Devonport Seaside Village - North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand

The charming seaside village of Devonport on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand is characterised by historic Victorian wooden villas dating back to the beginning of last century, and beautiful native Pohutakawa trees.  This picturesque and quaint part of Auckland is centrally located, and just a ten-minute ferry ride from the heart of Auckland city.   The Esplanade Hotel is the ultimate in seaside accommodation in Devonport, Auckland - a New Zealand Historic Places Trust building, and right on the waterfront of Auckland harbour.

The shopping strip along Victoria Road provides an eclectic mix of boutique shops, cafes, world-class art studios and galleries all within easy walking distance from The Esplanade Hotel. Adjacent to the hotel is the very helpful Devonport Visitor Information Centre. Devonport has a cinema, three museums, tennis courts, a gym, and the 18-hole Waitemata golf course is only 5 minutes by car.

From the Devonport ferry terminal it is easy to make excursions to Auckland city and the islands in the gulf including Tiritiri Matangi, Waiheke, and Kawau.

Across the road from The Esplanade Hotel is the beautiful Windsor reserve. This reserve is a lovely spot for a picnic under the Pohutakawa trees, to watch boats sailing on the harbour, to kick a ball, or to just relax in the sun. The well-equipped playground is a favourite with local families. Nearby Mount Victoria and North Head are easy to ascend and offer expansive views of North Shore City, Auckland City, Rangitoto Island and the rest of the Hauraki Gulf.

For beach lovers, Cheltenham Beach is nearby. The beach is sandy and a safe place to swim, and is considered by many to be one of Auckland’s best beaches. Stanley Bay and Torpedo Bay are also handy swimming beaches.