Bluff Hill Lookout. Napier. New Zealand.
S 39° 28.740 E 176° 55.095
60H E 492969 N 5630062
Bluff Hill Lookout at the end of the road on the top of Bluff Hill overlooks the Port of Napier, the Napier promenade and 360 degree views around the surrounding countryside and ocean horizon.
Waymark Code: WMAXR6
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/08/2011
Views: 3
On the top of Bluff Hill stands a brick lookout shelter with a tiled direction finder, providing an awesome view over the art deco city of Napier and the coast.
During World War II and for a few years after hostilities ended, this lookout was occupied by 77 Battery 10 Coast Regiment NZA.
The Battery manned two 6-inch guns in concrete emplacements built on a strategic site offering commanding views of Hawke Bay - the highest point of the Bluff Hill Domain, above the Port of Napier.
The gunners' barracks were located behind the Battery.
A plaque, with the following inscription, records the army's presence on the site:
Bluff Hill Lookout in Memory of F B and L W Eastwood whose generous donation enabled the Napier City Council to undertake this development so citizens and visitors can enjoy the panorama of Hawke's Bay. These enclosures are built on the remnants of two World War II gun emplacements. October 1989.
Describe - Highway or Road number: Take the Lighthouse Road on Bluff Hill, signposted.
Closest town or city: Napier
Number of parking spots available: 20
Winter View: yes
Summer View: yes
Year around access ?: yes
Comfort station on site: yes
Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: Yes
Name if a website describes this location.: Not listed
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