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Bluff Hill Lookout

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Bluff Hill Lookout
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Bevan
39 contributions
Extensive view
Jul 2021
Good view to see the Napier coastline. Interesting info board and trig map. Bit of a winding road up but worth the effort.
Written 29 July 2021
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Ezra710
Christchurch, New Zealand1,371 contributions
View from above
Jun 2021 • Couples
It was a hazy day so the distant vistas were limited, but the view of the port was clear and interesting. Toilets available and seating options. No food outlets.
Written 9 June 2021
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Trek219898
Auckland, New Zealand8 contributions
Well worth a visit
Apr 2021
great views from the lookout one of the should do's in Napier 360 degree view around Napier and Hastings and out to the cape.
Written 17 May 2021
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Lee-Ann M
Auckland, New Zealand18 contributions
Why wouldn’t you
Apr 2021 • Family
My husband cycled, the rest of the family opted to take the car. It’s a steep ride. The drive up was lovely. Gorgeous houses and neighbourhood. Always nice to get a birds eye view of where you are staying.
It costs nothing but some time. Take the walk or drive. It’s easy and lovely.
Written 27 April 2021
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Wendy M
Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand85 contributions
Stunning views
Apr 2021 • Couples
Went up here after cycling one of the Hawkes Bay trails, great to see a birds eye view of a working port, the weather was a stunner for April just neat
Written 6 April 2021
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Stu T
Tauranga, New Zealand159 contributions
Great View
Dec 2020 • Couples
Great spot to see the sights. This was thr first place we went when we arrived in Napier and it was good to orientate ourselves.

Fun to look down on the port and see it in action. Probably not many in the world that you can see so close up.
Written 3 April 2021
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Greg
7 contributions
Good view and interesting journey
Mar 2021 • Couples
You get to see some interesting streets and houses on the way. Commanding view from the top. Good exercise if you walk.
Written 21 March 2021
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Alice K
Opua, New Zealand239 contributions
Great views
Feb 2021 • Couples
We rode up on EBikes, glad the streets were not busy. Walking or driving up a better option. Great views overlooking the port & north.
Written 24 February 2021
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Shazza
Palmerston North, New Zealand10 contributions
Great View
Jan 2021
Great view of the working port etc. The road is windy and narrow so needs to be driven carefully. Fabulous view. The lookout area is hilly but ok for wheelchair users if you have some support for pushing. There are no designated mobility parks there.
Written 2 February 2021
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Art
Wellington, New Zealand7 contributions
Sunset vibes
Jan 2021 • Couples
Went up to Bluff Hill for a sunset watch. The Port was bustling even at 8pm. Great to watch the containers being loaded from above and the tug boats manage departures. Stunning vista.
Written 27 January 2021
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