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  Devonport, New Zealand, Pictures
Devonport lies across from Auckland at the neck of Waitemata Harbour, at the entrance to Hauraki Gulf and the Pacific Ocean.
Devonport's pleasant environment, spectacular harbor views, and nearby sandy beaches have led to its development as a residential suburb of Auckland and a recreational area.
Devonport is situated on volcanic rock, which is riddled with tunnels.
www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/New_Zealand/Devonport_town.html   (202 words)

  
  Encyclopedia: Devonport, New Zealand
Lake Pupuke is a freshwater lake occupying a volcanic crater between the suburbs of Takapuna and Milford on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand.
North Shore City in New Zealand is one of several cities in the Auckland metropolitan area, and the fourth largest city by area in the country.
Devonport is a seaside suburb of poo Auckland, New Zealand.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Devonport,-New-Zealand   (862 words)

  
 Devonport, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Devonport is a seaside suburb of Auckland, New Zealand.
Devonport is one of the oldest areas on Auckland's North Shore.
Because of a nearby deep water anchorage suitable for naval vessels a naval base was established, which is still the primary base for the Royal New Zealand Navy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Devonport,_New_Zealand   (240 words)

  
 North Shore, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Auckland Harbour Bridge connects it to Auckland City on the south side of the Waitemata Harbour.
Devonport is home to the main base of the Royal New Zealand Navy and Albany is home to Massey University's Auckland campus.
Running North from Takapuna Beach to Milford, the stretch of coast is often referred to as "the million dollar mile" and many properties there have sold for several million dollars (NZ$) particularly because of the fine beaches, popular schools and shopping centres.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Shore,_New_Zealand   (484 words)

  
 New Zealand Details
Devonport, a charming harbor town fifteen minutes by ferry from Auckland, is a good option for the Auckland area.
New Zealanders have a worldwide reputation for being hospitable and friendly ("except to their Aussie neighbors", we've heard locals say, tongue in cheek).
New Zealand's seasons are opposite those in the northern hemisphers, with climates spanning the range of those found between Los Angeles and Seattle in the United States.
www.highonadventure.com /Hoa99apr/Newzlnd/nzdet.htm   (662 words)

  
 Devonport Sea Cottage
The perfect location in Devonport, the cottage is ideally situated midway between lovely Cheltenham Beach, historic North Head in one direction, and Devonport village and the ferry in the other direction.
Devonport, a charming historic seaside village, on the northern shores of Auckland city.
From Devonport you can explore the Auckland area, enjoy the sparkling waters of the Waitemata harbour with it's many cruises and ferry services to the wonderful islands of the Hauraki gulf.
www.homestaysnz.co.nz /listings/46   (397 words)

  
 New Zealand Restaurants Guide & Food Reviews-Forum-Time2Dine NZ
New Zealand Restaurant Reviews-add your restaurant review and be part of the fun.
New Zealand Food and Wine is in a class of its own.
Are you looking for a New Zealand Restaurant Job, or Auckland Restaurant chef job, or are you a restaurant looking for staff.
forum.time2dine.co.nz   (1550 words)

  
 Jim & Marlene's Website - pafg18 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Norman COSGRAVE was born on 31 Aug 1889 in Kaukapakapa, New Zealand.
Dulcie COSGRAVE was born in 1892 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Ellen MEALE was born in 1890 in Waiwera, New Zealand.
home.cogeco.ca /~mcosgrave1/paf2/pafg18.htm   (746 words)

  
 Gerald Butler Beere Descendants - pafg02.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Roberta Pentland BEERE was born in 1867 in Cambridge Waikato New Zealand.
Winifred BEERE was born in 1873 in Cambridge Waikato New Zealand.
Emily Florence BEERE was born in 1874 in Wellington New Zealand.
www.airgale.com.au /beere/pafg02.htm   (696 words)

  
 Devonport, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It is one of the oldest areas on Auckland's North Shore.
The settlement was then renamed to Devonport after the British naval town of Devonport.
A regular ferry service runs between Devonport and the central business district of Auckland.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/devonport__new_zealand   (165 words)

  
 Karin's Garden Villa, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
A charming restored villa close to the beach in Devonport, Auckland and with large native gardens, beautiful rooms and a self contained cottage for families or groups.
Only 5 minutes away is the lovely, tree-lined Cheltenham Beach and the Devonport Golf course and 3 minutes drive from the historic and picturesque centre of Devonport.
Only 5 minutes away is the lovely, tree-lined Cheltenham Beach and the Devonport Golf course and 3 minutes drive from the historic and picturesque centre of Devonpo...
www.ginz.com /new_zealand/auckland/devonport/accommodation/suppliers/Karins_Garden_Villa/itineraryitem   (472 words)

