This is a stupendous location, and an absolute dream for rest and refreshing your soul. Everything is provided for your comfort. The town of Russell is quaint and charming and we found everyone to be quite friendly, and helpful. We were there in the winter, so some places were not open, but we didn’t care. There are two small groceries to supplement your supplies and some very good places to eat. For more “action” you can always take the ferry to Paihia. But the best thing of all was Marion’s home- it is quite the Noble View, and like us, you will likely find it difficult to tear yourself away from that view!