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Russell is a great place for easy and peaceful activities.

Adventure

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Private Day Charter
Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock, and when conditions permit travel through it

Boating & Cruises

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock, and when conditions permit travel through it

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Private Day Charter

Cruises, Sailing, Boating and Water Tours

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Private Day Charter
Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
R Tucker Thompson

R Tucker Thompson

A unique activity taking part sailing the heritage tall ship R.Tucker Thompson

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock, and when conditions permit travel through it

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Diving

Bay of Islands Snorkelling

Fishing

Private Day Charter
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Hunting

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Kayaking and canoeing

Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands

Nature and Wildlife

Private Day Charter
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock, and when conditions permit travel through it

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands

One Day Tours

Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

R Tucker Thompson

R Tucker Thompson

A unique activity taking part sailing the heritage tall ship R.Tucker Thompson

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock, and when conditions permit travel through it

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Private Day Charter

Other Activities

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Private Day Charter

Private Experiences

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Private Day Charter
Bay of Islands Snorkelling

Scenic Tours & Excursions

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Russell Mini Tours

Russell Mini Tours

Tour this tranquil seaside town once called the ‘Hell hole of the Pacific

Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
Private Day Charter
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock, and when conditions permit travel through it

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Russell Mini Tours

Russell Mini Tours

Tour this tranquil seaside town once called the ‘Hell hole of the Pacific

Bay of Islands Snorkelling

Walking and Hiking

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Hole in the Rock, and when conditions permit travel through it

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Private Day Charter
Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Water Sports

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Tourist Information About Russell

 Russell is a great place for easy and peaceful activities. You can stroll along the beach, go for a swim, or sit and enjoy the harbour views. The sea is calm, and the beaches are safe for families. Fishing and boating are popular here. You can take a fishing trip, go snorkelling, or enjoy a day sailing around the Bay of Islands. There are also kayak and paddleboard options for exploring the water at your own pace.

If you like walking, there are short tracks that lead to lookouts and quiet coves. The Flagstaff Hill track is a popular walk with wide views over the bay and nearby islands. For something different, try parasailing or join a wildlife cruise to spot dolphins and seabirds. There are also guided tours that tell stories about the area’s history and local culture.

Back in town, you can relax at a spa, visit local markets, or enjoy fresh seafood by the water. Russell is perfect for people who like calm adventures, sea air, and beautiful surroundings.

 

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