Took a school group through this church. Didn't take long but worth the time it took. Especially liked all the unique cushions on the pews. Interesting graves as well

Great photos taken about 15 mins walking from accommodation thou the town of Russell noting place on interest on the way.......

We took a day trip to Russell from Paihia and included the Christ Church and it's cemetery, both were well worth a visit to view part of New Zealand's early history.

It's a small church close to the very centre of Russell but it's the first church in NZ, and that in itself along along with the history of NZ demands a much closer inspection. You can look inside the church and sit down amongst the...More

The oldest church in New Zealand. Worth a visit. Attractive surroundings and well kept. A timber structure.

Amazingly historic church and a must visit while on Russell. Get up close to the outside walls and you can still see the bullet holes from the Kororareka wars. There’s a collection box inside the church so definitely add a donation if you can to...More

Still has the bullet holes on the outside of the church. Again a historic building.There are the names of many people that helped form our great country on the headstones.