Russell is ideal for low impact activities, situated in the geographic centre of the Bay of Islands it offers a wonderful range of kayaking, biking, swimming and walking opportunities. You can kayak to an island in an hour or so and walk to another island in low tide for … Read More
The Art of Hāngī A full day/evening of mātauranga (learning) the traditional art of Hangi. From digging the earth oven to prepping the kai (food), decorating the kai room and practicing for the evening entertainment. This special experience of … Read More
Russell Orongo Bay Holiday Park is set amongst 14 acres of native New Zealand bush. Take a walk around the park or on our kiwi trail and you’ll a huge range of native floral and fauna. How many can you spot? PŌHUTUKAWA – Metrosideros excelsa … Read More
2019 & 2021 WINNER OF THE PREDATOR FREE NZ HOLIDAY PARK AWARD!! Russell -Orongo Bay Holiday Park has been involved in predator management for over five years. We employ an expert Predator controller and also operate our own indoor and outdoor predator controlling system. OUR TRAPS Extreme … Read More
Russell – Orongo Bay Holiday Park is home to four of New Zealand’s rarest birds, the North Island brown kiwi, the North Island weka, mātātā and the pāteke. At night you will hear the calls of kiwi, weka and moreporks, during your stay with us. Birds which live in or … Read More
Kaitiakitanga Our kaitiaki here at Russell-Orongo Bay Holiday Park are committed to sustainable and environmental practices and have been for many years. We also want to provide our guests with the matauranga (knowledge) they need to continue their own journey … Read More
Our vision is to make happy memories for all our guests by championing our unique natural environment and providing clean, well maintained facilities and exceptional customer service. Qualmark 4-star silver rated Committed to kaitiakitanga, sustainable tourism and Tiaki 2022 TIA Sustainable Innovation … Read More
Volunteer with our team at Russell – Orongo Bay Holiday Park and help support our efforts to save endangered wildlife and ecosystems within our predator free holiday park. Set in 14 acres of native New Zealand bush you can experience the picturesque location in the … Read More