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Russell

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Historic buildings and a seaside setting give Russell a romantic personality.
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The historic township of Russell can be accessed by road, but it’s easier to get there by catching a ferry in Paihia. During the time of whalers and traders, Russell was known as ‘the hell hole of the Pacific’; later it became the first capital of New Zealand. Today it’s a holiday town, with plenty of shops, restaurants and bars. To learn more about Russell’s colourful past, visit Pompallier House and the museum. Christ Church still bears battle scars from the Maori wars. At the wharf you can catch a game fishing boat to hunt for marlin, tuna, broad bill and shark. Nearby Long Beach is a nice place for a swim.
Functional facts: Approx. population 1140, information centre, ferry service to/from Paihia, vehicular ferry to/from Opua.



 

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Russell does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Kerikeri (30 minutes)
 


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