维多利亚山

维多利亚山 offers panoramic views of 奥克兰 City, Rangitoto岛, the 北岸 and the Hauraki Gulf. Starting at the top of the pretty seaside town of Devonport, the steep walk will take about 20 minutes to the summit. Alternatively, you can drive to the top where there is parking available.

维多利亚山 Reserve is a great (and free) way to see postcard views of the 奥克兰 region.

The threat of Russian expansion into the Pacific stimulated construction of 奥克兰`s coastal defences. 太维多利亚, being the highest of Devonport`s volcanic cones at 283 feet (87m) was chosen for the Observation and Control Post. The great disappearing gun was  mounted here. This gun it is the last of its type in New Zealand remaining on its original mounting. 这枪只开了一枪.

维多利亚山 is also home to Michael King Writers Centre, a historic cemetery and a water pumping station.