Title: Things to Do in Russell in 2026 | Expedia.com [Russell Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Russell.dx9659)[Hotels in Russell](https://expedia.com/Russell-Hotels.d9659.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Russell](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Russell.d9659.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Russell](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Russell.d9659.Car-Rental-Guide)[Russell Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Russell.d9659.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Russell ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Russell Types of activities Where to stay [Russell Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Russell.dx9659) ![Russell featuring a bay or harbor and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9659/545f8829-6a75-477c-ab7b-a939b37070bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Russell featuring cafe lifestyle, a sunset and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9659/2146a200-3c03-41f7-895d-f1bf05258363.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Russell featuring rocky coastline and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9659/ee437859-2693-4493-97fe-c9b365378095.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Russell showing sailing, a coastal town and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9659/98bc1900-449b-4d89-9ad8-f4a30d0123b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Russell showing a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024124/1b36b084-321e-4da7-9ea0-82d3981c0f84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Russell Attractions There's something rather charming about smaller cities. Whether you're on your way to Russell for a weekend or you're contemplating staying a bit longer, you'll easily fall in love with this destination. In fact, with so many wonderful things to do and awesome attractions to take in, you mightn't want to leave! Explore the best sights in Russell with some unique [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=9659&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or check out our list of {64 fun activities in Russell [fun activities in Russell](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=9659&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Russell ### Tours & day trips [See all 55 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=9659&location=Russell&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44735177/5e7aa4cd-561b-4285-a58c-1b1ad3df4412.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife 4h 30m 9.8/10 87 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-hike-swim-wildlife.a44735177.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Bay of Islands Scenic Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48942978/e939acd8-3526-495b-8ec8-4d6f15f84322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands Scenic Tour 3h 30m 9.8/10 34 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-scenic-tour.a48942978.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48106255/0fa7fed6-e29f-480c-bd27-37e91b35cc24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock 2h 30m 9.6/10 55 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-glass-bottom-boat-tour-to-the-hole-in-the-rock.a48106255.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4754852/6b3f184b-d3f8-4880-b44d-9e9008410d71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover 3h 10/10 119 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-paihia-scenic-cruise-with-roberton-island-stopover.a4754852.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50883134/ade7c292-5ab4-4d7c-b01c-fc8c3a305f52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover 4h 30m Free cancellation available $99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shore-excursion-hole-in-the-rock-cruise-with-island-stopover.a50883134.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726562/6e6c2289-d36d-4178-82c8-dc9fc4897009.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch 4h 30m 9.2/10 101 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-discover-the-bay-cruise-including-dolphins.a726562.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48137548/0002adaa-7a88-4069-b229-0718c92e3556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour 3h 10/10 25 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-russell-hole-in-the-rock-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48137548.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4769913/c4e98d5c-e27f-4322-82f2-8392d740c1d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop 6h 10/10 31 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-awesome-day-sailing-tour-with-island-stop.a4769913.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726566/e3466fe5-1d40-405a-ab20-0e876ad16838.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai... 11h 9.6/10 102 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/far-north-new-zealand-tour-including-90-mile-beach-and-cape-reinga-from-paihia.a726566.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![**Popular Cruiseship Tour** - Total Kiwi Experience!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51029332/4d1d85c4-39d7-4f6a-b63b-4f482f090bc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### \*\*Popular Cruiseship Tour\*\* - Total Kiwi Experience! 5h Free cancellation available $158 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/popular-cruiseship-tour-total-kiwi-experience.a51029332.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=9659&location=Russell&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4754852/6b3f184b-d3f8-4880-b44d-9e9008410d71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover 3h 10/10 119 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-paihia-scenic-cruise-with-roberton-island-stopover.a4754852.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Scenic Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45275075/6f1f3fd5-bd22-4482-98f3-ff2ab611c47f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2) 30m 9.8/10 20 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scenic-tour-bay-of-islands-30-mins-min2.a45275075.