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Plan Your Trip to Russell: Best of Russell Tourism

By Jack Y

Explore Russell

The seaside town of Russell is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. The area teems with a mash-up of indigenous and European history, evident in its architecture and historic sites. Sail around the bay on a chartered yacht or iconic tall ship or explore the multiple personalities of The Gables 1847, which has served as a bakery, bordello and shelter for AWOL sailors on the lam.
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Essential Russell

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Things to do

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    Pompallier Mission and Printery
    4.7 of 5 bubbles642
    Historic Sites
    Flagstaff Hill
    4.5 of 5 bubbles490
    Historic Sites
    Christ Church
    4.4 of 5 bubbles375
    Churches & Cathedrals
    Bay of Islands Coastal Walkway - Okiato to Russell
    4.5 of 5 bubbles13
    Historic Walking Areas, Piers & Boardwalks
    Memorial Commemorating The Battle Of Kororareka
    5.0 of 5 bubbles1
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    #1 Russell Mini Tours
    4.6 of 5 bubbles175
    Sightseeing Tours, Points of Interest & Landmarks

Places to stay

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    Hananui Lodge and Apartments
    4.8 of 5 bubbles484
    Duke of Marlborough Hotel
    4.4 of 5 bubbles1,679
    Russell Cottages
    4.6 of 5 bubbles252
    Motel Russell
    4.4 of 5 bubbles153
    Commodore's Lodge
    4.5 of 5 bubbles131
    Pukematu Lodge
    4.9 of 5 bubbles36

Food & drink

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    Sage @ Paroa Bay Winery
    4.8 of 5 bubbles251
    $$ - $$$ • Italian, Contemporary, New Zealand
    Omata Estate Vineyard & Kitchen
    4.7 of 5 bubbles246
    $$ - $$$ • Pizza, European, New Zealand
    Hone's Garden
    4.5 of 5 bubbles418
    $$ - $$$ • Bar, Pizza, Vegetarian friendly
    The Gables Osteria & Enoteca
    4.5 of 5 bubbles1,174
    $$$$ • Italian, Seafood, European
    Duke of Marlborough
    4.3 of 5 bubbles2,399
    $$ - $$$ • Bar, Seafood, New Zealand
    Butterfish
    4.4 of 5 bubbles238
    $$ - $$$ • New Zealand, European, Vegetarian friendly

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