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Can I join the Russell Mini Tour while staying in Paihia?


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Yes. Visitors staying in Paihia can take the passenger ferry across the harbour, with the mini-tour departing conveniently from Russell Wharf at the end of Cass Street. After the tour, allow time to stroll along Russell’s waterfront, explore its historic streets or enjoy lunch overlooking the bay. You could also combine your visit with one of the scenic Bay of Islands day tours.

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A historic church with a well-preserved graveyard, surrounded by lush greenery under a bright blue sky.
Russell One-Hour Mini Tour
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Calendar icon Duration: 1 hour
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Tourists on a boat approaching the famous Hole in the Rock at Motukokako Island, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise from Paihia
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Jun-Aug

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Calendar icon Duration: 4.5 hrs
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A group of excited passengers enjoying a high-speed Ocean Adventure thrill ride on a bright yellow powerboat in New Zealand.
Bay of Islands Ocean Adventure Cruise
North Island

Sep-Apr

Jet Boat Tours Cruises Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
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Calendar icon Duration: 1 hour
Map icon Locations: 2
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A group of passengers attentively listening to the captain share stories aboard the R. Tucker Thompson.
R Tucker Thompson Sundowner Tall Ship Sail
North Island

Dec-Apr

Sailing Tours Cruises Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
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Map icon Location: Russell
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