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Thriller Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min 2)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45279507/762af959-8f1e-4d3a-9d9d-7971cc52b71d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Thriller Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min 2) 30m Free cancellation available $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/thriller-tour-bay-of-islands-30-mins-min-2.a45279507.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271301/87b30c28-5a50-47ff-af5d-294a12a7ac6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2) 1h 9.8/10 48 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $138 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-combo-tour-60-mins-min-2.a45271301.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Bay Of Islands Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46920399/407ab937-f711-4aea-9799-5c29e2a5982e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Bay Of Islands Port 12h $495 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-in-auckland-from-bay-of-islands-port.a46920399.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Private Charter: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island Stopovers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47070530/0e79a11e-255a-4677-8dc4-611d3adb859c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Charter: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island Stopovers 4h 30m $4,569 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-charter-bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour.a47070530.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Private Catamaran Full Day Sailing Charter | Bay Of Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46609765/bf8da538-52b4-4542-a365-9c7b805783a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Catamaran Full Day Sailing Charter | Bay Of Islands 6h $2,460 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-sailing-charter-bay-of-islands-16-19-people.a46609765.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in the Bay of Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46392831/c9fa03d6-173b-4d1c-81ef-e6d916ee2f09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in the Bay of Islands 6h 10/10 1 Viator review $2,419 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-luxury-yacht-charter-in-the-bay-of-islands.a46392831.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Phantomsailing Private Charters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45971177/242cfc50-fde2-4432-839d-6988891f1919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Phantomsailing Private Charters 5h Free cancellation available $1,142 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/phantomsailing-private-charters.a45971177.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Hobbiton and Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland : PRIVATE TOUR](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52153253/764a7f20-6976-49b1-8de4-6d519a72abd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton and Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland : PRIVATE TOUR 1d Free cancellation available $586 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hobbiton-and-waiotapu-thermal-wonderland-private-tour.a52153253.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=9659&location=Russell&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4754852/6b3f184b-d3f8-4880-b44d-9e9008410d71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover 3h 10/10 119 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-paihia-scenic-cruise-with-roberton-island-stopover.a4754852.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48137548/0002adaa-7a88-4069-b229-0718c92e3556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour 3h 10/10 25 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-russell-hole-in-the-rock-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48137548.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48410498/5e8275dd-5277-4d72-9e9e-cbb19c14272c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise 3h 8.8/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hole-in-the-rock-tour-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48410498.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![2-Day Islands Adventure Cruise on The Rock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/372760/e82773f8-69b0-4d72-9197-007cf399d5ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Day Islands Adventure Cruise on The Rock 2d Free cancellation available $227 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-day-islands-adventure-cruise-on-the-rock.a372760.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island and Wildlife Day Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395425/b3db31e1-525b-4e0e-a2e6-9b52a2c39876.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island and Wildlife Day Cruise 6h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/carino-wildlife-cruises-island-and-wildlife-day-cruise.a1395425.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![Paihia: Bay of Islands Dolphin Eco Cruise & Island Stopover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52015993/0bd81c51-8cb9-4e37-a523-9a22d58f6411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paihia: Bay of Islands Dolphin Eco Cruise & Island Stopover 5h 30m Free cancellation available $88 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-bay-of-islands-dolphin-eco-cruise-island-stopover.a52015993.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ![From Paihia: Full-Day Bay of Islands Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46237630/4a04a2c4-3ea2-42e0-b94f-2e6f84b4f70c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Full-Day Bay of Islands Cruise 8h 30m 9.4/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-paihia-cream-trip-full-day-cruise-to-bay-of-islands.a46237630.activity-details?