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Glide from Devonport’s ferry terminal to the summit of North Head on a guided Segway tour that pairs coastal panoramas with 19th-century fort history. Small groups and helmeted instruction make this an accessible introduction to Auckland’s volcanic coastline.
Glide from Devonport’s ferry terminal to the summit of North Head on a guided Segway tour that pairs coastal panoramas with 19th-century fort history. Small groups and helmeted instruction make this an accessible introduction to Auckland’s volcanic coastline.
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Operated by Magic Broomstick Segway Tours Ltd · Devonport, Auckland
You push off from the ferry terminal and the village hums behind you — a short glide past Victorian storefronts before the coastline opens and the land runs up into the volcanic cone of North Head. On two wheels the coast comes at you differently: the wind talks in your ears, the Hauraki Gulf stretches like a restless silver mirror, and a guide points out gun emplacements carved into the slope in the 1880s.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; riders should be able to stand unaided and climb a few flights of stairs.
Minimum age is 13 for the North Head tour and participant weights must be between 35–120 kg (75–265 lbs). Children under 13 can join other family rides.
Meet inside the Devonport Ferry Terminal building next to the ferry ticket office at the end of the terminal where ferries depart for Auckland City.
No; guides provide one-to-one instruction and practice time before the tour departs, so beginners can join confidently.
Tours operate in most weather but may be rescheduled or refunded if conditions make riding unsafe; you'll be offered an alternative date or refund minus an administration fee.
Yes, helmets and live guided commentary are included in the tour price.
The tour involves some walking and stair climbs; it’s not recommended for people who cannot climb stairs unaided or who have significant mobility limitations.
North Head (Maungauika) served as a coastal defense site from the 1880s through World War II; its fortifications and tunnels remain visible atop the volcanic cone.
The reserve is a protected historic and ecological area; stick to paths to avoid trampling native coastal vegetation and follow your guide’s directions to protect fragile archaeological features.
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