view gallery SW4.8 km | Benchmark on Flagstaff Hill - Russell, Northland, New Zealand in Australia/NZ Benchmarks A benchmark located on the shorter of Flagstaff Hill's two summits in the Flagstaff Hill Historic Reserve. It is located on the ground within the mosaic of the sundial. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/22/2013 last visited: 04/20/2016 |
view gallery SW4.8 km | Sundial on Flagstaff Hill -- Russell, Northland, New Zealand in Sundials A large sundial with a colourful mosaic tile base that is found on the top of the lower summit of Flagstaff Hill. Beautiful views from the top. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/23/2013 last visited: 04/20/2016 |
view gallery SW4.8 km | Flagstaff Hill Historic Reserve - Russell, Northland, New Zealand in New Zealand Historic Places Flagstaff Hill is one of the most controversial sites in New Zealand's history. Based on the grafitti on the site when we visited, it is still controversial. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/22/2013 last visited: 04/20/2016 |
view gallery SW4.8 km | Power to the People - Russell, Northland, New Zealand in Artistic Seating A seat on the site of the old electric transformer in Wellington St, Russell. posted by: No Fixed Aboder location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/29/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SW5.1 km | Anchor at The Pub Building - Russell, Northland, New Zealand in Anchors An anchor in front of the parking area for The Pub Building. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/24/2013 last visited: 04/20/2016 |
view gallery SW5.1 km | OLDEST - Operating Petrol Station in New Zealand - Russell, Northland, New Zealand in Superlatives Started in 1930, the sign above the carport identifies this the oldest operating Petrol Station in New Zealand. With its triangular corner design I'd also say its one of the most unique. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/22/2013 last visited: 01/22/2013 |
view gallery SW5.1 km | Moreton Bay Fig Tree - Russell, Northland, New Zealand in Exceptional Trees Planted in 1870, this massive Moreton Bay Fig Tree, graces the front lawn of Russell's first police station building. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/24/2013 last visited: 01/22/2013 |
view gallery SW5.1 km | Russell Police Station, Russell, New Zealand in Police Stations The first police station in New Zealand. posted by: FBBHaegar location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 09/02/2009 last visited: 04/20/2016 |
view gallery SW5.1 km | Christ Church - Russell, New Zealand in This Old Church Christ church is the oldest existing church in NZ today, and possibly the oldest building still used for its original purpose. posted by: FBBHaegar location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 08/31/2009 last visited: 04/20/2016 |
view gallery SW5.1 km | War Memorial - Russell, Northland, New Zealand in Non-Specific Veteran Memorials A four sided monument in a small park that recognizes those who suffered and died in World War I, World War II, Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Borneo Confrontation and Vietnam War. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/27/2013 last visited: 01/22/2013 |
view gallery SW5.1 km | Canon over Kororareka Bay - Russell, Northland, New Zealand in Static Artillery Displays A canon that arrived on the Sourabaya and later mounted on land to defend Russell Township. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/26/2013 last visited: 01/22/2013 |
view gallery S7.2 km | Land, Sea & Air - Russsell, Northland, New Zealand in Gates of Distinction A spectacular entrance way at 130 Aucks Rd, Russell. posted by: No Fixed Aboder location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/29/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SW8.4 km | "Jubilant atmosphere at Waitangi" in News Article Locations Waitangi Day is celebrated annually to mark the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and British Government. The flagpole is a symbol of protest for some Maori, but in 2013 the Waitangi Day atmosphere was "jubilant". posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/27/2013 last visited: 01/16/2018 |
view gallery SW8.4 km | Waitangi Treaty Grounds Flag Pole - Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand in Nautical Flag Poles The flag pole and plaque mark the location where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed between Maori and British. The Treaty led to the creation of the nation of New Zealand. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/27/2013 last visited: 01/16/2018 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | Te Whare Runanga (Meeting House) - Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand in Maori Historic Sites Te Whare Runanga is a fully carved Maori Meeting House, which is representative of all Iwi (regional tribes) in New Zealand. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/27/2013 last visited: 01/16/2018 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | Treaty House - Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand in Wikipedia Entries The Waitangi Treaty House and grounds, together with an additional 1,000-acre land block, were gifted to the nation in 1932 by the governor general, Lord Bledisloe, and his wife. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/25/2013 last visited: 01/16/2018 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | Hobson's Beach - Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand in Beaches Hobson's Beach is a point of interest at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. It was the landing site for William Hobson, who was responsible for negotiations with Maori. Today, it is the launching point for the Maori's ceremonial war canoe. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/27/2013 last visited: 01/13/2013 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | Treaty House - Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand in New Zealand Historic Places Originally constructed in 1833-34, the Treaty House is one of the most symbolically important buildings in New Zealand, being closely associated with the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand's founding document. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/06/2013 last visited: 01/16/2018 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | Treaty House - Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand in Pre-Victorian Historic Homes The Treaty House is one of the most symbolically important buildings in New Zealand, being closely associated with the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand's founding document. It is registered in New Zealand's Historic Places Trust. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/25/2013 last visited: 01/16/2018 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | Treaty House - Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand in Maori Historic Sites The house saw important negotiations between Maori and the British Crown, including early attempts to establish an independent Maori government. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/26/2013 last visited: 01/16/2018 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | Sundial at Treaty House - Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand in Sundials A pedestal mounted sundial that was gifted to the Treaty Grounds to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in 1953. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/27/2013 last visited: 01/16/2018 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | Ngatokimatawhaorua (waka - war canoe) - Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand in Maori Historic Sites Ngatokimatawhaorua, the 35 metre long war canoe (waka) is one of the largest ceremonial war canoes in the world with a hull carved from two massive kauri trees, felled in the Puketi Forest in Northland. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/27/2013 last visited: 08/31/2020 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | HMNZS "Canterbury" - Pihia, Northland, New Zealand in Ship Screws and Aircraft Props Situated outside the Pihia Information Centre. posted by: No Fixed Aboder location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/18/2010 last visited: 01/17/2018 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | Benchmark on Flagstaff Hill - Paihia, Northland, New Zealand in Australia/NZ Benchmarks A benchmark found on the surface of the base of the flagpole on Flagstaff Hill, a National Historic Place. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/22/2013 last visited: 01/15/2018 |
view gallery SW8.5 km | Salt Air Helipad - Paihia, Northland, New Zealand in Helicopter Landing Pads The helipad is used by Salt Air for commercial tourism trips. Destinations include Hole in the Rock, Northland Coast and Cape Reinga. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/25/2013 last visited: 01/15/2018 |
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