&rid=9659&location=Russell&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Russell | Number of things to do | 64 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach](/things-to-do/russell-1-hour-sightseeing-tour-by-coach-long-beach.a45224869.activity-details): $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife](/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-hike-swim-wildlife.a44735177.activity-details)[Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai...](/things-to-do/far-north-new-zealand-tour-including-90-mile-beach-and-cape-reinga-from-paihia.a726566.activity-details)[Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch](/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-discover-the-bay-cruise-including-dolphins.a726562.activity-details)[Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands](/things-to-do/glow-worm-caves-express-tour-in-bay-of-islands.a46127771.activity-details)[Waitangi Treaty Grounds Admission](/things-to-do/waitangi-treaty-grounds-admission.a1395520.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach](/things-to-do/russell-1-hour-sightseeing-tour-by-coach-long-beach.a45224869.activity-details) | | With kids | [Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife](/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-hike-swim-wildlife.a44735177.activity-details)[Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai...](/things-to-do/far-north-new-zealand-tour-including-90-mile-beach-and-cape-reinga-from-paihia.a726566.activity-details)[Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch](/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-discover-the-bay-cruise-including-dolphins.a726562.activity-details)[Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands](/things-to-do/glow-worm-caves-express-tour-in-bay-of-islands.a46127771.activity-details)[Waitangi Treaty Grounds Admission](/things-to-do/waitangi-treaty-grounds-admission.a1395520.activity-details) | ## What to do in Russell - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Russell Vacationing on a tight budget in Russell? Spend time instead of cash on great experiences. **Russell Christ Church** \- Whatever your religious leanings, this site will invoke a sense of reverence. **Russell Beach** \- Be on the lookout for tiny shells and other little treasures washed up along the foreshore here. **Flagstaff Hill** \- Get away from the big city and lose yourself in Mother Nature at this stunning attraction. ### Things to Do in Russell with Kids Russell is a great destination for a family break. Take the little ones along and enjoy these popular [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=9659&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) together: - [3-Day Bay of Islands Tour from Auckland](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-day-bay-of-islands-tour-from-auckland.a624393.activity-details) - [Cape Reinga - 90 Mile Beach Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-reinga-90-mile-beach-tour.a3316824.activity-details) - [Skip the Line: Waitangi Treaty Grounds Experience Pass](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-waitangi-treaty-grounds-day-pass-ticket.a1395520.activity-details) - [Bay of Islands Cruise Excursion - Hole in Rock Cruise](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-cruise-excursion-hole-in-rock-cruise.a338456.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Russell? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Russell ![Russell Beach featuring a bay or harbor, a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111726/203eb34f-6b5d-4386-b889-ab5552b0ab8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Russell Beach Wander along the jetty for wonderful views of Kororareka Bay, get out on the water in a boat and enjoy alfresco dining along the beachfront. [](https://expedia.com/Russell-Beach-Russell.d6111726.Vacation-Attraction) ![Flagstaff Hill featuring a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111730/41dc944c-b556-4e3b-9271-d583faba67db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Flagstaff Hill On this important hill, learn about New Zealand’s early Māori and colonial history, look for iconic birds and take in the stunning views of the Bay of Islands. [](https://expedia.com/Flagstaff-Hill-Russell.d6111730.Vacation-Attraction) ![Russell Christ Church showing a church or cathedral and a cemetery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111734/f11d68d9-ac3c-45ed-a25c-29edf175ce0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Russell Christ Church This charming and peaceful 19th-century church is a prominent historical landmark, while the surrounding cemetery is a good spot for a stroll. [](https://expedia.com/Russell-Christ-Church-Russell.d6111734.Vacation-Attraction) ![Russell Museum featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111728/f6786d18-648f-41e4-bbd3-efed6d18a928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Russell Museum Learn about Russell’s Māori heritage and the history of European settlers through this vast collection of photographs, documents and other objects. [](https://expedia.com/Russell-Museum-Russell.d6111728.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lookout You can find out about the history of Russell when you stop by Lookout. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Lookout-Russell.d553248621526967336.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tapeka Point Historic Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Tapeka Point Historic Reserve, a lovely green space in Tapeka. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Tapeka-Point-Historic-Reserve-Russell.d6111732.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pompallier Mission You can spend time studying the exhibits at Pompallier Mission during your trip to Russell. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Pompallier-Mission-Russell.d553248635998026997.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pompalier House You can find out about the history of Russell with a trip to Pompalier House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area. 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