  
 The Peace & Plenty Inn, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
Recognised as one of New Zealands top Bed and Breakfast establishments and well situated on the North shore of Auckland Harbour, this property is ideal for a relaxing few days after your arrival or before you fly out of the country.
Recommended by the Sunday New York Times, International magazines, and leading tourist guide books, The Peace and Plenty Inn is a popular accommodation for visitors to Auckland.
Situated on the waterfront in central historic Devonport on the North side of Auckland harbour and with easy ferry access to downtown Auckland and the Viaduct Basin.
www.ginz.com /new_zealand/auckland/accommodation/devonport/suppliers/The_Peace__and__Plenty_Inn/itineraryitem   (519 words)

  
 Apartment accommodation at Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand - Wynyard Apartment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
is set right in the heart of the historic seaside village of Devonport (one of the earliest settled areas of Auckland), just 1 minute's walk from numerous trendy cafes, the yummy chocolate factory, delicatessans, restaurants, galleries, antique shops, rare book shops, post office and well-stocked supermarket.
Devonport is the ideal base for your visits to the Auckland region.
Whether your interest is yachting, art, ceramics, photography, rare books, swimming and beaches, golf, admiring outstanding Victorian timber architecture, gardens and parks, walking (on the flat or scrambling up the sides of 2 extinct volcanoes!) there is plenty to keep you amused.
www.cottagestays.co.nz /wynyard/apartment.htm   (361 words)

  
 Devonport accommodation - The Peace & Plenty Inn
The Peace and Plenty, a gorgeous and graciously restored 1880’s Victorian villa, overlooks a park, the waterfront and the quaint maritime village of Devonport and is just a short stroll to the ferry which leaves for central Auckland and the surrounding islands of the Hauraki Gulf.
Furnishings are a mix of New Zealand and English antiques.
Even the menu is beautifully presented and sets the scene for a superb breakfast, starting with fresh Kerikeri orange juice, home-made muesli and tropical fruits.
www.lodgings.co.nz /peaceandplenty.html   (238 words)

  
 North Head - Devonport New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
1889 Fort Cautley was in steady process with new guns, an 8 inch disappearing gun, with a 7 inch RML and a 6-pr Nordenfelt on both northern and southern flanks of North Head.
One gun is known to be at New Market in Auckland pointing down the main street.
Work began in 1935 with three new search light emplacements and emplacements for 4 inch guns at North Battery.
www.devonport.co.nz /northhead.htm   (996 words)

  
 Earnscliff, Devonport, Auckland
Devonport: Luxury accommodation in historic mansion north of Auckland Harbour.
Built in 1882 in the style of an English Gothic mansion, the house is complete with high ceilings and arches galore that open onto sprawling verandahs that are perfect for whiling away sunny afternoons.
A new conservatory, in keeping with the style of the house, blends indoor living seamlessly into the landscaped garden, redolent with the scent of wisteria, roses and lavender.
www.babs.co.nz /earnscliff   (158 words)

  
 Auckland Art Galleries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The website adheres to the 'not for private profit' policy of their galleries and is essentially another, more accessible, wider reaching exhibition opportunity for NZ emerging artists.
Auckland Art Fair - a showcase for some of New Zealand's finest contemporary art with professional galleries from around New Zealand and Australia presenting works by their leading artists.
The gallery presents a new show every three weeks and carries a wide selection of gallery artists' work in stock.
www.zeroland.co.nz /auckland_art_galleries.html   (1275 words)

  
 Tauranga motel accommodation - Hotel on Devonport - Tauranga, New Zealand.
Hotel on Devonport is a new luxury complex on the waterfront in the heart of the CBD.
Hotel on Devonport offers you a fusion of style and comfort in all 38 rooms...
Hotel on Devonport is a perfect venue for your conference which will be tailor-made to suit your needs.
www.jasons.co.nz /brochure_rack/devonport_towers/index.cfm   (116 words)

  
 Goldsbury Family, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand.
A family tree for the New Zealand / Australian branch and the family in Ipswich that it started with, has been prepared by Elwyn Goldsbury, Wellington NZ.
It is difficult to ascertain genealogical links to that period we refer to as The Dark Ages indeed, and as one of our articles shows, there have been contesting claims made even to the present day with families to Hereward the Wake and indeed to Havelok.
I am proud of that all links even though some would be shocked in horror, or ashamed at what they might find somewhere in their family tree and lineage.
www.homestay-devonport.info /goldsbury/family.htm   (2523 words)

