Russell Booking and Information Centre

27/08/2024

Four days from being officially Spring.

It will be amazing what will be achieved in little Russell this Spring and Summer.

26/08/2024

Coming to play in the Bay?

The southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.

23/08/2024

A privilege to be in the Northern Advocate today:

OPINION: Across the region's three electorates it boasts eight MPs. What are they doing?

22/08/2024

Hello People

The happy ferry will be off the run for the next week starting today.

17/08/2024

A great new Russell Booking and Information Service for Locals and Visitors

Our team can now help Bay of Islands people - and our visitors to book through ANZCRO for Australia as well as New Zealand.

- Bus bookings
- Rail journeys
- Car Rentals
- Accommodation
- Activities

Either call in to the centre or ring Aaliah or Marija (and they will help set up brilliant holidays for you in Australia (or NZ- see our pinned post).

Wherever you are in New Zealand (including Russell - of course) call 0800 633 255 or email [email protected]

Check out the Australia Brochure/magazine below: https://issuu.com/holidayexperts/docs/theausbk2024-25_e-brochure_nzd?fr=sMzNhOTYzMjMxNDE

The first ten BoI people to book will go into a draw for $100 meal voucher at the restaurant of their choice.

Read The Australia Book 2024-2025 (NZD) by Holiday Experts on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

17/08/2024

A great new Russell Booking and Information Service for Locals and Visitors

Our team can now help Bay of Islands people - and our visitors to book through ANZCRO!

- Intercity bookings
- Inter Islander
- NZ rail journeys
- Car Rentals
- Accommodation
- Activities

Either call in to the centre or ring Aaliah or Marija (and the will help set up brilliant holidays for you in New Zealand (or Australia - see our next post).

Wherever you are in New Zealand (including Russell - of course) call 0800 633 255 or email [email protected]

Check out the NZ Brochure/magazine below: https://issuu.com/holidayexperts/docs/new_zealand_book_e-brochure_2024-25_nzd_?fr=sNTdiNzYzMjMxNDE

The first ten BoI people to book will go into a draw for $100 meal voucher at the restaurant of their choice.

Read New Zealand Book 2024-2025 (NZD) by Holiday Experts on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

11/08/2024

Another brilliant opportunity in the Bay of Islands.

Cape Brett Hut in Bay of Islands reopens for public bookings after major repairs.

07/08/2024

Great news for Russell and the Bay of Islands.

130,000 cruise ship passengers welcomed to Bay of Islands this season.

25/07/2024

How very cool is this. Added to it - the bird life in Russell is just stunning.

Annual count of the nation's garden birds has ended with record-high participation.

23/07/2024

Such great news for the BOI in terms of tourism, investment, education, employment!

Simeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.

14/07/2024

Some quality new products in a Wood2Water for home use.

08/07/2024

Russell Booking and Information is superbly sighted on the wharf with views out towards Paihia and Waitangi and in towards iconic places such the the Duke of Marlborough and Pompallier.

Site manager - Aaliah is doing a superb job of presenting the site and is so very good with and customers!

27/06/2024

Very few sites more beautiful than Russell from Paihia - when you know you are about to get on a Ferry and go there.

25/06/2024

Lots of sunshine and warm temperatures coming up in Russell to celebrate Matariki ... and the Brynderwyns being re-opened.

More below:

Matariki Pwhairangi Festival will be presenting experiences and feasts all over the Bay of Islands this June and July, with the programme starting on Friday 21 June, the Winter Solstice, and continuing until 14 July.

- Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival 2024 to deliver over 20 events and feasts
- The hugely popular Manu Masters returns to Russell
- ‘Pay what you can afford’ and see KŌPŪ at the Turner Centre
- New feast added! Hangi at the Honey House Café

For more detailed information on events and how to buy tickets visit matarikinz.com. For more Matariki long weekend inspo visit northlandnz.com

20/06/2024

A great offer.

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08/06/2024

Great products and bargains.

