The Atlas Obscura Guide To Napier

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Napier, New Zealand

Updated January 7, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Napier

Napier Prison

Napier, New Zealand

Napier Prison

New Zealand's oldest prison holds a dark history and the scars of a deadly earthquake.

Opossum World

Napier, New Zealand

Opossum World

This museum/fur store is devoted to educating guests on how awful opossums can be.

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