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Russell’s location on a scenic peninsula is part of its charm – it Bay of Islands Swordfish Club The Duke Tavern Ranging from short walks to full day and even overnight tramps, As you stroll round Russell, Bay of Islands today, you’re walking takes a little more effort to get here! But it’s worth it! The fastest Bar food, bistro and bar Bar and meals, lunch and dinner from families to the expert tramper and everyone in between. back in time. The town’s original street plan and names from way by car is to take the vehicle ferry from Opua to Okiato. www.swordfish.co.nz Ph: 09 403 7857 www.duketavern.co.nz Ph: 09 403 7831 So bring your walking shoes! 1843 are still intact and feature some of New Zealand’s oldest Entering “5 Beechy Street, Opua” into your GPS will get you to and most significant historic buildings. Russell Kororareka was Butterfish Eatery The Gables Restaurant the ferry departure point. - Cape Brett Walkway developed initially as a shore station for shipping. The European Waterfront dining 7 days a week Historic waterfront fine dining - Flagstaff – Beach and Bush Walk population grew, with a mixture of deserting seamen, runaway The car ferry runs every 10 minutes between 6:00am and 10pm. www.butterfish.co.nz Ph: 09 403 7652 www.thegablesrestaurant.co.nz Ph: 09 403 7670 convicts, and grog sellers, as well as settlers and traders. The It takes just 5 minutes and can transport all sizes of vehicle. - Full Circle Walkway Diggers Restaurant - Russell RSA Tuk Tuk Bangkok Thai Restaurant township thus gained a reputation as a lawless and rowdy port No pre-booking is necessary, purchase your ticket on board. Wholesome food, lunch and dinner Dine-in or take away - Long Beach walkway and the unflattering nickname “Hell Hole of the Pacific”. Many Credit cards, EFTPOS and cash are all accepted. Ph: 09 403 7773 www.tuktukrestaurant.co.nz Ph: 09 403 7111 - Motorua Island of the buildings seen in Russell Township now are dated back to Once off the ferry, Russell is an easy 8km drive from Okiato. these times, and during your stay, you will be able to discover Duke of Marlborough Hotel and Restaurant York Street Café - Roberton Island more about the amazing stories that these buildings hold. The alternate route, avoiding the ferry, is a scenic 4-hour drive Iconic waterfront dining, lunch and dinner Breakfast and lunch Ph: 09 403 7360 - Russell Forest Kauri Grove & Twin Bole Kauri from Auckland. Take State Highway 1 through Whangarei. After www.theduke.co.nz Ph: 09 403 7829 Christ Church - Russell / Te Whare Karakia o Kororareka is New Vineyards 22km, “the old” Russell Road starts just before Whakapara. - Tapeka Point Historic Reserve Zealand’s oldest existing church and possibly the oldest building Hell Hole Café Omata Estate Vineyard and Kitchen still used for its original purpose. Regular bus services run from Auckland to Paihia. From Paihia, Coffee, bagels, smoothies - Urupukapuka Island Gourmet platter lunch or something from the pizza oven! catch the passenger ferry to Russell. The passenger ferry takes Ph: 022 175 7847 Flagstaff Hill Historic Reserve / Te Maiki – This important Tastings and cellar door sales - Waihihi Bay 15 minutes and operates between 7am and 9pm. There is a late scenic landmark has had a turbulent past, with its first four Hone’s Garden Bar www.omata.co.nz Ph: 09 403 8007 crossing in the summer (10pm from Russell, 10.30pm from - Whangamumu Harbour and Whaling Station British flagstaffs cut down in protest by Hone Heke and his allies. Pizzas and wraps Paihia). Paroa Bay Winery and Sage Restaurant Easy access by ferry to many other walks in and around Paihia russellnz.co.nz/russell-area-walks/flagstaff-hill Ph: 022 466 3710 Authentic Italian cusine in an idyllic setting Bay of Islands Airport at Kerikeri is less than an hour’s drive from www.russellnz.co.nz/russell-area-walks Pompallier Mission – NZ’s Heritage printer, with award- Otehei Bay Bar and Café Tastings and cellar door sales Russell. Rental cars and a transfer service to Paihia are available. winning gardens in their magnificent beachside grounds, with A short ferry ride to Urupukapuka island www.paroabay.co.nz Ph: 09 403 7928 wonderful views across the bay to Waitangi. www.exploregroup.co.nz Ph: 0800 365 744 Beaches www.pompallier.co.nz Ph: 09 403 7701 Spice Route Indian takeaways Russell Museum - tells the story of the development of Russell Dine-in or take away, deliveries available - Long Beach (Oneroa Bay) from a small Maori fishing village, to a port of call for visiting www.spicerouteindian.co.nz Ph: 09 403 7561 - Russell Beach (Kororareka Bay) ships and whalers, to today’s tourist town. Call in to collect an informative map of - Tapeka Beach Russell’s historic points of interest. - Waihihi Bay www.russellmuseum.org.nz Ph: 09 403 7701

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