Fort Takapuna, Auckland
Fort Takapuna, built between 1886 and 1889 at the head of the Rangitoto Channel in the Hauraki Gulf, offers a glimpse of New Zealand's 19th - 20th century military history.
Fort Takapuna, built between 1886 and 1889 at the head of the Rangitoto Channel in the Hauraki Gulf, offers a glimpse of New Zealand's 19th - 20th century military history. It was the last of its kind in the country to house twin 6 inch disappearing guns in underground pits that controlled access to the Rangitoto Channel.
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About Fort Takapuna
170 Vauxhall Rd, Narrow Neck, Auckland 0624, New Zealand
+64 21 574 733
Fort Takapuna and Nearby Sights on Map
Narrow Neck
The Narrow Neck beach offers a quiet spot for swimming and relaxing
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
Mount Victoria
Mt Victoria is a volcanic hill on the North Shore that offers panoramic views of the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf
Bayswater
Calliope Dock
Sea Life Aquarium
Bastion Point
The highlight of Bastion Point is the Art Deco Savage Memorial, the tomb and memorial garden for Michael Joseph Savage, the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mission Bay
The Mission Bay beach is a popular spot for locals
Onepoto Bridge
