Degaussing station in Shakespear Park.Īs large metal ships sail through the water, they become more magnetic. In simple terms: the process of ship degaussing removes enough of a ship’s magnetic field to allow it to safely sail over mines and other dangers. It’s one of many military-based sites along the country’s coastline.įortunately for visitors, the ship degaussing station is on public land, rather than the New Zealand Defence force land that occupies much of the north side of the park. Located at the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, it overlooks the whole of the Hauraki Gulf, views many of its islands, and can protect Auckland’s inner harbour. Strategically, however, it’s not surprising to find military installations at Shakespear Park.
Built to blend in, most people hiking in Shakespear Park pass without giving it a second glance. Walking over rolling hills surrounded by endless coastal views, we found the old military ship degaussing station almost out of place today.
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