Guidebook for Russell
Sightseeing
Explore historic Russell village with museum, NZ's oldest church, first licensed hotel, oldest police station, wharf, ferry to Paihia, shops and restaurants. A must visit location
Cass Street
Cass StreetExplore historic Russell village with museum, NZ's oldest church, first licensed hotel, oldest police station, wharf, ferry to Paihia, shops and restaurants. A must visit location
NZ's oldest church complete with musket holes from the early wars and whaling days. The headstones in the graveyard make interesting reading
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Christ Church
1 Church StreetNZ's oldest church complete with musket holes from the early wars and whaling days. The headstones in the graveyard make interesting reading
The gateway to the Bay of Islands. Tapeka Point reserve was originally a Maori Pa (fort) A walking track (15 mins) leads to the top and amazing views of the Bay. Tapeka has a safe swimming beach
34 Du Fresne Pl
34 Du Fresne PlaceThe gateway to the Bay of Islands. Tapeka Point reserve was originally a Maori Pa (fort) A walking track (15 mins) leads to the top and amazing views of the Bay. Tapeka has a safe swimming beach
Boat trips around the Islands and swim with the Dolphins
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Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands (Russell)
29 The StrandBoat trips around the Islands and swim with the Dolphins
Food Scene
New Zealand's oldest hotel has an excellent restaurant with casual outdoor dining overlooking the Russell waterfront
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The Duke Of Marlborough Hotel
35 The StrandNew Zealand's oldest hotel has an excellent restaurant with casual outdoor dining overlooking the Russell waterfront
Arts & Culture
Exhibits going back to the first European settlers and the whalers when Russell was known as the Hell Hole of the Pacific
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Russell Museum
2 York StExhibits going back to the first European settlers and the whalers when Russell was known as the Hell Hole of the Pacific
Drinks & Nightlife
Non members welcome for a drink or meal and to view the trophy game fish caught over the years. The area was made famous by American fisherman Zane Grey
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Bay of Islands Swordfish Club
25 The StrandNon members welcome for a drink or meal and to view the trophy game fish caught over the years. The area was made famous by American fisherman Zane Grey
Bar and live bands during summer months. Food available
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The Duke Of Marlborough Tavern
19 York StBar and live bands during summer months. Food available
Everything Else
Tapeka Beach is a safe, sandy all tide swimming beach. The main feature is a pair of huge Norfolk Pine trees planted in the 1830's. Diving pontoon, boat ramp, ski lane, picnic area and toilets
Tapeka del Mar
22 Du Fresne PlTapeka Beach is a safe, sandy all tide swimming beach. The main feature is a pair of huge Norfolk Pine trees planted in the 1830's. Diving pontoon, boat ramp, ski lane, picnic area and toilets
Parks & Nature
Conservation track to the top of Tapeka Point were amazing 360 degree views await. An easy walk that takes 20 minutes
Tapeka Point Track
34 Du Fresne PlConservation track to the top of Tapeka Point were amazing 360 degree views await. An easy walk that takes 20 minutes
Essentials
Two small supermarkets - one in York St opposite the museum and the other next to the wharf. There is also a Chemist / drug store, hardware store, liquor store, bookshop and other shops
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Russell
Two small supermarkets - one in York St opposite the museum and the other next to the wharf. There is also a Chemist / drug store, hardware store, liquor store, bookshop and other shops