Bluff Hill Lookout
Bluff Hill Lookout
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Vriti D
11 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
If you have plenty of time then it’s good to visit and witness port views. I recently visited with parents who came from India. You cannot occupy yourself more than 15-20 minutes there. We enjoyed though 😊
Written 22 December 2023
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Tyson H
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Apr 2024 • Couples
We LOVED the beautiful town. The history, culture was very exciting and it was a perfect honeymoon spot for a local wine!
Cocktail fav: Lone star
Dinner fav: Thirsty Whale
We enjoyed: Bluffs lookout, MGT, Sunken Gardens
Recommendation: Go to MGT and invest time looking at the earthquake information and then learn about the buildings and town.
Tip: Go on a Thurs-Sun when most of the cellar doors are open.
Cocktail fav: Lone star
Dinner fav: Thirsty Whale
We enjoyed: Bluffs lookout, MGT, Sunken Gardens
Recommendation: Go to MGT and invest time looking at the earthquake information and then learn about the buildings and town.
Tip: Go on a Thurs-Sun when most of the cellar doors are open.
Written 29 April 2024
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Cathy
Gold Coast Hinterland, Australia56 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Winding up the narrow roads was interesting, many older beautiful homes. We did have some difficulty finding the way up but we parked by sturme reserve and walked up to the Bluff lookout, then back down to car by narrow road. Watching the ships load containers was fascinating! Could look out to Ahuriri, Perfume point one way, and Napier city centre the other.
Written 11 March 2020
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Kathy
565 contributions
Feb 2020
After a steep climb up Bluff Hill, we reached the lookout at the summit. It was an attractive little structure made of red brick, with wooden benches attached and formal plantings on the grounds surrounding it. But although we were favorably impressed with the lookout itself, the view we saw from it was not that impressive.
It was primarily a view of a commercial dock, with piles of storage containers waiting to be loaded onto ships. There was no view of the city (which was blocked out by the hill) and, in my opinion, the view of the ocean was prettier from Marine Parade, on the level, without the steep hike. For that amount of effort, we were expecting more.
It was primarily a view of a commercial dock, with piles of storage containers waiting to be loaded onto ships. There was no view of the city (which was blocked out by the hill) and, in my opinion, the view of the ocean was prettier from Marine Parade, on the level, without the steep hike. For that amount of effort, we were expecting more.
Written 9 May 2020
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Jim N
Alnwick, UK74 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Fantastic viewing point above Napier port. Quite a circuitous route to get here, especially when there were road works on the road up.
Disappointingly the view is ruined by a 6ft security fence that obstructs average height folks taking pictures. Where you can see through the viewfinder what your snapping.
Unless you enjoy channeling your inner prison cell when looking through the bars must bring back fond memories.
Disappointingly the view is ruined by a 6ft security fence that obstructs average height folks taking pictures. Where you can see through the viewfinder what your snapping.
Unless you enjoy channeling your inner prison cell when looking through the bars must bring back fond memories.
Written 8 February 2023
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Jeremy P
Dallas, Texas193 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
It’s a long, uphill, very taxing hike, for a nice view.
You have to decide if it’s worth the effort.
It’s not a very pleasant hike, and once you reach the summit, you look over the port of Napier, and the Pacific Ocean,
and after 5 minutes, you’re ready to leave.
I didn’t have a vehicle, so i hiked, and it wasn’t really a fun walk.
If you have a vehicle, it’s easy, but again, you’re ready to leave after a few minutes.
You have to decide if it’s worth the effort.
It’s not a very pleasant hike, and once you reach the summit, you look over the port of Napier, and the Pacific Ocean,
and after 5 minutes, you’re ready to leave.
I didn’t have a vehicle, so i hiked, and it wasn’t really a fun walk.
If you have a vehicle, it’s easy, but again, you’re ready to leave after a few minutes.
Written 11 March 2024
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p4sta
London, UK162 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
We drove up and yes the last kilometre is narrow and winding but two cars can pass easily enough. I wouldn’t bother walking unless you’re into walking and enjoy a meandering climb, remember you’re climbing a hill. We wondered about walking but having done would use a car.
Once up it’s a view , nice of the horizon looking to the distance though not spectacular. However lower your gaze and you see the tankers, containers lined up, lots of logs, just your normal working port which at home I would go nowhere near.
As I said tick off the list.
It was better taking one of the side roads on the hill and sneaking a photo between residents houses of the Marine Parade side view which you can’t see from the Lookout.
There is a walking tour, info can be got from the I-site , which walks you around the streets below the Lookout though it just points out buildings of interest.
If you’re driving head past the Port to the other side of Napier to Westshore where there are some nice harbour side places.
Once up it’s a view , nice of the horizon looking to the distance though not spectacular. However lower your gaze and you see the tankers, containers lined up, lots of logs, just your normal working port which at home I would go nowhere near.
As I said tick off the list.
It was better taking one of the side roads on the hill and sneaking a photo between residents houses of the Marine Parade side view which you can’t see from the Lookout.
There is a walking tour, info can be got from the I-site , which walks you around the streets below the Lookout though it just points out buildings of interest.
If you’re driving head past the Port to the other side of Napier to Westshore where there are some nice harbour side places.
Written 9 March 2020
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DaveDogNZ
Hamilton, New Zealand176 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a top spot for having a good look over the sea and the port. The port operations are really interesting and could watch for ages. It was unfortunate that the road to the top was closed (especially during the holiday season) and the nearly 100 step walk could be challenging for people who are disabled or unfit.
Written 24 January 2020
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Lee-Ann M
Auckland, New Zealand19 contributions
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.
It costs nothing but some time. Take the walk or drive. It’s easy and lovely.
Written 27 April 2021
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Ajakiwi
Manukau, New Zealand38 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
Every time we go to Napier we always go up Bluff Hill. The view is magnificent and in the winter you can see the snow.
You can look down at the port and watch it in operation.
There is a coffee service up there so you can get a coffee and sit in the wonderful garden area. There is plenty of seating. You can also take a meal up there which we did one year.
There are toilets up there also.
You can look down at the port and watch it in operation.
There is a coffee service up there so you can get a coffee and sit in the wonderful garden area. There is plenty of seating. You can also take a meal up there which we did one year.
There are toilets up there also.
Written 12 November 2020
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if we walking up from town how many minute it would takes..is it managable for elder lets say 50-60 years old by walk up?
Written 22 June 2018
I think you would need a reasonable level of fitness as it is a wee bit of a climb. Enjoy.
Written 23 June 2018
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