Tainui Landing Memorial

historic site — Devonport · Auckland

About Tainui Landing Memorial

Tainui Landing Memorial is a historic site at 63 King Edward Parade, Devonport, Auckland, with a Google rating of 3.8. By its name, it marks a landing connected with Tainui, and the listing links to tainuiiwi.com.

A good historic site is easy to find, free or low-cost to visit and worth a few quiet minutes. Read any plaques or information boards, since they explain what is remembered and why, and treat the place with respect, as memorials and places linked to Māori history hold deep meaning. Visit in daylight, check the weather, and keep noise down and avoid climbing on structures. Devonport is a compact seaside village, so a visit pairs well with a walk along the waterfront, and many people arrive by ferry from central Auckland, so check sailing times. Regulars visit in the morning or late afternoon, when it is quieter and the light is soft, and they read about the history beforehand so the visit means more.

For visitors to Devonport and the North Shore, the Tainui Landing Memorial on King Edward Parade is a short stop on a waterfront walk.