Andrea’s guidebook

Andrea
Andrea’s guidebook

Sightseeing

This is the only place you will see the Bay of Islands from land. It is a 1 min drive from Russell. If you drive up & over Flag Staff Hill you come to Tapeka Point. From there you can turn right into Du Fresne Place & then left up the hill to the end of the road. You will see a small Department of Conservation sign. This will lead you to the walking track & it is a 10-15 min walk to the top. From the top you can see from Nine Pin to Cape Brett. Spectacular! You may even see dolphins from up there.
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Tapeka Point Beach
Tapeka Road
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This is the only place you will see the Bay of Islands from land. It is a 1 min drive from Russell. If you drive up & over Flag Staff Hill you come to Tapeka Point. From there you can turn right into Du Fresne Place & then left up the hill to the end of the road. You will see a small Department of Conservation sign. This will lead you to the walking track & it is a 10-15 min walk to the top. From the top you can see from Nine Pin to Cape Brett. Spectacular! You may even see dolphins from up there.
Best sailing in the bay & super nice hosts!
Vigilant Yacht Charters
The Strand
Best sailing in the bay & super nice hosts!
A must do! Very interesting!
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Pompallier Mission
5 The Strand
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A must do! Very interesting!
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Waitangi-Vertragsgelände
Tau Henare Drive
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Yes, kiwi hunting is a thing! Jim's walkway is a great place to start. Obviously, after dark & preferably with a red light so not to disturb the bush life. You will find this walk at Tapeka Point, over flagstaff hill.
Jim’s Walkway
4 Tapeka Heights Lane
Yes, kiwi hunting is a thing! Jim's walkway is a great place to start. Obviously, after dark & preferably with a red light so not to disturb the bush life. You will find this walk at Tapeka Point, over flagstaff hill.
For all your on water sightseeing.
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Fullers GreatSights
69 Marsden Rd
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For all your on water sightseeing.

Food scene

You can walk onto the car ferry across the harbour to eat at the Opua Cruising Club. It will cost you just $1 for the crossing & you don't need to drive anywhere. They do good bar meals for a reasonable price. They are open 7 days from Dec-Feb & 5-6 days the rest of the year. There closing days are Mon & Tues during winter.
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Opua Cruising Club Inc
Baffin Street
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You can walk onto the car ferry across the harbour to eat at the Opua Cruising Club. It will cost you just $1 for the crossing & you don't need to drive anywhere. They do good bar meals for a reasonable price. They are open 7 days from Dec-Feb & 5-6 days the rest of the year. There closing days are Mon & Tues during winter.
Great food & you can get takeaway, buy a bottle of wine from the grocery store & bring it back to dine on the deck at Ferry Landing.
Tuk Tuk Bangkok Thai Restaurant
19 York St
Great food & you can get takeaway, buy a bottle of wine from the grocery store & bring it back to dine on the deck at Ferry Landing.
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The Duke Of Marlborough Hotel
35 The Strand
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The Gables Restaurant
19 The Strand
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Hone's Garden
10 York St
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The Four Square on York Street is one of the largest in the country & has everything you need. The picture in post is incorrect but the location is right! Buy local & support our small community! I do!
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Four Square
27 The Strand
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The Four Square on York Street is one of the largest in the country & has everything you need. The picture in post is incorrect but the location is right! Buy local & support our small community! I do!