Bay Of Islands Activities
IT Festival
6 October 2018
This Boutique Food and Wine Festival is in its 9th year in the Bay of Islands. This is “it!!” – the event not to be missed – Love it! Cook it! Drink it! Bite it! Sing it!
Bay of Islands Walking Weekend
12, 13, 14 October 2018
“Bay of Islands Walking Weekend is a new walking weekend to the calendar and is based out of Russell in the stunning Bay of Islands. Over two and half days there are 22 walks to choose from, all walks leave from Russell and for the more adventurous among us, take a trip on a boat out to some of our fabulous islands where some of the walks are based.... Need..
Coastal Classic Yacht race
19 October 2018
Grab yourself a warm jacket & binoculars then head for Flagstaff Hill to watch as the fleet race into the Bay.The Coastal Classic Yacht Race from Devonport Wharf to Russell Wharf in the Bay of Islands, is New Zealand's premier fleet yacht race and has been held annually at Labour weekend since its inception in 1982.
Te Rima Multisport challenge
27 October 2018
A 101km course that will test you, and let you go from the Pacific to the Tasman ocean.
The team at Time 2 Train have designed a course utilising a great part of the Pou Heranga Twin Coast cycle-way.
There are five legs to the event, and the distances are almost the same.
Sir John Edward Rowles OBE - This show is for you
28 October 2018
Don't miss this special event featuring his Greatest hits
At the Duke of Marlborough Hotel from 3pm – 6pm.
Tickets are available for purchase at the duke of Marlborough Reception
Drink on arrival and food..
Melbourne Cup at the Duke of Marlborough
6 November 2018
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel presents the iconic Melbourne Cup Luncheon on Tuesday 6th November 2018
The day starts from 12.30pm when a glass of bubbles is given on arrival as you are seated at your table. A 3 course lunch follows with all races live on screens throughout the afternoon, Tab, live music between races, and the..
Duke of Marlborough Hotel BOI Classic
1 December 2018
Ocean Swim
Paihia to Russell 3.3 km
Russell 750m
Oceankids 100m and 200m
Fireworks on New Years Eve! Russell Waterfront
Watch the fireworks from Russell Wharf and ring in the new year with a bang! The above water display is outstanding and seems to get better every year. There are few places in the world as friendly as Russell on the evening of 31st December! See you there.
Fishing Tournements
So many fish – so little time. Russell and the Bay of Islands are hosts to a wide variety of fishing tournaments. From the Zane Grey one Base to the International Yellow tale there is one to suit all fisher-people.
What our customers say
Dear Ida, Bridget, Anton, Dan and all your wonderful staff I simply had to write to pass on our heartfelt thanks. Our requests from overseas were many and varied, but mostly we wanted to create a wonderful, stress-free day, for ourselves and our guests. You all, together, made our day more than perfect. Our expectations were more than exceeded and we will never forget it. Your assistance with planning; not only the reception and accommodation at the Duke, but also the flowers, the makeup, the hair stylist, the photographer, the baby-sitter, and even the brunch the following day, made everything so uncomplicated. Our guests were thrilled with the venue, the wedding as a whole, and most prominent were the comments on the quality of the food. Each member of your staff were helpful, friendly and completely willing to assist us in all ways, without hesitation. We simply can't thank you enough for such a memorable few days at The Duke. We shall return, and probably with most of our guests.
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