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.
Restaurants & places to go
Indian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-21:30 · 15A York Street, Russell, 0202 · orderatgreensrussell.co.nz
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 40 Marsden Road · jfcpaihia.co.nz
Burger, Tacos, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 76 Marsden Road · tipsyoysterandco.nz
Tapas, Burger, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Tu-Fr 13:00-24:00; Sa 13:00-24:30 · 50 Marsden Road · tipsyoysterandco.nz
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 · 2 Kings Road, Paihia, 0200 · elcafe.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 18:00-22:00 · 76 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · terrarestaurant.co.nz
Steak House, Burger, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 69 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30 · 39 Williams Road
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 5 The Strand, Russell, 0202 · visitheritage.co.nz
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 78 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
Sandwich, Fish And Chips, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Sandwich/Fish And Chips restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Ice Cream · Features: step-free access
Fast Food · fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 96 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · greenspahiaindian.co.nz
Burger, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · Marsden Road
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-17:30 Features: outdoor seating · exploregroup.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 6B Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · thebluedoorpaihia.co.nz
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fish, Burger, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Fish fast food · 68 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Long Beach Road
Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Ice Cream · ice cream
Burger, Grill, Sausage, Steak House, American, Bagel, Donut, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Burger/Grill restaurant · Williams Road
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 25 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, 0293 · waitangi.org.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-14:00; We-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Su 08:00-11:00; Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 14:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 16 Kings Road,… · thehideoutpaihia.business.site
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Ice Cream · ice cream
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 86 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · facebook.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 96 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · swordfish.co.nz
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00 · 17 York Street, Russell, 0202
Restaurant · restaurant · 69 Marsden Road · zanegreys.co.nz
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant · seasiderestaurant.co.nz
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 22 Selwyn Road, Paihia, 0200
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
9 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Kerikeri Airport (KKE) 19 km to the centre
Kerikeri, NTL, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air New Zealand) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Auckland (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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.
Kaikohe Airport (KKO) 35 km to the centre
Kaikohe, NTL, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Russell Wharf
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre · FNDC
Paihia Wharf
Ferry terminal · 3.8 km from the centre · FNDC
Okiato Ferry Ramp
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre
Opua Ferry Ramp
Ferry terminal · 5.9 km from the centre
Otehei bay wharf
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Paihia - Russell Passenger Ferry
Ferry route
Opua - Okiato Vehicular Ferry
Ferry route · Far North District Council
Opua - Waikare Water Taxi
Ferry route
Where to stay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOwAmheRKrw · 60 Tapeka Road, Russell 0242, New Zealand · eaglesnest.co.nz
16 Te Akau Drive, Russell 0272, New Zealand · pukekonest.co.nz
22 Chapel Street, Russell 0202, New Zealand · bellrocklodge.co.nz
1 James Street, Russell 0202, New Zealand · russelltop10.co.nz
35 The Strand, Russell 0202, New Zealand · theduke.co.nz
4 York Street, Russell 0202, New Zealand · hananui.co.nz
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
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.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing