Ahoy, me hearties! Hoist the sails, set yer compasses and set course for the Duke of Marlborough in Russell, where we be hostin' a Rum Festival to rival all others, especially the day after a race when ye be needin' to unwind and carouse like true pirates!
After a day of testin' yer mettle on the waves, what better way to rest yer weary bones than with a hearty swig o' the finest rum this side of Davy Jones' locker? The Duke's Rum Festival be boastin' a treasure trove of rum, guaranteed to put the wind back in yer sails! And fear not, me hearties, for no pirate worth their salt would go hungry - we'll be firin' up the BBQ to sate yer appetite with the juiciest cuts of meat and the tastiest of treats!
But what's a proper pirate celebration without the sweet sound of sea shanties fillin' the air? That's where The Wellington Sea Shanty come in, ready to serenade ye with melodies that'll have ye dancin' a jig faster than ye can say "Ahoy!" So gather yer crew, stow yer troubles, and join us at the Duke of Marlborough for an afternoon of revelry, rum, and roguish fun - where every sip be an adventure on the high seas! Yarrr!
Conferences
The Duke can cater for small, and large conference groups. We are on hand to help you build your itinerary, and let you work on your business away from home.
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Events in the Bay
It's not all beaches and sunsets here in the Bay of Islands - we are lucky enough to have many different events and festivals running throughout the year. Click here for further information.
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Functions
The Duke of Marlborough boasts various spaces for you and your group to enjoy different Private Dining options, including The Deck overlooking The Bay, The Ballroom, or The Dutchess Room.
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We had a fairy tale wedding on Valentine's Day at the Duke this year. Honestly, it couldn't have gone better for us. Every single guest told us it was the PERFECT wedding and we had guests coming up days later just to thank us for getting married, they had such a good time. The venue, the staff, the food, the decor, the legends of history on the wall... it was a PERFECT wedding, and we are thrilled we chose the Duke for our special day!!
- Tera & Craig, Wednesday 14th February 2024,
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