At the eastern end of the island, privately owned Stony Batter has WWII tunnels and gun emplacements that were built in 1941 to defend Auckland’s harbour. The 20-minute walk from the car park leads through private farmland; bring cash for the entry fee. At the time of research, the tunnels were shut until further notice due to safety concerns, but you can still wander around the site.
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Stony Batter Historic Reserve

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Must-see attractions
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