Thankfully, war never came close enough to North Head for the guns to be fired against an enemy force.
Hauraki Gulf From North Head
From Nancy Parode, About.com
Although North Head's military complex was designed to defend Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf, the guns were only used for practice and in ceremonies.
Photo © Steve Parode
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