Kia Ora!
Be welcomed by a Maori Powhiri. Cruise through the inner islands and out to the Hole in the Rock along with Dolphin and Whale Watching. Full commentary on the history of the Bay of Islands. Hear Maori myths and legends of Tangaroa.
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Kia Ora!Be welcomed by a Maori Powhiri. Cruise through the inner islands and out to the Hole in the Rock along with Dolphin and Whale Watching. Full commentary...

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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