See Kiwi in the wild – right here at our holiday park! Our holiday park is one of the few places in New Zealand to see kiwi in the wild. As night falls, you’ll hear their distinctive calls echo through the native bush—and with a rise in recent guest sightings, you might even spot a kiwi in its natural habitat. Chosen by the BBC to film New Zealand's rare birdlife, the unique experience of close encounters with New Zealand wildlife awaits you at Russell-Orongo Bay Holiday Park. Choose from affordable accommodation options including self-contained cottages, bungalows, cabins, and scenic campsites and powered sites. Perfect for couples, families, and groups—with a spacious lodge that sleeps up to 60 guests. Wake to native birdsong (up to 55 species of bird), enjoy evenings by the firepit under starry skies, and experience the rare thrill of seeing wild kiwi and weka in their natural habitat. Our facilities include a saltwater swimming pool, playground, communal firepit, BBQs, wood-fired pizza oven, and more Use our central Bay of Islands location as a base to explore nearby beaches, walking trails, heritage sites, and adventures on land or sea. Every stay helps make a difference—a portion of your booking supports ongoing habitat restoration and predator control within our park. Make memories as nature intended.

From secluded beaches, scenic walks, heritage sites through to galleries and cafes, Russell is a great place to explore and discover "the real New Zealand" Situated in the geographic centre of the Bay of Islands, Russell offers stunning beaches and the opportunity for island hopping. The only Kiwi and Weka zone on mainland New Zealand, Russell is a bird watcher's paradise. Russell's Pompallier Mission, founded by the French is a unique New Zealand heritage building with a fascinating story to tell. From your visit to the Russell Museum you will learn more about Russell's early history and it's whaling past. Russell featured prominently in the Northern Wars and you can find out more about this at the Russell Museum and at your visit to Christ Church which still has musket holes in its walls. The original and first capital of New Zealand, the charming vilage of Russell is a must see destination.