Okiato Lodge
Travel Blogs from Russell
Dolphins
This was the day when I was supposed to go up to cape reigna, but because there would have only been two of us, we got transferred to tomorrow. Oh well.
Instead, with the glorious sunshine we were experiencing, we decided to go on the cape brett trip with dolphin watching, and we weren't disappointed.
Although it was very choppy and very windy (I would know, I was standing out front with tears streaming down my face because of the wind) ...
An Eventful Journey upto Paihia
... I must have been a sorry site with all these bags along with my measly traveller physique, I was also sweating profusely under the afternoon heat. At least it seemed everyone was conscious to get right out of my way, I had effectively commandeered the whole pavement. I have no doubt I definitely contrasted starkly with all the sharp-suited, cologne drenched business men and women emerging from their offices on that beautiful Friday afternoon, most likely off ...
You know New Zealand is hilly, right?
... this then…
Day 5. Oakura to Russell (Bay of Islands) Set off at 12.00 after trying to wait for the rain to subside, which it eventually did about four o clock. Followed the road around the coast, up and down all of the small headlands until we reached our destination of Russell, a pretty little seaside town on the Bay of Islands. Planning on having a rest day here as legs are generally fooked after riding 320km in the first five ...
Out on the Bay
... making books, nothing to do with gambling!). A nice woman gave us a tour and showed us how they tanned leather, printed and sewed together books in the 1800s. They printed 8000 Maori prayer books in this painstaking fashion. I guess it took them 8 years. All very interesting. Thanks for telling us about this Diane and Barrie.
Eileen, you inspired us to do something special for the Oscars. We had forgotten ...
Bay of Islands, Added Port
... jumping right next to the ship. Rick got some pretty good pictures and a couple of great videos!
The evening entertainment was Carl Doy, an internationally acclaimed pianist from Auckland. He had quite a journey to our ship. He was supposed to have joined us in Pago Pago, but after many mishaps with the plane he was supposed to have traveled on, he got there after our ship has left. He also missed Tonga, which was ...
Location
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Other places to stay in Russell
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Duke of Marlborough Hotel
35 The Strand, Russell | 3 star hotelfrom $103 -
Hananui Lodge Motel
4 York Street , Russell | 3 star hotelfrom $99 -
Pukematu Lodge
Top Flagstaff Hill, Russell | Hotel -
Aomotu Lodge
6 Ashby Street, Russell | Hotel
