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"AMP " (Australian Mutual Provident ) is a non - profit insurance company founded in 1849. The original AMP Building was located in Napier's city center historic district. It was totally destroyed in the devastating earthquake in 1931. The current two story "Prairie Style"" AMP Building was designed by local architect "Louis Hay" and was completed in 1935. During WWll , the upper floors were occupied by the army and later as rehabilitation departments. The building was eventually sold to Gerald Patterson whom then resold the building back to AMP building Partnership. The partnership secured the original building plans and restoration was completed on March of 1993. AMP Building was listed by New Zealand Historic Place Trust on September 21, 1989 and is currently home to New Zealand's Wine Center. Housing the largest selection of Hawkes Bay wine in the world. It was wonderful coming here to The City of Napier New Zealand and seeing all the stunning Art-Deco architecture in historic City Center ! I only wished I could have been able to stay longer. Enjoy ! Live/Love/Travel ! read more

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17 Browning St
Napier 4110
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Bluff Hill Domain

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Loved the views from Bluff Hill Domain…read more Thanks to Mark from Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours for sharing this beautiful vantage point with our cruise ship tour group. Love the views of the turquoise water, the waves crashing against the beach and the birds-eye view of our cruise ship. Walk to the small garden to see some birds and blooming flowers. A great stop on our Napier Wine, Cider and Art Deco tour. Note: Book independently for a smaller more intimate experience and save some money, too. Pick up the tour at the National Aquarium. Safety first. Seatbelts required.

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Napier Prison

5.0(1 review)

0.6 km

We visited Napier, New Zealand in December 2018. The staff are all super friendly! This escape room…read moreis located in an actual prison that has been transformed into a tourist attraction. Getting to this location was a bit of a hike. We suggest taking an Uber or taxi to get to the front of the facility. All the escape rooms are authentic and have remained true to scale. For the "Therapy Unit" room, we started off blindfolded and handcuffed in separate cells. Obviously, we felt immersed into our game the minute that we started. Since they kept their rooms true to the storyline, there wasn't that much technology incorporated. * Check out our website for more info: www.ESCAPETHEROOMers.com and feel free to use our discount code on their rooms - 10% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: ESCAPEMASTERS

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Pania of the Reef

5.0(1 review)

0.3 km

The old Maori legend says this mermaid Pania lived in the sea off the coast of New Zealand's North…read moreIsland. One day she fell in love with and secretly married Karitoki, the son of a Maori chief, living with him at night & living in the sea with the mermaid people during the day. They had a son, Maremare, who was completely without hair. This worried Karitoki, who thought he might lose his wife and son to the mermaid people. When he tried to make her permanently human, she fled back into the sea and he never saw her again. He now protects the sea and the reef in the shape of a shark or stingray. The mermaid statue was placed on the City of Napier's Marine Parade in 1954. It is made of bronze & is 5 ft tall. It's funny, she was stolen a few years ago & was mysteriously returned a week later.

Thermal Walk

4.5(2 reviews)

119.5 km

Even better than just the thermal walk - pay for a day in the hot springs and a massage, bring a…read morepicnic lunch. It's super pretty and enjoyable. There's also a great cafe on site and all the staff are very professional and efficient.

Natural wonders to see, and just $10. Great for anyone wanting a taste of thermal action and…read morecoloured earth for a bargain price. Plus you're by a campsite if looking for a spot to stay.

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