hill,to observe panoramic views of the city and isthmus. 
Mt Eden. Another Auckland sightseeing drive is to go up Mt Eden for magnificent views of the city and harbours. 
Devonport.Catch a ferry from downtown or drive over the bridge to the historic seaside village of Devonport, that has a pleasant, laid back atmosphere. Walk around the village and visit some of the many art galleries scattered throughout the village, including specialists in jewellery, ceramics, glass art, paintings, sculptures and more. Listed below are some Devonport galleries that are wellworth a visit: Peter Raos - master glass artist. Flagstaff Gallery - One of the leading dealers in contemporary New Zealand fine art . Lode Jewellery - gallery and workshop of gold and silver hand-crafted jewellery. Art by the Sea - contemporary New Zealand art from fine art to glass-work, pottery, sculpture,jewellery and wood-turning. Three extinct volcanoes provide landmarks around Devonport, which are thought to have been the location of fortified Maori settlements from about 1350 AD. Walking around the village takes you back to earlier times, because of the beautifully renovated Victorian villas lining the streets. You can get to Devonport by car or ferry. The ferry departs from the wharf, at the bottom end of Queen Street. 
North Head.North Heads history dates back to 1150 AD according to Maori lore. In the 1870’s, early Euoropean settlers occupied North Head and set up military defenses to protect the Waitemata harbour from the feared invasion by Russians that never eventuated. You can explore the tunnels of North Head,(take a torch!), and find the disappearing guns, searchlight emplacements and other military defense structures. North Head also has Some of the best views of the Hauraki Gulf and the Waitemata Harbour. North Head is about 1.5 kilometres from Devonport, along King Edward Parade by the water front and then follow the signs on the right to North Head. The reserve is open from 6am to 10pm seven days a week. 
The Scenic Drive.Runs through the bush-clad Waitakere Ranges from Titirangi to Swanson in the west of Auckland.It gets its name from the sweeping views over the western parts of the Auckland Region. The road passes through the village of Waiatarua, then the rest is mainly through native bush. It connects to the West Coast Road, Shaw Road, Konini Road and Piha Road to the surf beaches at Karekare and Piha. There are many hiking trails starting from Scenic Drive. The Arataki Visitor Centre provides visitor information icluding maps of the walking tracks. There is a tourist railway that runs from northern Scenic Drive to the Waitakere dam. Rose Hellaby House near Waiatarua is a shop selling a facinating collection of antiques and interesting items. Parts of the road pass through private land where there are, several potters, and several architecturally designed houses in the bush, such as that of photographer Brian Brake. Mangere Mountain. 
Coastal Pohutakawa drive to Miranda.A variety of wading birds can be seen here and there's an information centre there to tell you about them. Miranda has several craft outlets and a hot spring for swimming. Click here for more detail. Click below to search, price & book selected activities. 
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