HMNZS Toroa is the Royal New Zealand Navy reserve unit located in Dunedin, New Zealand, at St Andrew Street, and is part of the Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve. Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Category Archives: NZ Military Bases
NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards -HMNZS Pegasus – Naval Reserve training base, Christchurch
New Naval Command at HMNZS Pegasus With a military career spanning almost 40 years Royal New Zealand Navy’s Lieutenant Commander (LTCDR) Grant Boore is relishing the opportunity as he takes over command of HMNZS Pegasus in Christchurch. 31 July, 2022 LTCDR Boore said he is looking forward to the challenge of leading the Naval ReservesContinue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards -HMNZS Pegasus – Naval Reserve training base, Christchurch”
NZ Military Bases – Mount Victoria, Devonport – In 1885, a gun fort was constructed on the peak,near the Signal Station which was in use until after World War II.
A drawing showing battery of 64 pounders rifled muzzle loaders on Mount Victoria, Devonport, arranged in the open as a result of the Russian scare of 1885-6. The last two were moved to Windsor Reserve in May 1911
NZ Military Bases – RNZAF recreation camp – Curious Cove, Marlborough Sounds.
Curious Cove Kahikatea Bay is named for the giant trees which once grew there, down to the shoreline.📷Aerial view of RNZAF recreation camp in Curious Cove. Defence Department imageThe land was first offered for sale to settlers in 1859, and was probably bought then by Donald McCormick, who had arrived with his family from ScotlandContinue reading “NZ Military Bases – RNZAF recreation camp – Curious Cove, Marlborough Sounds.”
