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Devonport News
By Katherine Downs Devonport Business Improvement District Manager
School holiday fun In Devonport village
Katherine Downs.
Looking for the best day out these school holidays? Well here it is.
Jump on the bus to Devonport on the 806, 807 or the 814. It’s easy and fun. Grab a movie at The Vic Cinema. DC League of Super-Pets and Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank are great for the kids these school holidays! It really is special to experience this old-school theatre in all its 110th year of glory.
Looking for a unique way to explore Devonport? For a scavenger hunt adventure go to www.kloozo.nz to get clues, solve puzzles and search for the answers. There are three quests to choose from. Kloozo is the perfect outdoor activity for families and fun for everyone. You can even turn it into an amazing race!
Still haven’t got rid of all their energy? Walk to the summit of Takarunga Mt Victoria for the best 360 degree view of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Can you spot your house from up here? And yes, this is the place with the awesome red toadstools. One of the most Instagrammable locations in Auckland.
Devonport Library is the perfect place to hang out. Snuggle into the circular window or lounge by the fire. Hours can be lost here!
Catch the 807 bus to Torpedo Bay Navy Museum or wander along the waterfront to get there. Enjoy their Threads Through Time holiday activities. Get arty creating paper collage squares. Track down cotton reels that have gone missing in the galleries to enter a draw to win a sailor teddy bear.
Windsor Reserve playground and Devonport beach are the perfect spots for fish ‘n chips, and Devonport is famous for its rolled ice creams at The Arcade, Manuka Café & Restaurant, Devon on the Wharf or The Vic.
Pop over to the city and back on the ferry. It’s a fantastic way to experience the harbour. Fares are still at 50% and kids travel free on weekends and public holidays with a registered Hop card (see www.fullers.co.nz/ free-child-weekend-fares/).
Devonport is YOUR seaside escape www.devonport.co.nz
By Justine Kinsella, Marketing & Activations Manager
Devonport Community House
Justine Kinsella.
Kia ora! The October school holidays are here and we still have a few spaces left for our awesome holiday programme at the House. Head to our website for all the details including the link to book your spot - www.devonportcomhouse.com/holidayprogramme
Due to popular demand, we've added an additional elderly shoppers' run on a Thursday at around 10am. We love being able to provide this service for our community, so if you'd like to take part, please give us a call so we can add you to our list for pick up! Our number in the office is (09) 445 3068. Don't forget! We have our Tea & Board Games session running on Tuesdays from 10.30am. All welcome to come along and play your favourite game. We have so many to choose from; Rummikub and Scrabble have been the firm favourites so far. The House has a variety of wonderful spaces available for you to hire for workshops, regular classes, one-off events or parties. We have a fully equipped kitchen, off-street parking, a ramp to our upstairs rooms and a fully fenced outdoor area. Pop by and chat to us if you're looking for a space to hire.
