Come stay and maybe see kiwi - one of the few places in New Zealand where you have a chance to see kiwi in their natural environment. Book one of our guided Kiwi Tours. Chosen by the BBC to film New Zealand's rare birdlife, the unique experience of close encounters with New Zealand wildlife awaits you at Russell-Orongo Bay Holiday Park. Accommodation options, many in private settings surrounded by nature, range from unpowered campsites, cabins and cottages through to a 3 bedroom bungalow. Relax in Park like grounds surrounded by native bush/forest and gardens. Enjoy the relaxing and restorative sounds of the dawn chorus, the antics of the cheeky north island weka and the calls of the kiwi.

From secluded beaches, scenic walks, heritage sites through to galleries and cafes, Russell is a great place to explore and discover "the real New Zealand" Situated in the geographic centre of the Bay of Islands, Russell offers stunning beaches and the opportunity for island hopping. The only Kiwi and Weka zone on mainland New Zealand, Russell is a bird watcher's paradise. Russell's Pompallier Mission, founded by the French is a unique New Zealand heritage building with a fascinating story to tell. From your visit to the Russell Museum you will learn more about Russell's early history and it's whaling past. Russell featured prominently in the Northern Wars and you can find out more about this at the Russell Museum and at your visit to Christ Church which still has musket holes in its walls. The original and first capital of New Zealand, the charming vilage of Russell is a must see destination.