Guided Tours and Audio Guide

GUIDED TOURS 1½ to 2 hours

riding to the Summits of our Volcanic Cones

Shorter rides perfect for younger ones or those with less time

A heritage podcast brings to life stories of prominent Devonport buildings, thanks to a cast of local identities. The audio tour is an online resource coordinated as a community project by the Devonport Business Association, It takes listeners on a walking tour from the ferry terminal up Victoria Rd, pointing out features of interest. A downloadable map showing the sites is also available. The audio tour lasts 90 minutes, drawing on the knowledge of North Shore historian David Verran, who wrote the background content from which a script was developed. Devonport Heritage advocate Margot McRae narrates it. Local heritage architect Jeremy Salmond discusses architecture; former Esplanade owner Grant Gillon talks about the historic hotel; Anne Iremonger, a former business owner, gives some commercial history; and cinema enthusiast Murray Thompson takes listeners back to the days of the Benwells (original owners of the Vic Theatre) and the old State Theatre. The Business Association also commissioned Devonport Museum to produce bronze heritage plaques to be placed on notable commercial buildings. “These can be read in isolation, or used as touchstones on the audio journey, the association says. “We’re excited about being able to produce a fabulous self-led heritage tour for Devonport’s visitors, locals and even students in our local schools to learn more about the place they call home.” Go to devonport.co.nz to find this and other useful visitor resources.

(Tour duration approx. 1.15hrs) Check availability on our website to book your tour departing from the Devonport Ferry Building entrance For email bookings or enquiries: paul@devonporttours.co.nz Phone 09 445 3266 | www.devonporttours.co.nz