North Head is a volcano forming a headland at the east end of the Waitematā Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, in the suburb of Devonport.
From 1850s onwards there was constant agitation for a strengthening of New Zealand's coastal defences.
Since 1885 the head was mainly used by the military as a coastal defence installation, which left a network of accessible old bunkers and tunnels as its legacy.
The Department of Conservation has administered the area as a reserve, which provides for beautiful walks along the waterline or onto the summit with good views of Rangitoto Island and Auckland due to the prominent height of the hill.
References:
************
www.google.co.nz/maps/place/N...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_H...
www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...
#AUCKLAND #NORTHHEAD #HISTORICRESERVE #WORLDWAR2 #SITESEEING #SHORTANDSIMPLE #AUCKLANDWALK #GUNS