About the event
This year's Auckland Heritage Festival was on from 19 September to 4 October 2009.
Auckland Heritage Festival is an annual celebration of our city's heritage that typically involves a programme of more than 100 exciting, diverse and interactive events.
The festival encourages people of all ages to celebrate, embrace and learn about Auckland city's unique natural and cultural heritage. It is part of our long-term campaign to protect Auckland's heritage assets.
There really is no other festival in Auckland that offers such a rich array of events. From volcanoes and islands, to machines, animals and buildings - the stories of Auckland told during this festival amaze and astound locals and visitors alike.
| DATE: |
19 September - 4 October 2009 |
| PLACE: |
Auckland-Wide |
| COST: |
Various prices per event |
| AGES: |
All |
Audio tours
During the 2009 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.
Sponsors
Auckland Heritage Festival 2009 was supported by:
