Russell Mini Tours, Bay of Islands

22/07/2024

This Thursday the 25th of July is Keri Keri shopping Day, if you want to go text or call us on 021 182 9359. Bus leave Russell town at 0900hrs, first stop Waipapa for a hour ,then into Kerikeri until 2pm. WE CAN PICK UP AND DROP OFF TO YOUR HOME OR CLOSE TO.....

17/07/2024

Last chance, this Sunday 21st July, to experience the new Matariki Tour with Sheryl and the Russell Mini Tours.
Discover the Children of Matariki and begin your weaving journey.
The Russell office is open 0830hrs to 1500hrs.
Pop in on Sunday for a chat :)

Travel for an hour around Kororareka Russell, visiting historical sites while learning the stories of Matariki and her 8 children.

01/07/2024

Russell Mini Tours, is heading to Ngawha Spring this Thurday the 4th of July at 8.30 from the Russell wharf. "maybe some pick up on the way". $25 for the bus, bring your ferry card and a bank statement and your entire in to Ngawha become cheaper🥰 call 021 182 9359 if you are interested.

26/06/2024

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Last chance, this Sunday 21st July, to experience our new Matariki Tour with Sheryl. Discover the Children of Matariki and begin your weaving journey. Great feedback 👍 Pop into the Russell office on Sunday for a chat :)

Travel for an hour around Kororareka Russell, visiting historical sites while learning the stories of Matariki and her 8 children.

23/06/2024

Keri Keri Shopping day this Thursday 27th of June. Text 021 182 9359 9am from Russell to Keri Keri back b4 3pm .

22/05/2024

Keri Keri shopping day, Shane's heading to Thursday the 30th of May . Call 021 182 9359 to book a spot .

11/04/2024

Even the legendary "Mini" line up for the Russell Mini Tour - Mini Northern cross 2024 Tour.

25/03/2024

Keri Keri shopping Day this Thursday the 28th of March. Please Message if you would like to book your seat. 021 182 9359

25/03/2024

What a day yesterday 😍 we saw a Kiwi at Tapeka point at 1 o'clock. On a Russell Mini Tours, Bay of Islands sadly it was looking for food and water.

20/03/2024

Welcome princess

19/03/2024

Welcome ,Pacific Adventure.

08/03/2024

Another great Russell Community Event - The Blues vs Fiji.
Looking forward to our next event

26/02/2024

Great February in Kororareka / Russell.

13/08/2021

Hi everyone,

We get great feedback about the tours all the time, but I wanted to share this one with you, as I am really proud of our driver Chris

"Hi Michele,


I wanted to thank you for accommodating our late request for a tour yesterday afternoon.

The group consisted of Career Advisors from schools across the North Island, many being Maori.

They couldn't praise your driver enough, indepth knowledge and spot on with his Te Reo... high praise indeed!

Please pass on our thanks to him also."

So go us! and a big round of applause to Chris

01/04/2021

Good afternoon..

Rumours will abound so I thought I'd set the record straight!!!

After 46 years of operating Russell Mini Tours is not about to stop trading. Owing to the major effects of COVID-19 from the 10th May until end of September we will not be operating on Mon, Tue & Wednesdays other than for pre-booked groups. Thur, Fri Sat & Sun we will operate 4 tours per day at 10, 11, 1 & 2pm plus charters. Cheers everyone and thanks for your support!!!

01/04/2021

Nice to be listed as one of the TOP 5 activities in the Bay of Islands, yay go us!!!

This from the AA listing in their campaign for 'Great Kiwi Road Trips'

"Day Three: Russell to Paihia
Once known as the ‘Hell Hole of the Pacific,’ it seems appropriate to grab a quick bite at Hell Hole itself, a café specialising in fresh, loaded bagels.

Just three streets in size, what Russell lacks in scale it more than makes up for in scandalous stories. Mostly from two centuries past.

Buckle in for an hour-long whistle stop tour through the town with Kelly from Russell Mini Tours. Zigzagging by minibus from street to 'street, up to Flagstaff Hill and over to Long Beach. Discover New Zealand’s oldest store, a bullet hole-riddled church, former brothels, grog shops and arson attacks. It’s an eye-opener all right"

17/12/2020

Wine & Dine with a few stories thrown in!!!

We are running 2 more wine & dine tours over the festive season on 29th December and 5th January.

Pick up at Russell wharf -11am join us for a tiki tour of the Russell peninsula, visiting some iconic, picturesque spots whilst listening to entertaining commentary about our very chequered past! We then head out to Sage at Paroa Bay Winery to sample 4 of their exceptional wines looking out over the Pacific Ocean before heading across to the Omata Vineyard to taste their fine wines. Choose from their delicious lunch menu, relax whilst taking in the spectacular views. You will have the opportunity to purchase any of the wines you have enjoyed before returning to Russell Wharf around 2.30 - 3pm. The price includes the tour, wine tastings and lunch at just $109 per person ....wow! Can be booked through Colette at [email protected] or 09 4038020, limited numbers so book asap!

24/11/2020

Good afternoon, Russell Mini Tours will be operating a shuttle to the Feelers and Elemeno P concert at Zane Greys on Saturday 6th February. The concert starts at 7pm so we would be looking to start pick-ups around 5.30pm, returning via the back road after the concert finishes at 11.30pm Again only $20pp. Bookings through Russell Booking and Info. Phone 09 4038020, E.M [email protected] or call in and see Colette or Daniel.

21/11/2020

SIX60 UPDATE

The shuttles to the SIX60 gig will leave from Tapeka & Ngaiotonga at 4pm on the 16th January. We plan to pick everyone one up en-route. We have been told that Six60 are scheduled to leave the stage at 11pm, however as we know these things always run over! We will be aiming to leave the venue no later than 11.45pm and will have come via the back road as there isn't a car ferry running at that time. We will be taking everyone back to their accommodation. The price is still only $20pp and can be booked through [email protected] or call in and see either Colette or Daniel.

13/11/2020

Six60 are coming to Waitangi Sports Ground on January 16th starting 17.00hrs. Russell Mini Tours are providing a shuttle to and from the venue from various pick up points around Russell and Opua. The cost is $20pp. The pick up points and times will depend on the bookings, so will inform passengers nearer the time.

There are only 45 seats available so first come first served!

To book a seat contact Colette at [email protected] or call in and see her

08/11/2020

....... and a great time was had by all. Thank you Paroa Bay Wineryand Omata Estate Vineyard & Kitchen for your wonderful hospitality as always and of course Colette from Russell Booking and Information Centre for making it happen. Watch this space for the next 'out of the ordinary' tour.

02/11/2020

Good morning

We are running a special this Saturday!! (7th November)

Tour & Wine

We are picking up from the wharf at 11am, having a tour around our usual route then heading out to Sage for a wine tasting. Then we head to Omata for lunch and more wine, returning when you are ready. The price is $50pp for the transport & tour, you pay your own wine & lunch fees.

If you are an accommodation provider please pass this on to your guests

Sound good? cool! bookings are essential as we only have limited spaces left.

16/10/2020

Having a great 3 days ferrying walkers from the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend to and from vineyards and oyster farms! Thanks Alex from Shoot North for a great photo!

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