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ers' house. It sits on the hill directly above the ferry landing in Okiato - you'll need a car
to get here.
Russell-Orongo Bay
Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 09-403 7704;
www.russellaccommodation.co.nz
; 5960 Russell Rd; unpowered/powered site
$40/44, teepee $80-90, cabins & units $80-165; )
Surrounded by 14 acres stud-
ded with native forest and birdlife, this relaxed holiday park is around 3km from Russell
after departing the ferry from Opua to Okiato. The wide range of accommodation in-
cludes a quirky teepee and comfortable self-contained units.
Russell Top 10
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 09-403 7826;
www.russelltop10.co.nz
; 1 James St; sites/cabins/units from $41/80/140;
)
This leafy park has a small store, good facilities, wonderful hydrangeas, tidy cabins
and nice units. Showers are clean, but metered.
Pukeko Cottage
HOSTEL $
( 09-403 8498;
www.pukekocottagebackpackers.co.nz
; 14 Brind Rd; per person $30; )
More
like staying at a mate's place than a hostel, this homely house has just two bedrooms for
rent and a caravan in the back garden. It's certainly not dirty, but the cleanliness is bloke-
standard. Barry, the artist owner, is always up for a chat.
Lesley's B&B Homestay
B&B $$$
( 09-403 7099;
www.lesleys.co.nz
; 1 Pomare Rd; s $110-150, d $140-180; )
Rooms are
bright and colourful at this welcoming B&B owned by a well-travelled local artist.
Breakfasts are legendary - the owner Lesley is also a trained chef - and the guests can
fire up the barbecue. Gardens and palms surround the property, and the attractions and
cafes of Russell are a 10-minute walk away.
Russell Motel
MOTEL $$$
( 09-403 7854;
www.motelrussell.co.nz
; 16 Matauwhi Rd; units $130-165; )
Sitting amid
well-tended gardens, this old-fashioned motel offers a good range of units and a kidney-
shaped pool that the kids will love. The studios are a little dark but you really can't
quibble for this price in central Russell.
