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.
6 locals recommend
Tapeka Point Beach
Tapeka Road
6 locals recommend
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!
31 locals recommend
Pompallier Mission
5 The Strand
31 locals recommend
A must do! Very interesting!
62 locals recommend
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Tau Henare Drive
62 locals recommend
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.
16 locals recommend
Fullers GreatSights
69 Marsden Rd
16 locals recommend
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.
6 locals recommend
Opua Cruising Club Inc
Baffin Street
6 locals recommend
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.
71 locals recommend
The Duke Of Marlborough Hotel
35 The Strand
71 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
The Gables Restaurant
19 The Strand
30 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Hone's Garden
10 York St
20 locals recommend
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!
14 locals recommend
Four Square
27 The Strand
14 locals recommend
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!