When our family first discovered Russell, one of the places we immediately fell in love with was Long Beach. Whether it's an early morning walk, a family swim, coffee by the beach, or simply sitting in the sunshine looking out across the Bay of Islands, Long Beach has b...
The Ultimate Bay of Islands Day Trip: Otehei Bay & Motuarohia Island from Russell
There is a reason the Bay of Islands is world-famous, but to truly understand its magic, you have to get off the mainland and onto the water. One of our absolute favorite day trips is heading out to Otehei Bay on the stunning, pest-free Urupukapuka Island Recr...
Off the Grid in Russell: Why Celebrity Chefs Love Our Backyard
Did you catch TV chefs Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel exploring the hidden gems of Northland in their hit series Off The Grid? In their recent episode, the duo headed north for big-game fishing, tracking down spectacular local flavors, and diving headfirst into the ri...

