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The Clocks in Napier have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Napier. The Clocks in Napier are a major draw for the international travelers who come to visit this stunning city. Mr. and Mrs. A B Hurst donated a floral clock to the city of Napier in the February of 1954. The floral clock in Napier is one of most famous clocks in Napier.

Mr. and Mrs. AB Hurst presented the floral clock to the city of Napier with the request that the floral clock should be placed in the famous Marine Parade. Subsequently the floral clock was placed at the Marine Parade on the request of Mr. and Mrs. AB Hurst. A site was chosen near the War Memorial Hall to place the special floral clock presented by the couple. The floral clock, one of the most beautiful Napier clocks was laid on a sloping bank to render protection from the salty breeze blowing from the sea.

The floral clock was placed facing the footpath of the Marine Parade, half sunken to level it with the surrounding gardens and lawns. The big hand of the floral clock in Napier is approximately 3.4 meters in length and has a sweep of 2.75 meters. The small hand of the floral clock measures about 2.72 meters in length. The floral clock in Napier was formally presented in December of 1955. The floral clock in Napier was relocated in the year 1995.

The floral clock in Napier was relocated to its present position as some alterations were made to the entrance of the War Memorial Hall. The floral clock in Napier has an ingenious mechanism to protect it from vandalism. The floral clock in Napier automatically turns off at 6.30 p.m. in the evening and restarts sharply at 6.30 a.m. in the morning.

Another important one among the clocks in Napier is the Westshore Clock in Napier. You would find this clock situated on the corner of the Meeanee Quay and the Pandora Road. The pedestal of the clock is also a worth watching site since it is designed in the form of a ship’s figurehead. The Westshore Clock was dedicated to the city in the year 1966.

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