The Duke's Grand Ballroom. A perfect venue for your function.
The Duke's grand ballroom with ornate ceilings, low hanging chandeliers and polished wooden floor boards opens up directly onto a sun filled deck over looking the sea. The ballroom is filled with individually upholstered chairs seating up to 150 guests comfortably or 250 for a standing cocktail and canape function. We can also cater for larger groups seating up to 300 guests across the ballroom and restaurant over the quieter winter months of the year. Perfect for those looking for private dining or function venues to host a Gala dinner or special event.
With award winning chefs and restaurant managers, the Duke offers exquisite cuisine and exceptional service. The Duke has an onsite function manager to help plan the menu and all other details of your gala dinner to ensure a smooth, professional experience.
For any enquiries please contact us via email [email protected] or phone 09 403 7829 or to view our full function pack, click on the following link
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Blue70 Beach to Bay - Ocean Swim
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Prepare to be left in awe as you depart from one of the Far North’s most stunning beaches and find yourself in the charming, heritage-rich town of Russell. This scenic harbour crossing will challenge you both physically and mentally, delivering an unforgettable experience.
New Years Eve
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Join us at The Duke of Marlborough to see in 2025, with live music, set course dinners, and the bubbles flowing, it is the place to be!
Weddings
Located on the Russell Waterfront, The Duke offers a majestic setting for you & your guests to enjoy your Bay of Islands Wedding!
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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.
Read MoreWhat our customers say
The Duke of Marlborough is such a beautiful venue. We had the pleasure of having our wedding in the end of April at the Duke. Throughout the planning process and to day of celebrating our wedding the Duke went above and beyond. Thank you all for making our day so special and flawless
- Laura & Rem April 2021,
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