Andrea’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is the only place you will see the Bay of Islands from land. It is a 1 min drive from Russell. If you drive up & over Flag Staff Hill you come to Tapeka Point. From there you can turn right into Du Fresne Place & then left up the hill to the end of the road. You will see a small Department of Conservation sign. This will lead you to the walking track & it is a 10-15 min walk to the top. From the top you can see from Nine Pin to Cape Brett. Spectacular! You may even see dolphins from up there.
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Tapeka Point Beach
Tapeka RoadThis is the only place you will see the Bay of Islands from land. It is a 1 min drive from Russell. If you drive up & over Flag Staff Hill you come to Tapeka Point. From there you can turn right into Du Fresne Place & then left up the hill to the end of the road. You will see a small Department of Conservation sign. This will lead you to the walking track & it is a 10-15 min walk to the top. From the top you can see from Nine Pin to Cape Brett. Spectacular! You may even see dolphins from up there.
Vigilant Yacht Charters
The StrandBest sailing in the bay & super nice hosts!
Pompallier Mission
5 The StrandA must do! Very interesting!
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Tau Henare DriveYes, kiwi hunting is a thing! Jim's walkway is a great place to start. Obviously, after dark & preferably with a red light so not to disturb the bush life. You will find this walk at Tapeka Point, over flagstaff hill.
Jim’s Walkway
4 Tapeka Heights LaneYes, kiwi hunting is a thing! Jim's walkway is a great place to start. Obviously, after dark & preferably with a red light so not to disturb the bush life. You will find this walk at Tapeka Point, over flagstaff hill.
Fullers GreatSights
69 Marsden RdFor all your on water sightseeing.
Food scene
You can walk onto the car ferry across the harbour to eat at the Opua Cruising Club. It will cost you just $1 for the crossing & you don't need to drive anywhere. They do good bar meals for a reasonable price. They are open 7 days from Dec-Feb & 5-6 days the rest of the year. There closing days are Mon & Tues during winter.
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Opua Cruising Club Inc
Baffin StreetYou can walk onto the car ferry across the harbour to eat at the Opua Cruising Club. It will cost you just $1 for the crossing & you don't need to drive anywhere. They do good bar meals for a reasonable price. They are open 7 days from Dec-Feb & 5-6 days the rest of the year. There closing days are Mon & Tues during winter.
Great food & you can get takeaway, buy a bottle of wine from the grocery store & bring it back to dine on the deck at Ferry Landing.
Tuk Tuk Bangkok Thai Restaurant
19 York StGreat food & you can get takeaway, buy a bottle of wine from the grocery store & bring it back to dine on the deck at Ferry Landing.
The Duke Of Marlborough Hotel
35 The StrandThe Gables Restaurant
19 The StrandHone's Garden
10 York StThe Four Square on York Street is one of the largest in the country & has everything you need. The picture in post is incorrect but the location is right! Buy local & support our small community! I do!
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Four Square
27 The StrandThe Four Square on York Street is one of the largest in the country & has everything you need. The picture in post is incorrect but the location is right! Buy local & support our small community! I do!