Holiday Guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful and historic township you can reach by a trip on the passenger ferry, or by catching the vehicular ferry.
74 locals recommend
Russell
A beautiful and historic township you can reach by a trip on the passenger ferry, or by catching the vehicular ferry.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Tau Henare DriveBirth place of New Zealand.
Things to do
Long beach, situated over the hill from Russell township. Stunning beach, golden sands and clear water, and safe swimming - our favourite place!
Long Beach Road
Long Beach RoadLong beach, situated over the hill from Russell township. Stunning beach, golden sands and clear water, and safe swimming - our favourite place!
Take a boat trip out to this beautiful bay. Heaps of walking tracks for stunning views, beautiful beaches and native birds.
9 locals recommend
Otehei Bay
Take a boat trip out to this beautiful bay. Heaps of walking tracks for stunning views, beautiful beaches and native birds.
One of our favourite local walking tracks. Beautiful native trees surround you, and the view at the top is gorgeous!
6 locals recommend
Opua Forest Paihia Lookout Track
76 School RdOne of our favourite local walking tracks. Beautiful native trees surround you, and the view at the top is gorgeous!
Waitangi Golf Club
If you enjoy golf then this course is a must
Tracks to cater for all riding abilities and there are bikes, including electric available to hire
22 locals recommend
Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
33 Bayly RdTracks to cater for all riding abilities and there are bikes, including electric available to hire
The Old Packhouse Market
A busy Saturday market in Kerikeri with food and crafts
Target Charters
69 Marsden RdPopular fishing charter
Big Fish Bay of Islands
Marsden RoadFishing charter
Various scenic boat trips in the Bay including the Hole in the Rock trip
16 locals recommend
Fullers GreatSights
69 Marsden RdVarious scenic boat trips in the Bay including the Hole in the Rock trip
R.Tucker Thompson
69 Marsden RdEnjoy a day sailing on a beautiful sailing ship
She's a Lady Sailing Adventures
Enjoy a day sailing in the stunning Bay of Islands
Barefoot Sailing Adventures
Marsden RoadClimb aboard from Paihia Beach, just 5 minutes away
Food Scene
Terra Restaurant
76 Marsden RdFine dining and delicious
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack
9 Williams RdRibs ribs ribs!
GREEN'S - Paihia - Indian and Thai Cuisine
78 Marsden RdAffordable Thai
GREENS - INDIAN CUISINE
96 Marsden RoadAffordable Indian cuisine
Charlotte's Kitchen
69 Marsden RdGreat views overlooking the water. Situated on Paihia wharf
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, just 6 minuteswalk down the road
27 locals recommend
Alfresco's Restaurant & Bar
6 Marsden RdBreakfast, lunch and dinner, just 6 minuteswalk down the road
El Cafe
2 Kings RdGood coffee, yummy food, and just at the end of our road!
New Zealand's first licensed pub. Right on the Russell waterfront. Great views and yummy meals
71 locals recommend
The Duke Of Marlborough Hotel
35 The StrandNew Zealand's first licensed pub. Right on the Russell waterfront. Great views and yummy meals
The Gables Restaurant
19 The StrandHistoric building in Russell serving tasty meals
Retail
The Cabbage Tree Shop
1 Williams RdRetail store selling quality goods including possum merino garments