Russell TOP 10 Holiday Park sits centrally in Russell, New Zealand's first capital and earliest European settlement, at the gateway to the Bay of Islands.

The award-winning park holds the distinction of being New Zealand's first smoke-free holiday park and occupies a tiered layout with ocean views across to Paihia.

Accommodation ranges from unpowered grass camping sites to powered hard-stand and grassed sites, plus cabins, studios, and one- and two-bedroom motel units.

Shared facilities include a large amenities block, two laundries, a camp kitchen with hotplates and refrigeration, free gas BBQs, and a dump point. The park is dog-friendly with prior agreement.

Guests frequently note the lush tropical gardens, abundant birdlife, and the elevated upper level's sweeping views of Russell township and the bay.