# Cape Kidnappers

Napier, New Zealand

This dramatic headland south of Napier was named by James Cook in 1769 after Maori tried to seize a Tahitian boy from his crew. Its towering cliffs hold the largest and most accessible mainland gannet colony in the world.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Cape Kidnappers, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -39.6447, 177.0932

[City page](/cities/napier)

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