Town
Russell (Kororāreka)
Russell, Northland
A tiny historic village on the peninsula, reached by a 15-minute vehicle ferry.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
NZ's first capital in all but name, with Christ Church (the oldest surviving church in the country), Pompallier House and a waterfront strip of cafes. It feels a world away from Paihia even though it is a short ferry ride.
Good to know
- Take the car ferry from Opua rather than driving the long way
- Walk up Flagstaff Hill for the view
- Best time
- Late afternoon
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed; vehicle ferry from Opua
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
- Toilets
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