Tapeka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tapeka
Teaghlach: Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home
This was our third stay at this property. Its perfect for our family get to togethers.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025
Kokomo Retreat
A wonderful place to relax
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia
Comfortable bed
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Teaghlach: Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home
This was our third stay at this property. Its perfect for our family get to togethers.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025
Kerikeri Park Lodge
Very clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Sea Spray Suites
Loving it. Great location. I would stay it again.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
Russell Beach
Wander along the jetty for wonderful views of Kororareka Bay, get out on the water in a boat and enjoy alfresco dining along the beachfront.
Flagstaff Hill
On this important hill, learn about New Zealand’s early Māori and colonial history, look for iconic birds and take in the stunning views of the Bay of Islands.
Russell Christ Church
This charming and peaceful 19th-century church is a prominent historical landmark, while the surrounding cemetery is a good spot for a stroll.
Russell Museum
Learn about Russell’s Māori heritage and the history of European settlers through this vast collection of photographs, documents and other objects.
Tapeka Point Historic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Tapeka Point Historic Reserve, a lovely green space in Tapeka. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Lookout
You can find out about the history of Russell with a visit to Lookout. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.
Activities
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch
Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop
Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
