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The Council provides a range of infrastructure and regulatory services that make the Far North a great place to live and visit.
Facilities
Facilities

We maintain a range of facilities for Far North residents and visitors, including playgrounds, sports fields, swimming pools, walkways and reserves. We also own and maintain toilets, wharves and pontoons, cemeteries, libraries, community halls and housing for the elderly.
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Contact council
Contact council

To make a general enquiry or Lodge a service request (RFS) using the new MyFNDC service. For urgent inquiries call 0800 920 029, for noise complaints call 0800 347 787.
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Bay of Islands passenger ferry

Northland Ferries operates passenger and vehicle ferries in the Bay of Islands, providing regular and reliable connections for the local community and visitors to the region. It’s a fun and easy way to get out on the water and get around the Bay of Islands.

Timetables

Paihia - Russell	Russell - Paihia
Crossing time: 15 minutes	Crossing time: 15 minutes
7:20am	7:00am
8:30am	7:45am
9:30am – 9:30pm ferry departures on the half hour	9:00am – 9:00pm ferry departures on the hour
10:30pm (September – May)	10:00pm (September – May)
	Drop-offs at Waitangi are available on request (10am & 3pm sailings from Russell only)

Pricing

You can buy ferry tickets from our booking office or on board the ferry using EFTPOS, VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
Pre-booked tickets are valid for 7 days from the date of travel selected. Tickets are non-refundable unless for operational reasons.