December 2012 – March 2013
There are two ferries that go to Russell: the car ferry that leaves from Opua, and the passenger ferry that leaves from Paihia. The car ferry takes you to a spot about 5 minutes from Russell, but then it’s a nice drive to the town. The passenger ferry from Paihia drops you right off at the wharf in Russell.
Rich and I preferred the car ferry, and not just because it’s right next to the Opua marina, but because there is just something so fun about sitting in your car as it glides across the water—it’s like being on a ride! We never got tired of it. –Cyndi