We came for a look around, not realising it was a guided tour, and decided to join the tour. It was definitely worth the $10 and 45 minutes! Interesting history of the building and grounds. We all enjoyed having a play with with tanning pits...More

Thoroughly enjoyable. Joan the guide was fantastic. Held everyone's attention. Superb visit at the end of the Russell beach. There is a lot to take in

The tour guide was remarkable. So informative and clearly passionate. She kept the children engaged as well as keeping it interesting for the adults!

We had a lovely afternoon tour with Rini who was very knowledgeable about the printing house and got our girls involved in the tour. Definitely a must do if you head over to Russell

This lovely place is a a fantastic way to look at history, Stunning gArdens, an intriguing history and a passionate guide explaining the life and love of this building and surrounding areas. Would highly recommend.

Being in the off-season, Russell was fairy quiet on the day we visited. The Mission was our highlight. Maggie was our personal tour guide and cheerfully related the amazing story of the establishment of the mission, on-site tannery and printing factory. Great displays of the...More

We were very impressed with the tour guide who filled us in on the mission and history of Russell. Very interesting!

Well worth spending some time looking around this small French mission, some nice history good and bad.

This was another place we could use our National Trust membership. The mission produced printed books in Maori. We had a guide with just the two of us who was extremely informative and took us through the whole printing process.the history of Russell was also...More

We called in hoping to have a look around but unfortunately it was closed. The coffee shop was open but we had just had lunch so was not interested. Basically cannot comment, except to say it will look great when finished!