The advantage of Devonport Hotel is that it is very convenient to get here by ferry from Oakland, just 15 minutes. As an Aucklander, I often go to the hotel but yesterday took a different route to explore. I got on a ferry to Bayswater, walked through the beautiful seaside suburbs, walked through streets and parks, and finally to Devonport. There was a lot of choice. First, there were plenty of cafes to choose from on the seaside, the main street and the surrounding streets. And a wide variety. If you are adventurous, you can walk to the top of Mount Victoria, which is narrow and steep, but has great views of the bay and the surrounding area of the city. And there are many trails to walk along the mountain. If you’re a bit adventurous, walk about 15 minutes to North Head to explore this wonderful reserve, which has ancient naval relics and even more beautiful views of the bay and harbor. Also go to the beautiful Vic Theatre to see a movie - you can get a special ticket and a great ferry price. Or sit on the beach and have a picnic. There are many options. Devonport offers a lot for locals and tourists.