We offer guided tours of the subterranean tunnel complex, in fact, Stony Batter tunnels are something of a tradition and legend amongst the Waiheke community.
Fort Stony Batter is a WWII Coastal Defence Fortress located at the Eastern end of Waiheke Island. The location was chosen for its strategic advantage of an uninterrupted view of the Hauraki Gulf and shipping approach to Auckland city.
Commissioned in 1942 under absolute secrecy, the complex comprises 1.2km’s of subterranean passages, chambers, and stairwells all tunneled by hand. The fortress was designed to take direct enemy bombardment and is in a very high state of preservation.
We offer guided tours of the subterranean tunnel complex, in fact, Stony Batter tunnels are something of a tradition and legend amongst the Waiheke community. Abandoned and neglected for 60 years locals use to adventure in the flooded sections, in the darkness, and scare themselves silly!
We encourage visitors to hike the Reserves’ marked trails to the coast and picnic at leisure.
What to expect
Fort Stony Batter Tunnels have undergone restoration works. You will be assigned a guide that will be with you on your underworld adventure throughout the tunnels and chambers. Guides will explain the purpose and construction process, take visitors safely through the large Magazine chambers, ascend to Gun Turrets, descend the Grand Staircase 42m below the forest to a section of tunnel @400m long; into the massive vaulted Engine Room and associated Operations Rooms (HQ); exiting to an enchanted ancient forest.
Tours are approx. 1 hour in duration, suitable for all ages and average fitness.
Fort Stony Batter also offers special event hosting, private tours, performance, and exhibition spaces.
Prices:
Underworld Tour: Adult $25 / Youth 12-16yrs $15
Child $10 – Under 5yrs Free with Adult
Tickets can be purchased from the Museum Office on-site (EFTPOS accepted). Museum, Historic Reserve, and Boulder fields: FREE
Large Group, Special and VIP Group Bookings by arrangement
Tour Times:
Open Thursday- Sunday 10:30am–5:00pm
(1st tour departs 10:30/last 4:15)
What to bring
Closed-in walking shoes, sun hat, rain shell, picnic hamper, torch (optional).
Farm Gate- Park at end of the road and walk the 1km (15mins) farm road to the Reserve.
We promote a Light Green Foot-Print- Please assist us in the preservation of the site. Rubbish is your responsibility – Rubbish in Rubbish out. Respect all Flora and Fauna- We have a variety of Native birds, Geckos, and Insects within the Forested areas, plus a resident Weka population that will make themselves known, and of course grazing sheep from our neighboring “Man o War” station.
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We offer guided tours of the subterranean tunnel complex, in fact, Stony Batter tunnels are something of a tradition and legend amongst the Waiheke community.
Fort Stony Batter is a WWII Coastal Defence Fortress located at the Eastern end of Waiheke Island. The location was chosen for its strategic advantage of an uninterrupted view of the Hauraki Gulf and shipping approach to Auckland city.
Commissioned in 1942 under absolute secrecy, the complex comprises 1.2km’s of subterranean passages, chambers, and stairwells all tunneled by hand. The fortress was designed to take direct enemy bombardment and is in a very high state of preservation.
We offer guided tours of the subterranean tunnel complex, in fact, Stony Batter tunnels are something of a tradition and legend amongst the Waiheke community. Abandoned and neglected for 60 years locals use to adventure in the flooded sections, in the darkness, and scare themselves silly!
We encourage visitors to hike the Reserves’ marked trails to the coast and picnic at leisure.
What to expect
Fort Stony Batter Tunnels have undergone restoration works. You will be assigned a guide that will be with you on your underworld adventure throughout the tunnels and chambers. Guides will explain the purpose and construction process, take visitors safely through the large Magazine chambers, ascend to Gun Turrets, descend the Grand Staircase 42m below the forest to a section of tunnel @400m long; into the massive vaulted Engine Room and associated Operations Rooms (HQ); exiting to an enchanted ancient forest.
Tours are approx. 1 hour in duration, suitable for all ages and average fitness.
Fort Stony Batter also offers special event hosting, private tours, performance, and exhibition spaces.
Prices:
Underworld Tour: Adult $25 / Youth 12-16yrs $15
Child $10 – Under 5yrs Free with Adult
Tickets can be purchased from the Museum Office on-site (EFTPOS accepted). Museum, Historic Reserve, and Boulder fields: FREE
Large Group, Special and VIP Group Bookings by arrangement
Tour Times:
Open Thursday- Sunday 10:30am–5:00pm
(1st tour departs 10:30/last 4:15)
What to bring
Closed-in walking shoes, sun hat, rain shell, picnic hamper, torch (optional).
Farm Gate- Park at end of the road and walk the 1km (15mins) farm road to the Reserve.
We promote a Light Green Foot-Print- Please assist us in the preservation of the site. Rubbish is your responsibility – Rubbish in Rubbish out. Respect all Flora and Fauna- We have a variety of Native birds, Geckos, and Insects within the Forested areas, plus a resident Weka population that will make themselves known, and of course grazing sheep from our neighboring “Man o War” station.
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