Description
This tour allows visitors to the Bay of Islands to enjoy the key places to visit in Russell, some of which are not accessible on foot.
These include:
Christ Church – New Zealand’s oldest church.
Completed in 1836 and was the site of bitter fighting between the native Maori people and the British army.
Flagstaff Hill:
Enjoy stunning 360-degree views of the Bay of Islands from this important historic site – the Union Jack was first flown here in 1840, then chopped down four times up till 1845 as a symbolic gesture against British rule.
Russell Museum:
The Russell Museum shares the stories of Kororāreka Russell.
Pompallier House:
Pompallier House is a nineteenth-century building, New Zealand which once served as the headquarters to the French Catholic mission.
At the end of the tour, customers can choose to have lunch at one of Russell’s excellent cafes. We will provide those who do want lunch with a ferry ticket back to Paihia, or they can travel back in the same van.