04/06/2024

Through our Wood2Water Partner

28/05/2024

Gorgeous weather in the Bay of Islands for Kings Birthday Weekend.

At 20 degrees it is like high summer in the rest on NZ but normal for the winterless Far North.

Grab a bunch of friends and family and wander north and do things like an islandgetaway.co.nz/ cruise.

Contact Russell Booking and Information for any advice and bookings:

0800 633 255

(09) 403 8020

[email protected]

16/05/2024

Hello Russell People

I have just become aware of the passing of Tim Grant.

To Colette and all of Tim's loved ones ... deep condolences ... from the team at your old place - Russell Booking and Information.

Alwyn Poole

08/05/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are down to two ferry's for the next few days.
Bay Belle and Blue Ferry. Ferry's will leave on the hour and half from both Paihia and Russell

01/05/2024

To our Northland Neighbours!

While the Brynderwyns remain closed for another period of time (https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2024/05/northland-businesses-struggle-as-sh1-reopening-at-brynderwyn-hills-likely-weeks-away.html)

PLEASE come and have days trips and weekends in wonderful Russell.

Beautiful locations, activities, accommodations food and drink.

It will also make such a difference to our tourism, retail and hospitality providers.

Contact us on:

0800 633 255. (09) 403 8020. [email protected] and we can organise LOADS for you to do and provide advice.

24/04/2024

Just an FYI for tomorrow
We will be closed tomorrow until 1pm
However.... The three ferries are running as per NORMAL schedule

Nga mihi

19/04/2024

So many activities to do in the Bay of Islands

The weather looks very good for the second week of the holidays and temperatures in the 20s in the Winterless North.

Take a trip on the R. Tucker Thompson, out to the islands on Island Getaway - Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tours, jump out of a plane Skydive Bay of Islands, take a van tour around Russell Russell Mini Tours, Bay of Islands, go sailing with Great Escape Sailing and so much more.

Contact us on:

0800 633 255

(09) 403 8020

[email protected]

11/04/2024

BEAUTIFUL day in Russell.

Buy something at Wood2Water today and get a free coffee/drink at Delish!

Ferries running ... time to rock'n'roll ... do a spontaneous trip (if you are not already here) and have a day on the town before the schoolies arrive on holiday (who would be a teacher??)

10/04/2024

Ferries are off today. Bus is running in its place. We will be back tomorrow morning
Stay safe and dry everyone

04/04/2024

Great Fishing Opportunities this Weekend on the May Marie

Coming up this weekend:

- A 7 Hour Kingfish trip on Sat 6th leaving at 7am with 3 spaces available.

- A 5 Hour Snapper trip on Sun 7th with 6 spaces available.

Great to inquire ahead also for the school holidays.

Contact Russell Booking and Information on 0800633255

31/03/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances there will be two ferries running today.
The Bay Belle and Blue Ferry. Ferries will run every thirty minutes on the hour and half hour today from both Paihia and Russell

28/03/2024

For a great time on the water catching some of the best fish in the Bay of Islands!

Contact us at:

0800 633 255

or

[email protected]
.. and we will get you organised.

Sports fishing in the Bay of Islands aboard the game fishing boat WAHOO. Sports fishing in the best spots in the Bay of Islands.

28/03/2024

Sail the brilliant R. Tucker Thompson this Easter weekend.

R. Tucker Thompson is offering day sails and sundowner sails over Easter, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

If you’ve been wanting to experience sailing on the Tucker, now is your chance. Spend the long weekend soaking up the last of the summer rays on board this iconic ship.

Work off those chocolate treats and help hoist the sails, climb the rigging, or just sit back and relax with a cold drink.

Please contact Russell Booking and Information Centre to make a booking:

[email protected]

ph. 0800 633 255

26/03/2024

More very good news for the region for Easter ...

NZTA hopes the re-opening will be a brief reprieve for local businesses, freight companies and holidaymakers ahead of the final closure block next month.