Visit Devonport, New Zealand

With a distinctly historical flavour, Devonport is a quaint 19th century village ten minutes by the North Shore ferry to the centre of Auckland.

Now an established suburb, it retains many well-preserved timber Victorian and Edwardian buildings, transformed into brasserie-style restaurants, cafés, art galleries and enchanting homes, many with stunning views over Waitematā Harbour to Auckland’s central business district.

It is a wonderful place to visit on a morning or afternoon excursion, but — with a number of great boutique hotels — can also be a quiet and rewarding out-of-centre city base.