Napier Heritage Trails
Hill Walks.
There are three walking trails exploring the lanes and pathways of Napier Hill’s historic residential area:
- Bluff Hill Walk
Starts on Marine Parade and includes many Victorian Hill homes. Allow 2 ½ hours to complete.
- Middle Hill Walk
Explores the northern side of the Hill and view William Colenso’s home, allow 2 hours to complete.
- Hospital Hill Walk
Features the Botanical Gardens and Historic Napier Cemetery, allow 2 hours to complete.
Ahuriri Walk.
This is a walking trail through Napier’s oldest suburb Ahuriri with sites featuring the development of fishing, shipping, tobacco and wool industries. The trail is in two parts, allow 30 mins for stage one and 55 mins for stage two.
Waterfront Trail
This is a 25km coastal trail featuring sites related to the 1931 Earthquake, beginning on the Marine Parade and extending through coastal suburbs of Westshore and Bay View. Allow three hours.
Napier Taupo Trail
This follows State Highway 5 between Napier and Taupo. Allow one day to explore the sites including pre-European walking tracks, private gardens and historic country hotels.
Napier Wairoa Trail
Sea routes, coastal walking tracks, bridle and bullock trails and road and rail links are the theme of this trail extending between Napier and the northern town of Wairoa. Allow one day to view sites.
More Information
Napier Visitor Information Centre
Phone: +64 6 834 1911
Email: info@napiervic.co.nz
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