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Favorite thing: Russell's little waterfront area is quite small, quaint and natural. I enjoyed my waterfront walk here much more than Paihia, where in comparison, there's too much going on.
Russell is quite leisurely.
Written Dec 28, 2006
Favorite thing: Maiki, or Flagstaff Hill, above Russell is where you can learn about the turbulent period of the mid 1800s. This is where local Maori showed their anger at the way the colonial adminstration was running things. They cut the flagpole down four times here. However, they later erected the present one as a sign of reconciliation. Take time to read the plaque - there's a fairly happy ending.
The walk up to the flagstaff is quite steep, so don't do it in the middle of a hot summer day without water in hand!
Written Jan 25, 2004
Written Dec 28, 2006
Favorite thing: Though there aren't a lot of shops in the streets of Russell, there are several buildings with nice, colonial type architecture to admire, like the scenes below.
Written Dec 28, 2006
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Though there aren't a lot of shops in the streets of Russell, there are several buildings with nice, colonial type architecture to admire, like the scenes...
Q: 1:How far is the distance from and 2:How long does it take by car from a)Auckland to Russell b)Russell to Cape Reingi. 3:Is...
A: Auckland - Russell: 222 km = about 3.30 hours driving time Russell - Cape Reinga: 226 km = about 3.10 hours driving time For more distances/driving times see:...
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Russell - First Capital of New Zealand
Russell was the first capital of New Zealand and one of the first European settlements. The town is surrounded in history, from the police station on the waterfront and other buildings to the Christ...
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Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
Russell (once known as Kororareka), was New Zealand's first capital and major European town. It wasn't the sleepy, picturesque town it is now, being a place of revelry for whalers and sailors onshore...
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The small seaside town of Russell is also somewhat known by its original Maori name, Kororareka (meaning "sweet penguin" after a Maori legend which relates to the site) Captain Cook sailed into the...
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Well this was unexpected took a couple of days out and stopped off here Beautiful Russell.
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Russell’s seaside setting and ‘Old World’ charm makes it a pleasure to stroll along the esplanade. Quaint colonial buildings line the beachfront and pohutukawa trees provide welcome shade as you gaze...
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