Napier Prison

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On the run from the law? Assuage your guilt with a tour of the grim 1862 Napier Prison (the oldest in NZ) on the hill behind the town. There's a self-guided audio set-up, available in 16 languages, plus occasional guided tours ($25 per person) and spooky adults-only night tours ($25).

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