The Bay of Islands is an enclave of more than 140 islands next to New Zealand’s North Island. It is the home of the whaling port of Russell, New Zealand’s first colonial capital. Russell was the first permanent European settlement and seaport in New Zealand. Its early nickname was ‘The hellhole of the Pacific’ because it was a shore leave destination for sailors, whalers and traders during the 19th century. Our trip today is a ferry ride to and then walking around Russell.
First, a brief walk around the docking port.
Kiwi emojis
Waiting for the ferry
Ferry to Russell
Russell ahead of us
Russell
Entrance to town
People OK, Fish not so much?
Kinda offsets the Hell Hole nickname
Giant Manganese boulder
“Commemorating the past and the new with thanks to those who gave so that we can live the bountiful life we lead.”
No picture of the hotel because it was blocked by rascal/ reprobate vehicles and trees
Butterfly amongst round spikey fruit
Bowling, New Zealand style
“Hell Hole” is actually just a coffee shop. Wild times!
Leaving Russell on a ferry boat
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Bay of Islands/ Russell, New Zealand
02/11/2024
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