Fort Takapuna Historic Walk

There is no formal track in the Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve, but you can wander around the grassed area of the reserve taking in the military history and superb views of the Hauraki Gulf.

Fort Takapuna consists of two main buildings: the larger barracks built in the 1880s, and the smaller brick building beside it, built by the navy in the 1920s to store warheads for torpedoes and depth charges.

The buildings are below ground level because originally they were surrounded by a dry moat, most of which was filled in 100 years ago.

Note: The inside of Fort Takapuna is only open to the public during special events, such as the NZ Sculpture Onshore event. Guided tours can be arranged through the Forts of Auckland.