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Other than the obvious of eat, swim read and sleep.


  • Take a day trip to historic Russell - 45 minutes by road

  • Take the dingy or kayaks and explore the mangrove estuaries in the upper Whangaruru harbour.

  • Fish off the beach, rocks or take the dingy

  • Sail the laser yacht either up the harbour or out to the open sea

  • Take a trip with the charter boat operators to one of the best diving spots in the world at the poor Knights Island. You don’t have to be a Coustou snorkelling in 2 meters of water is enough to see amazing fish life

  • Go for a walk or ride in the Russell forest and swim in the pristine streams.

  • Gather pipis at low tide right in front of the house.

  • Walk up the hills behind to see the ancient Maori par sites

  • Get delicious croissants for a late breakfast from Oakura Tea rooms