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Russell
Getting Here and Around
The road between Russell and Paihia is long and tortuous. The best way to travel between the two is by passenger ferry, which leaves from the Russell Wharf, or by car ferry, which departs from Okiato, about 9 km (5½ mi) southwest of town.
Travel Deals in Northland and the Bay of Islands
- $1218* & up -- New Zealand from West Coast (R/T w/Tax) Air New Zealand
- Australia & New Zealand Experience IExplore
- $1368-$1518* -- New Zealand from San Francisco (R/T w/Tax) — $1,368-$1,518 Air New Zealand
- Connoisseurs New Zealand — $2,779 IExplore
* Some taxes, fees additional