Guidebook for Russell
Food Scene
Friendly and informal, good food and service, great waterfront site. Brunch, lunch and dinner. Eat inside or out.
Sally's Restaurant
Friendly and informal, good food and service, great waterfront site. Brunch, lunch and dinner. Eat inside or out.
Superb food and waterfront views with bar services. Eat inside or in the covered conservatory overlooking the bay.
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The Duke Of Marlborough Hotel
35 The StrandSuperb food and waterfront views with bar services. Eat inside or in the covered conservatory overlooking the bay.
Open for breakfasts and lunches with waterfront views and outside table, inside or courtyard options.
Waterfront Cafe
23 The StrandOpen for breakfasts and lunches with waterfront views and outside table, inside or courtyard options.
The Bakery
York StreetGreat home-made pies, breads, cakes and savouries.
Crusty Crab
2 Cass StTakeaways - fish and chips, burgers.
Delish Finest Coffee And Icecream
4 Cass StTakeaway ice cream and hot drinks
Omata Estate
212 Aucks RoadVineyard with wine tasting and, in the summer, lunch platters
Wine tasting, very close to Waikare Waters
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Paroa Bay Winery- Villa Accommodation.
31 Otamarua RdWine tasting, very close to Waikare Waters
Fabulous oysters at wholesale prices. The roadside sign will be out when the shop is open. Hopefully Google will correct the location on its map - it is in Orongo Bay, north side.
Kororareka Oysters
6021 Russell Whakapara RdFabulous oysters at wholesale prices. The roadside sign will be out when the shop is open. Hopefully Google will correct the location on its map - it is in Orongo Bay, north side.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hone's Garden
10 York StOften has live music entertainment. Despite Google's refusal to let me enter this properly, it is the Duke of Marlborough Tavern at 19 York Street opposite the RSA and not the Duke of Marlborough Hotel on the waterfront.
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The Duke Of Marlborough Tavern
19 York StOften has live music entertainment. Despite Google's refusal to let me enter this properly, it is the Duke of Marlborough Tavern at 19 York Street opposite the RSA and not the Duke of Marlborough Hotel on the waterfront.
Have lovely evening meal while cruising up the Waitangi River to the very scenic Haruru Falls. You can connect to the cruise departure from Paihia via the Russell-Paihia passenger ferry from Russell wharf.
Darryl's Dinner Cruise
Marsden RoadHave lovely evening meal while cruising up the Waitangi River to the very scenic Haruru Falls. You can connect to the cruise departure from Paihia via the Russell-Paihia passenger ferry from Russell wharf.
Sightseeing
Panoramic view from the centre of the Bay of Islands at the top of Te Maiki hill where the historic flagpole that was the symbol of Hone Heke's war with the first settlers in Russell. The story is told on a plaque at the foot of the flagpole.
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Flagstaff Hill Historic Reserve
Panoramic view from the centre of the Bay of Islands at the top of Te Maiki hill where the historic flagpole that was the symbol of Hone Heke's war with the first settlers in Russell. The story is told on a plaque at the foot of the flagpole.
Take a half day or whole day cruise from Russell wharf to the "hole in the rock" in Motukokako Island off Cape Brett.
There are many cruises and charter boat options from the wharf - fishing, sightseeing, dolphin watching, sailing.
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Cruise to the Hole in the Rock
Take a half day or whole day cruise from Russell wharf to the "hole in the rock" in Motukokako Island off Cape Brett.
There are many cruises and charter boat options from the wharf - fishing, sightseeing, dolphin watching, sailing.
Take a day tour to visit the iconic, spectacular and sacred to Maori, Cape Reinga: departure point of the Spirits. Take a bus from Paihia to include a sand trip along 90 Mile Beach and the Te Paki stream. There are many beautiful Northland beaches and places along the way. If self-driving and considering driving the beach you must read this first: http://ahipara.co.nz/Utils/doc/tepaki.htm It is very easy to come to grief there. You can view the beach from Ahipara without risking the drive.
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Cape Reinga Lighthouse
Take a day tour to visit the iconic, spectacular and sacred to Maori, Cape Reinga: departure point of the Spirits. Take a bus from Paihia to include a sand trip along 90 Mile Beach and the Te Paki stream. There are many beautiful Northland beaches and places along the way. If self-driving and considering driving the beach you must read this first: http://ahipara.co.nz/Utils/doc/tepaki.htm It is very easy to come to grief there. You can view the beach from Ahipara without risking the drive.
The site of an iconic battle between Maori warriors and British troops. 'In 1846, Ruapekapeka Pā was a remarkable fortification. With its double-row of massive timber palisades, rifle trenches, flanking angles and bomb-proof bunkers, Ruapekapeka was a masterpiece of military engineering. Ruapekapeka represented a transition from traditional Māori pa, to defences especially designed to counter the long distance projectile and explosive weaponry of the British. The site is remarkable to this day with its highly visible and well-preserved defences carved into the landscape.'
Ruapekapeka Pa
Timperley RoadThe site of an iconic battle between Maori warriors and British troops. 'In 1846, Ruapekapeka Pā was a remarkable fortification. With its double-row of massive timber palisades, rifle trenches, flanking angles and bomb-proof bunkers, Ruapekapeka was a masterpiece of military engineering. Ruapekapeka represented a transition from traditional Māori pa, to defences especially designed to counter the long distance projectile and explosive weaponry of the British. The site is remarkable to this day with its highly visible and well-preserved defences carved into the landscape.'
Arts & Culture
Excellent displays of the history of Russell as the first settlement of New Zealand and early trading post for whalers and sealers with the Maori. Also a fine collection of books documenting the area and its history.
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Russell Museum
2 York StExcellent displays of the history of Russell as the first settlement of New Zealand and early trading post for whalers and sealers with the Maori. Also a fine collection of books documenting the area and its history.
Take a guided tour of the French Catholic Mission house where the first Maori language bibles were printed by Bishop Pompallier's Marist Brothers and bound in leather tanned on site.
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Pompallier Mission
5 The StrandTake a guided tour of the French Catholic Mission house where the first Maori language bibles were printed by Bishop Pompallier's Marist Brothers and bound in leather tanned on site.
Built in 1835 it is the oldest church in New Zealand and one of the very oldest buildings. It retains musket and cannon ball holes from the Battle of Kororareka between Maori and settlers in 1845. The graveyard contains many historic graves and inscriptions.
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Christ Church
1 Church StreetBuilt in 1835 it is the oldest church in New Zealand and one of the very oldest buildings. It retains musket and cannon ball holes from the Battle of Kororareka between Maori and settlers in 1845. The graveyard contains many historic graves and inscriptions.
South Sea Art
15 York StSee work by local as well as other significant New Zealand artists and crafts people.
5-7 Pitt St
Haratu Kororareka Marae features work by local Maori artists and crafts people.
Visit the historic site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed between the Maori chiefs and the British representatives of the Queen of England founding the nation.
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Tau Henare DriveVisit the historic site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed between the Maori chiefs and the British representatives of the Queen of England founding the nation.
Essentials
Well-stocked mini-supermarket. Fresh bakes own croissants, buns etc.
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Bay 4 Square
11 York StWell-stocked mini-supermarket. Fresh bakes own croissants, buns etc.
Four Square
27 The StrandOpen late in summer
Russell Pharmacy
21 York StMedication, hats, jandals, sun creams etc.
Russell Hammer Hardware
York StreetWell-stocked hardware store, beach toys, camping equipment etc.
Shopping
Russell
Also post shop and courier services.
Parks & Nature
Russell Nature Walks
Guided nature walks - see where kiwi nest