Why go
- Town in the Northland Region of New Zealand.
History
Russell, originally known as Kororāreka is a town in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand's far north. It was one of the first European settlements in New Zealand.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Auckland*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Russell, NZ — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Russell Wharf, 0.6 km); routes include Paihia - Russell Passenger Ferry, Opua - Okiato Vehicular Ferry, Opua - Waikare Water Taxi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Russell, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.