Tour Overview
The waterfront area of the fledgling settlement of Auckland was markedly different from that which is seen today. Explore the downtown area and learn about its history and landmarks.
Text for this tour has been kindly provided by Auckland Council
Stops
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Introduction
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The Establishment of Early Auckland
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Stop 1: Former Chief Post Office/Britomart Transport Centre
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Stop 2: Ahi Ka
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Stop 3: Endean's Building
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Stop 4: Ferry Building and Harbour Board Railings, Gates and Lamps
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Stop 5: Maritime Building
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Stop 6: Northern Steamship Company Building
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Stop 7: Britomart Precinct
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Stop 8: Buckland Building
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Stop 9: Masonic Building
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Stop 10: Stanbeth House
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Stop 11: Excelsior House
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Stop 12: Levy Building
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Stop 13: Former Sofrana House
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Stop 14: Barrington Building
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Stop 15: Old Custom House
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Stop 16: Dilworth Building
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Stop 17: Queen's Arcade
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Stop 18: Emcom House
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Stop 19: Dingwall Building
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Stop 20: Guardian Trust Building
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Stop 21: Horotiu
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Stop 22: Te One Panea - “Heads in a line on the beach”
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Stop 23: Fort Street Area
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Stop 24: Imperial Hotel
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Stop 25: Wright's Building
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Stop 26: Jean Batten Place/Former Jean Batten Post Office
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Stop 26: Te Whatu