HISTORY & CULTURE

RUSSELL MUSEUM - Whare Taonga o Koroāreka

Sharing the culture and stories of Kororāreka Russell and Īpipiri Bay of Islands with the world. Īpipiri is the Māori name for the Eastern Bay of Islands. To protect, preserve and share the dual heritage taonga and stories relating to Russell Kororāreka and the wider takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Taumarere ki Rakaumangamanga, to inform our shared future.
The museum’s collection is important in promoting New Zealand culture because Russell – then named Kororāreka – lay at the threshold of the earliest connection between the two worlds of Māori and Pākehā. The collection dates from before then and is always being added to.

Admission:
Adult$12
Child (0-14) with parents Free
Gold Card/Pensioner$10

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Russell Mini Tours

Discover ‘Romantic Russell’ – a town steeped in history with a very chequered past.

Spend a comfortable hour aboard the Russell Mini Coaches as they take you back in time telling you stories covering over 250 years, whilst visiting places of significant historical interest not easily covered on foot. Discover why Russell has played such an important role in the history of New Zealand and why we locals love it so much. Suitable for all ages.

Adult: $35

Child: $16

Departs daily at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

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Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Discover Waitangi’s contemporary museums, Māori cultural performances in an authentic Meeting House, informative guided tours, native forest, a carving studio, the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe, and a quality café, all with stunning views over the Bay of Islands. With their Experience Pass you can see everything the Waitangi Treaty Grounds have to offer, with a Guided Tour and a Cultural Performance included as well. Finish off a summers evening with their intimate themed Hāngi & Concert.

Experience Pass: $60pp for international visitors, $30pp for NZ Residents (ID Required), children (up to 18 years) free.

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