# Napier Hill (Bluff Hill)

Napier, New Zealand

Napier Hill, known to Maori as Mataruahou and locally as Bluff Hill, is the limestone bluff where European settlement began in 1855. Steep streets, heritage villas and a harbour lookout crown the city's original heart.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Napier Hill (Bluff Hill), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -39.47975, 176.91053

[City page](/cities/napier)

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