Relaxed family beach house, Tapeka Point Beach, Russell - Guidebook

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Relaxed family beach house, Tapeka Point Beach, Russell - Guidebook

Sightseeing

Russell is a very short drive, or you can walk. It is one of the oldest places in NZ, and is also known as Kororareka. It was once known as the "Hell hole of the Pacific", but is now a beautiful and tranquil seaside village
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Russell
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Russell is a very short drive, or you can walk. It is one of the oldest places in NZ, and is also known as Kororareka. It was once known as the "Hell hole of the Pacific", but is now a beautiful and tranquil seaside village
Waitangi is often called the birth place of New Zealand, and is a must do trip. There is a very informative tour that you can take (I recommend going with a guide as they are incredibly knowledgeable).
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Waitangi-Vertragsgelände
Tau Henare Drive
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Waitangi is often called the birth place of New Zealand, and is a must do trip. There is a very informative tour that you can take (I recommend going with a guide as they are incredibly knowledgeable).
One of the oldest surviving buildings in Russell, with a beautiful garden and a French Cafe. You can take a tour, and learn how books were made, by hand. A must do.
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Pompallier Mission
5 The Strand
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One of the oldest surviving buildings in Russell, with a beautiful garden and a French Cafe. You can take a tour, and learn how books were made, by hand. A must do.
Take a boat trip out and explore this beautiful island. There's a cafe here too
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Urupukapuka Island
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Take a boat trip out and explore this beautiful island. There's a cafe here too

Food scene

Paihia is easily accessible, by getting a ferry from the Russell Wharf. The timetable is posted on the wharf. It's bigger than Russell and has lots of shops and places to eats
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Paihia
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Paihia is easily accessible, by getting a ferry from the Russell Wharf. The timetable is posted on the wharf. It's bigger than Russell and has lots of shops and places to eats
A stylish vineyard with an excellent restaurant
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Paroa Bay Winery- Villa Accommodation.
31 Otamarua Rd
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A stylish vineyard with an excellent restaurant
A great place for lunch, there are platters and pizzas, and wine tasting. A must do, the pizzas are fantastic, and the views are breathtaking.
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Omata Estate
212 Aucks Road
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A great place for lunch, there are platters and pizzas, and wine tasting. A must do, the pizzas are fantastic, and the views are breathtaking.
Great food and a relaxed outside dining area. Hugely popular
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Hone's Garden
10 York St
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Great food and a relaxed outside dining area. Hugely popular
beautiful restaurant and hotel on the waterfront
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The Duke Of Marlborough Hotel
35 The Strand
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beautiful restaurant and hotel on the waterfront

Beaches

Tapeka Point Beach is a 3 minute walk from the house, and is a lovely safe swimming beach, with a swimming platform in the bay. Take a picnic and enjoy a day at the beach!
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Tapeka Point Beach
Tapeka Road
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Tapeka Point Beach is a 3 minute walk from the house, and is a lovely safe swimming beach, with a swimming platform in the bay. Take a picnic and enjoy a day at the beach!
Another lovely beach, a couple of minutes drive from the house. There is often a coffee cart here.
Long Beach
Another lovely beach, a couple of minutes drive from the house. There is often a coffee cart here.

Walks

This is a great nature trail, entirely set up by the Tapeka community. The entrance is just over Tapeka Road from the house, and along the walk there is information about native plants and creatures. A great one to do if you have kids.
Jim’s Walkway
This is a great nature trail, entirely set up by the Tapeka community. The entrance is just over Tapeka Road from the house, and along the walk there is information about native plants and creatures. A great one to do if you have kids.
This is a lovely walk up to the old Pa site, and gives amazing views over Tapeka and Russell. It's moderately challenging (I wouldn't take my elderly mum) but good for young kids and teenagers,
Tapeka Point Track, Russell 0202, Neuseeland
This is a lovely walk up to the old Pa site, and gives amazing views over Tapeka and Russell. It's moderately challenging (I wouldn't take my elderly mum) but good for young kids and teenagers,

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Kiwis! the Russell peninsula is a kiwi zone

You will often hear the kiwis calling at night when you stay in our house. Also, you may notice people with red head torches in our garden - don't be alarmed, our garden is a well known kiwi hangout.