North Head Fort Segway Tour in Devonport Auckland

Ride a Segway to the summit of a volcanic cone and walk through an 1880s fort with views across Auckland Harbour.

A 2½-hour guided Segway tour of North Head Historic Reserve in Devonport, Auckland, with a maximum of six riders per group. You start at the office for instruction and practice, then ride to the volcanic summit to explore the historic fort built in the 1880s, the Victorian village streets, beaches and parks while your local guide shares Māori and European history. Tours run three times daily in summer and twice daily in winter. Minimum age is 13.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided Segway tour of North Head Fort

• Sign up at the office
• Learn to ride the Segway
• Practice Segway riding
• Tour the Victorian village streets
• Explore the historic 1880s fort
• Visit the summit for views
• See Auckland City and Hauraki Gulf

The experience

You arrive at the office in Devonport to meet your guide and get fitted with a helmet. Before the tour leaves, your guide teaches you to ride the Segway one-to-one and gives you time to practice on flat ground. Once you're comfortable, the group rides together to North Head, the volcanic cone that rises above the seaside village.

At the summit, the views open across Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf. Your guide leads you through the remains of the fort built in the 1880s and explains the site's Māori and European history as you walk the grounds. The tour also takes you through the Victorian village streets, along the beaches and through the parks that surround the reserve. A small amount of walking is involved on the North Head itself.

The tour runs every day of the week, with three departure times to choose from in summer and two in winter, so you can fit it into your Auckland itinerary without advance planning. Groups stay small, no more than six people, which means your guide can answer questions and adjust the pace to the group's comfort level.

What’s included

• Live commentary from your local guide.
• use of a helmet.
• one-to-one instruction and practice time before the tour departs.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in EnglishAvailable from 12 Nov · 09:30 and 15:30

Guide in English10:00

Guide in English13:30

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and SundayDepartures at 09:30, 10:00, 13:30 and 15:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Our Office is located inside the Devonport Ferry Terminal Building. We are next to the Ferry Ticket Office which is located at the end of the Terminal where the ferries leave for Auckland City.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcome

Operated by Magic Broomstick Segway Tours Ltd

Is this one for you?Small-group instruction means your guide spends real time teaching you to ride before you leave the office, so you can join the tour confident on the Segway even if you've never tried one. The maximum of six riders keeps the pace manageable and gives everyone a chance to ask questions as you explore the fort and the village.

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Top questions

Can I do this tour if I've never ridden a Segway before?

Yes. Your guide teaches you one-to-one at the office before the tour starts and gives you time to practice until you're confident. Everyone gets the same instruction regardless of experience.

What are the views like from the top of North Head?

From the summit you see across Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf. The volcanic cone sits above Devonport, so the views back toward the city and out to sea are the main reason the guide takes the group there.

How much walking is involved?

A small amount of walking happens on North Head itself as you explore the fort and the grounds. Most of the tour is on the Segway. The walking is around the historic site once you arrive.

What's the difference between the summer and winter tour times?

Summer offers three departure times daily and winter offers two. The tour itself is the same. You're just choosing which time slot fits your day.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children must be at least 13 years old and accompanied by an adult. Younger children can join Family Fun Ride or A Taste of Segway tours, which have a minimum age of 10.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately for the conditions. If extreme weather makes it unsafe to ride, you'll be offered an alternative date or a refund minus an administration fee.