# Flagstaff Hill (Maiki), Russell

> A hilltop reserve above Russell with a flagstaff that was felled several times in the 1840s.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-russell-flagstaff-hill/

A hilltop reserve above Russell with a flagstaff that was felled several times in the 1840s. A steep road and a walking track lead up to a wide view over the Bay of Islands. Late afternoon light suits the views best.

- **Nearest town:** Russell, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -35.2640, 174.1270

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Three days in the Bay of Islands: Waitangi to Kerikeri](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-bay-of-islands-loop/)

## Nearby

- [Waitangi Treaty Grounds](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-waitangi-treaty-grounds/) – 4 km
- [Haruru Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-haruru-falls/) – 8 km
- [Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawakawa](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-hundertwasser-toilets-kawakawa/) – 14 km
- [Stone Store and Kemp House, Kerikeri](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-kerikeri-stone-store/) – 18 km

## FAQs

### Where is Flagstaff Hill (Maiki), Russell?

Flagstaff Hill (Maiki), Russell is in Russell, New Zealand, at GPS -35.2640, 174.1270.

### Which road trips pass Flagstaff Hill (Maiki), Russell?

Flagstaff Hill (Maiki), Russell is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Three days in the Bay of Islands: Waitangi to Kerikeri.

### What is there to see near Flagstaff Hill (Maiki), Russell?

Places worth a stop nearby: Waitangi Treaty Grounds (4 km), Haruru Falls (8 km), Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawakawa (14 km) and Stone Store and Kemp House, Kerikeri (18 km).

### When is the best time to visit Flagstaff Hill (Maiki), Russell?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)