🧭 Navy Museum — A Hidden Gem in Devonport You Can’t Miss! 🇳🇿⚓

#summervacay Nestled in the quiet seaside suburb of Devonport, just 15 mins by ferry from Auckland CBD, this place totally blew my mind. ✨ What’s inside: 🚢 Real WWII relics — including parts from a Japanese submarine sunk by the NZ Navy 🧂 The “Rum Tot” tradition — Yes, NZ sailors used to get daily rum rations 🍹 🔍 Interactive exhibitions for all ages (kids get to dress up as sailors!) 🪖 Original torpedo loading tunnels from the 1880s — creepy, cool, and 100% authentic And the best part? 🎟️ Free entry！！ After exploring the exhibits, we grabbed a flat white at the museum café — the views over Waitematā Harbour are absolutely chef's kiss 💙🌊 💡 Travel Tips: 📍 Take the ferry from Auckland to Devonport — the ride itself is worth it! 🕙 Open daily 10am–5pm ☕ Don’t miss the café, it's right by the water 🛍️ Combine with a walk around Devonport's cute boutiques and vintage shops It’s the perfect combo of history, storytelling, and sea breeze therapy 🌬️ Parents love it, history buffs geek out, and casual visitors come for the photos — trust me, your feed needs this place. #aucklandhiddengem #navymuseumnz #devonportviews #wwiihistory #newzealandtravel #aucklandguide #seasidemuseum #familyfriendlytravel #offthebeatenpathnz