Stony Batter, Nature reserve at eastern Waiheke Island, New Zealand
The Department of Conservation manages this 50-acre area with three bush blocks, concrete structures, and extensive underground passages beneath rocky outcrops.
During World War II, the site housed two BL 9.2-inch naval guns with a 30-kilometer range as part of Auckland's coastal defense network.
The reserve stands as a testament to New Zealand's military engineering capabilities, earning recognition as a Category 1 Historic Place.
Visitors can access the site through guided tunnel tours, available weekly from December to May, with a 40-minute drive from Matiatia Wharf.
The facility contains one kilometer of underground tunnels connecting gun emplacements to ammunition stores, all hand-quarried through volcanic rock.
Location: Waiheke
Operator: Department of Conservation
GPS coordinates: -36.76310,175.17362
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:58
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