Discover the truth behind the walls of New Zealand's oldest prison.
The historic prison is located on Napier's Bluff Hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean and beautiful Centennial Gardens. View the old quarry where the inmates used work their hard days' labour to build the walls that would keep them imprisoned. Napier Prison is just a few minutes walk to the town centre and Marine Parade. Guided tours are available at 9.30am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm and audiotourz are available every day from 9am-9pm (last entry at 8pm).
Featured in this new book as one of NZ's Unusual Attractions and Hidden Places to see!
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN NZ
Napier Historic Prison Tours is featured in several pages, as well as on the front cover of "1001 Best Things to See and Do in NZ"!
LONELY PLANET
Of the six New Zealand destinations featured, Napier Historic Prison was the only Hawke's Bay attraction to be featured in the 2008 Lonely Planet Blue list.
PHOEN-X PARANORMAL
First here in July 2008, the PHOEN-X PARANORMAL group is coming back in July 2009 for the anniversary of Roland Herbert Erdwards' hanging, as he has been known to "visit" on that night. They will investigate paranormal sightings, so check out the NZ paranormal website to catch a glimpse of the action.
As a followup, PHOEN-X Paranormal revisited the Prison to explore the prison's haunted well with a depth of over 50 feet! Check out their findings!
Edwards hanging as he has been known to "visit" on that night. They will be investigating paranormal sightings, and check out the NZ paranormal website. As a follow-up Phoen-X Paranormal Research and Investigation re-visited the Prison and explored a 52ft well. Check out their findings!
PRISON FEEDBACK
We know most prisons don't ask for feedback, but we dare to be different! Tell us about your prison experience and if there's anything we could do to make your next visit even better!
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REDEMPTION HILL FILMED HERE
'Redemption Hill' was filmed on location at Napier Prison. The reality show followed 10 'out of control' teens and challenged them to get their lives back on the straight and narrow. Treated like prisoners by Steve Boxer and his team of facilitators, the teens had a range of experiences while at the jail and on the programme. The prison also featured on 'Off the Rails' with Marcus Lush, which won Top 2005 Programme.
