Fortress Stony Batter

Fort Stony Batter Tunnels are a massive WWII subterranean tunnel complex extending for some 1.2km's of passages, chambers and tunnels operated as guided heritage tours.

  • Hours Hāora

    • MondayClosed
    • TuesdayClosed
    • Wednesday10:30 AM – 4 PM
    • Thursday10:30 AM – 4 PM
    • Friday10:30 AM – 4 PM
    • Saturday10:30 AM – 4 PM
    • Sunday10:30 AM – 4 PM

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  • Words by Tourism New Zealand
  • Last updated 23 Jan 2025

Designed and built in 1942 in response to a threat of Japanese invasion from the sea- Stony Batter is the largest Coastal Defence Fortresses ever constructed in New Zealand. This truly massive complex is hidden deep underground on beautiful Waiheke Island.

It has been repurposed to offer guided heritage tours, features lighting systems, a Concert Chamber, and museum exhibits.

Location Te wāhi
New Zealand Auckland 1971, Man o War, Waiheke Island
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Parking at the end of Public Road. Then a short 1km walk along a farm road.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Generally open all of the time, Fair to light rain. Closed heavy rain.

  • Subterranean passage leading to a Concert Chamber
  • Grand Stairs descending -42m (130ft)
  • Engine Room
  • Construction Circa 1942
  • Plan view and Topography