Russell retains the charm and character of its historic past
Russell still retains its old charm, and It’s the perfect base for exploration of the upper north island. It has a wide range of shops, top restaurants and bars, a chemist and a medical clinic. From the wharf, you can organise a game fishing trip, a dolphin encounter cruise, or charter your own sailing vessel. Plenty of ferries leave from the wharf daily, so you can visit other towns and islands in the bay.
Excellent Russell accommodation options include Russell Bay Lodge, Orongo Bay Holiday Park, Pipiroa Bay Homestay and Tapeka Del Mar.
