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How to find Pukeko Cottage!
Whether travelling by car, public transport or on foot, Pukeko Cottage, located in Russell in the Bay of Islands is easy to find. |
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By Road
Russell is approximately three and a half hours north of Auckland. As you head north you'll pass through the towns of Orewa, Warkworth, Wellsford, Whangarei and Kawakawa. About 15 minutes beyond Kawakawa, take the turn off for the car ferry at Opua. The ferry runs continuously from 6.50am to 9.50pm and there is no need to book for the quick 5 minute crossing. The ferry docks at Okiato and, from there, Russell is another 7 kilometres.
Pay on board the ferry.
Cars $9 and Passengers $1.
There is no Eftpos or credit card facilities on board the ferry. You will need cash!
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By Public Transport
If you are travelling by public transport, there are many bus and coach tours from Auckland to Pahia in the Bay of Islands. From Pahia, Russell is just a short and very pretty ferry ride across the Bay. The ferries make regular trips throughout the day between 7am and 10pm.Pay on board the ferry:
$5 one way
$9 return
There is no Eftpos or credit card facilities on board the ferry. You will need cash!
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I'm here, where's Pukeko Cottage?If travelling by car from the Opua Vehicle Ferry, you will come to a small white church at the first crossroads in town.
 Turn right up Roberton Road, a short steep hill, and then right into Brind Road at the top. You will find Pukeko Cottage at No. 14 on the left.
If arriving by Passenger Ferry from Pahia, the cottage is a short, 10 minute walk from Russell Wharf. |
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Grateful thanks to Northland artist, Jo May for permission to use her artwork. Please visit her site www.jomaydesign.co.nz | |
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