About the Devonport Community

Devonport is genuinely a rare treat a beautiful seaside village right in the heart of this international city, just a short 8 minute ferry ride across the stunning habour from the bustling metropolis of the CBD of Auckland.

Devonport has outstanding Victorian and Edwardian heritage homes along with classic ornate 1920's bungalows and special contemporary designed homes. It boasts the richest collection of heritage properties which are enthusiastically maintained by owners. The heritage features of the village extend to the original cinema which whilst not currently operating as a cinema is being protected through local authority ownership for future generations.

Families have a range of the finest schools to choose from for their children that are located in our region.

Devonport Peninsula is consistently rated as one of the most exceptional areas in Auckland and New Zealand to live in. A recent report has declared that Devonport is the safest metropolitan suburb in the whole of New Zealand to live. It is a lifestyle destination with a village and family atmosphere that is very special.

Eating

A huge range of cafe's and restaurants are avaiable for you to choose. From the 100 year old Esplanade hotel, tea houses, local pubs to the interesting range of ethnic eating out delights.

Shopping

Devonport is a tourist destination and has a wonderful variety of shops to choose from. Along with music, books, clothing, fashion, nick nacks, travel, banks, glass, photo, art galleries paint, bread, fruit and vegetables, dvd and many other interesting shops to discover.

Transport

Devonport, Stanley bay and Bayswater are some of the only suburbs that have an efficient consistant ferry boat service to the central business district of downtown Auckland.An ideal way to travel to work or big city entertainment. There is also an excellent bus service across the North Shore and to the central city.

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