During the 2009 Heritage Festival, we took the opportunity to record some of our most
popular guided heritage walks, so you can download and enjoy them any time.
Parnell – Judges Bay heritage walk
Enjoy a 45-minute walk around Judges Bay in Parnell with commentary from
Rendell McIntosh a Judges Bay resident who has led tours around the area for
six years. This tour starts and finishes at Judges Bay foreshore.
Auckland City Libraries – Symonds Street Cemetery walk
David Verran has been leading groups through the cemetery since the 1990s.
He has created an online database of those confirmed buried in the cemetery.
This walk takes just under 90 minutes, and commences from the small park on
the corner of Karangahape Road and Symonds Street.
Ports of Auckland - Red Fence guided walk
Step back in time on an hour-long walk to learn more about the dramatic history
of the stretch of waterfront marked by the Ports of Auckland's magnificent Red
Fence. Take in the stories at 15 points of historical significance and interest
along the Category A heritage fence with Jan Power, a Ports of Auckland guide
with a passion for Auckland's maritime heritage.
This tour begins from the NZ National Maritime Museum on the corner of Quay
and Hobson streets.