  
 Auckland New Zealand Devonport Bed and Breakfast accommodation - Villa Cambria
Villa Cambria is one of the finest Bed and Breakfast Inns in Devonport.
Voted by guests as the best B and B in the premium category of the BandB Directory of New Zealand in 2000, this elegant, historic Villa is a typical Devonport Victorian home.
Devonport boasts more than 30 restaurants and offers excellent shopping, a cinema, many lovely walks and beaches, and offers the best view of Auckland from the top of Mt Victoria just one of 49 extinct volcanic cones dotted around Auckland.
www.designzontravel.co.nz /bedandbreakfast/villacambria/villacambria.htm   (408 words)

  
 Auckland Luxury Hotel Accommodation Devonport Boutique Hotel Accommodation Auckland New Zealand
This Auckland heritage boutique hotel is nestled in the heart of Devonport village, just across the harbour from the heart of Auckland City.
After a busy day sight-seeing or on business, The Esplanade Hotel is a haven to escape to at the end of the day…sit back and relax in the bar or restaurants and watch the Auckland city lights and harbour activity.
This heritage boutique hotel accommodation in Devonport has 17 rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, including a luxury suite, and a penthouse apartment, 2 bars, a restaurant, and cafe.
www.esplanadehotel.co.nz /home.htm   (352 words)

  
 One New Zealand - Auckland travel and tourist information guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Auckland region is the most cosmopolitan in New Zealand and many international surveys report Auckland to be one of the top 10 cities in the world to live in.
Consequently Aucklanders have the highest number of boats per head of population in New Zealand, and the world, thus known as the "City of Sails".
Auckland's activities are endless; Visit the new 24 hour Casino in the heart of the city, take in a show at one of the many theatres, or take the family to Rainbows End amusement park, next to the Manukau city shopping centre.
www.onenz.co.nz /tourism/2/Index.htm   (596 words)

  
 House / Villa with Pool For Rent in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Call Ann St Cartmail in New Zealand on 09 4180 890 (International +64 9 4180890), Fax: +64 9 4181 142
Built in 1898 this former Manse sits high on the shoulder of Mt. Victoria next to the Mt. Cambria reserve.
James Bertram, the author, academic, Rhodes Scholar, war correspondent and Japanese POW was born and lived in this house from 1910 to 1914.
www.cybo.net /devonport   (294 words)

  
 New Zealand Art Gallery - Art Of This World, Devonport, New Zealand
Within New Zealand, all goods are sent by courier and require a receipt of delivery signature.
Overseas, all original artworks will be sent by Express Courier service and require a receipt of delivery signature.
When we export to you our charges exclude New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST) and cover packaging, insurance, documents and delivery.
www.artofthisworld.co.nz /shopping.cfm   (775 words)

  
 Digital photography, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand. Digital photos, nz photo cards, nz art cards
Apart from promoting New Zealand and Pacific arts, we also do webdesign for other businesses and digital photography.
You can find more info regarding the photo cards and art cards (including size, cost, ordering) at the 'sample cards and info page'.
The cards are all matted and fit in a standard envelope and are easy to send anywhere within New Zealand and around the world.
www.aotearoa.co.nz /cards   (162 words)

  
 The Devonport Directory: your local guide to Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
Devonport Local Radio - Click here to listen to Devonport Local Radio - Flea FM 88.2
Mon 6th Aug - New to Devonport - Join us at the Community House for either morning tea (10am) or for a glass of wine in the evening (7pm).
To contribute any news items or details of upcoming events that you would like to have listed here - or to get listed in the Devonport Directory, please send an email to listed@devonportdirectory.co.nz
www.devonportdirectory.co.nz   (424 words)

  
 West Coast accommodation - New Zealand Holiday booking centre - New Zealand travel information
Greymouth is a unique region in New Zealand's geography.
Bounded by the ever changing Tasman Sea to the west and the rugged and majestic Southern Alps to the east, the Kingsgate Hotel Greymouth sits in between and is a welcome destination for weary travelers.
A warm welcoming West Coast greeting meets all guests, who venture into this region to explore the wonderful landscape.
www.newzealand-holidays.com /accommodation/westcoast/ac_westcoast.html   (177 words)

  
 Art by the Sea art gallery in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand.
Art by the Sea art gallery in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand.
is a bright, spacious gallery overlooking the Waitemata harbour in Devonport Auckland New Zealand.
The gallery stocks a large and varied selection of fine and contemporary artwork including sculpture, ceramic, art glass, woodwork, etchings and prints, oil and acrylic painting, jewellry, steel and metal art, Maori weaving and carving.
www.artbythesea.co.nz   (299 words)

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