Mount Victoria / Takarunga is the highest point in Devonport, a 66-metre volcanic cone that takes about ten minutes to climb from the base and rewards with a clear 360-degree view: the Waitemata Harbour, Rangitoto Island, the downtown Auckland skyline, and on clear days the Manukau Harbour and the Waitakere Ranges beyond. It is a closer and less-visited viewpoint than North Head, and often uncrowded even when the waterfront is busy.
The path begins near the corner of Kerr Street and Victoria Road, a short walk from the main street. A small summit platform gives a comfortable viewpoint. Children find the climb an easy adventure and the view from the top satisfying. Combined with the North Head walk, the two peaks make for a good few hours' exploration of the peninsula.