Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Recovering from Driving Coma & Dolphin Watching
Jan 28, 2008

... , sleepy town with some charming buildings. Next day we jumped on our tour boat, the Dolphin Seeker, for a full day in the Bay of Islands.  The boat was on the large side -- about 50 or so people were on the boat.  We chose the Kings tour ...

A Little History and Culture..
Oct 10, 2004

... morning with Dean. I hadn't realised how packed with history it was compared with other towns or even that it was once New Zealand's capital. Russell is quite similar in character to Paihia just over the water, and has a seaside village 'feel' to it. We ...

Lovely Russell
Jun 3, 2006

... probably did 50 years ago (although am sure thats just our naivety). After that headed out of Whangerei and northwards to Bay of Islands. Took the coastal route which we thought would be more scenic but actually couldn't see a lot for most of the way. ...

The Bay of Islands
Nov 27, 2003

... at Urupukapuka Island (try saying that after a few pints!), where we took a walk up the hill for a magnificent view over the Bay of Islands and the turquoise sea shimmering in the sun. Saturday evening passed in a Russell pub in a blur of beer, as we ...