Christ Church, Russell

Musket Holes

The village of Russell was known as Kororareka prior to Captain Cook’s arrival. During its early days, the town was referred to as the “hell hole of the Pacific” because of widespread prostitution. By...

New Zealand’s Oldest Church

A nice little wooden church surrounded by graves. The church is Anglican and fairly simple inside. Apparently the Church was hit by bullets and there are holes in some of the timber. It’s a interestin...

Fantastic little church

Christ Church is New Zealand's oldest surviving church. Built in 1835 by Gilbert Mair in the village of Russell, the Anglican church originally held services in both English and Māori.. On 30 January...

Had a quick look around - nice history

Had a look around the graveyard - Tamati Waka Nene memorial was interesting and the memorial to sailors killed during the attacks on Russell. Worth a look if in Russell

Time to wander

It is work a quick stop to look around and check out the bullet holes and cemetery. Gosh so many died here very young, really makes you sad. Well looked after and grounds kept up to look really respe...