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Devonport

Devonport

The suburb of Devonport (foreground) grew in the 1880s after a ferry service to central Auckland began. Devonport’s beaches, proximity to the city and assortment of cafés and boutiques make it popular with tourists and, in summer, beachgoers.

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Photograph by Fran McGowan

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Margaret McClure. 'Auckland places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/auckland-places/5/5