Flagstaff Hill

Overlooking Russell, this is the hill where Hōne Heke chopped down the British flagpole four times. You can drive up, but the epic view over Russell and the harbour rewards a good 1.6km climb. Take the track west from the boat ramp along the beach at low tide, or head up Wellington St.

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