New Zealand | Devonport Is a Must-Visit — Don’t Miss It! 🌊

On the last day of my National Day trip to New Zealand, I joined a day tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. I thought it’d be a hasty end, but ended up with an unexpected surprise ✨～ The glowworm cave tour finished earlier than scheduled, so we returned to Auckland an hour ahead of time! I’d been dreaming of Devonport’s iconic red mushroom houses 🏡, but after sleeping only 3 hours the night before and being exhausted, I’d resigned myself to skipping it. That extra hour made me hesitate fiercely～ At the crucial moment, my husband said: “Go if you want — who knows when we’ll come back!” We immediately took a taxi to Queen Street, then rushed to the ferry terminal to catch a boat to Devonport 🚢～ Pro tip: Pay with a credit card for round-trip tickets (only $14.9 per person) — much cheaper than buying at the counter, thanks to bloggers for the tip 👏～ The ferry takes just 20 minutes to reach Devonport, with departures every 20 minutes until 10pm — super convenient! After disembarking, we hiked straight up Mount Victoria. As we approached the midpoint, light rain started falling 🌧️, but the next second we were greeted by a rainbow — luck was on our side 🌈～ The weather changed dramatically during the hike to the top: from dark clouds to sunlight piercing through, creating a stunning Tyndall effect. The beams of light cutting through the mist were indescribably beautiful, moving me to tears 😭! From the summit, we had panoramic views of Auckland and the bay — it’s no exaggeration to call it Auckland’s most breathtaking scenery, even New Zealand’s top urban view! We wandered, took photos, and finished the whole trip in less than 2 hours～ On the way down, we passed a sea-view tennis court halfway up the mountain 🎾. Looking at the vast sea and laid-back vibe, I truly felt life here is happier than I could imagine! Turns out, the scenery you dream of is just one decision away. Take the leap, and beauty is right around the corner～ #NewZealandTravel #Auckland #NorthShoreAuckland #DevonportGuide #NewZealand #Devonport #TravelSurprise #OffTheBeatenPath #MountVictoria #NewZealandBeauty