Guidebook for Russell
Sightseeing
Original Catholic Mission to Oceanea, restored working tannery and printery; fascinating
31 locals recommend
Pompallier Mission
5 The StrandOriginal Catholic Mission to Oceanea, restored working tannery and printery; fascinating
New Zealand's oldest still operating church. Download the digital walk of cemetery for smart phones from Hikoi Tahi Walking Tours on the App stores.
10 locals recommend
Christ Church
1 Church StreetNew Zealand's oldest still operating church. Download the digital walk of cemetery for smart phones from Hikoi Tahi Walking Tours on the App stores.
Northland's own tall ship, for day sails in the Bay during summer departs from Russell Wharf daily.
11 locals recommend
R.Tucker Thompson
69 Marsden RdNorthland's own tall ship, for day sails in the Bay during summer departs from Russell Wharf daily.
Outstanding views of the Bay of Islands, fascinating history. Download the Hikoi Tahi Walking Tours digital walk from the App Store to learn about the history of this place
19 locals recommend
Flagstaff Hill Historic Reserve
Outstanding views of the Bay of Islands, fascinating history. Download the Hikoi Tahi Walking Tours digital walk from the App Store to learn about the history of this place
The Russell Museum tells the story of the Russell Kororareka from a small Maori fishing village, to a port of call for visiting ships and whalers to today's tourist town.
20 locals recommend
Russell Museum
2 York StThe Russell Museum tells the story of the Russell Kororareka from a small Maori fishing village, to a port of call for visiting ships and whalers to today's tourist town.
Everything Else
Stunning beach with golden sands, good swimming, occasional good surf, facing out to the Bay of Islands.
7 locals recommend
Long Beach Rd
Long Beach RoadStunning beach with golden sands, good swimming, occasional good surf, facing out to the Bay of Islands.
Food Scene
Number 1 liquor license in New Zealand, enjoy a drink on the decks overlooking the sea or fine dining from their restaurant.
71 locals recommend
The Duke Of Marlborough Hotel
35 The StrandNumber 1 liquor license in New Zealand, enjoy a drink on the decks overlooking the sea or fine dining from their restaurant.
The Gables Restaurant
19 The StrandFine dining on Russell's historic waterfront
Authentic Thai restaurant at very reasonable prices. Always a good meal.
Tuk Tuk Bangkok Thai Restaurant
19 York StAuthentic Thai restaurant at very reasonable prices. Always a good meal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Open Weds, Fridays and Sundays, it's where local sailors and visiting yachties gather. Also serves very reasonably priced meals.
Russell Boating Club
46 Matauwhi RdOpen Weds, Fridays and Sundays, it's where local sailors and visiting yachties gather. Also serves very reasonably priced meals.
Shopping
A great selection of interesting gifts that are not the usual fare
The Bay of Islands Trading Company
8 Cass StA great selection of interesting gifts that are not the usual fare