Exploring Russell, Former Capital of New Zealand, Russell, New Zealand

Why would anyone choose to visit a place known as the 鈥渉ell hole of the Pacific鈥�? Somewhere that聽was once full of brothels and unsavory bars, the scene of numerous violent uprisings?聽

I pondered these questions as we crossed the Bay of Islands on the ferry from Paihia on聽New Zealand鈥檚 North Island.聽

But the sight of yachts on the water聽and the smart buildings on the Russell waterfront was enough to convince me that things might have聽changed since the 19th century.

We spent a half day at Russell and wanted to share with you the places we visited. Hope this post inspires you to visit this area in the future!聽

Formerly known as Kororareka,聽Russell was a Maori settlement for some centuries before the arrival of Europeans.聽

But in the early 1800s聽it started to be frequented by whaling ships, and聽later by commercial vessels from around the world. Sailors spent their shore leave in Russell and the town soon adapted to provide the traditional activities for sailors with time to spare and money to spend. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Exploring Russell, Former Capital of New Zealand
Guide Location: New Zealand » Russell
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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