The Duke of Marlborough Venue Hire in Russell

Bay of Islands Wedding and Event Venue Hire

With views over the water, magnificent sunsets, and outstanding food and service you could not wish for a better place to hold your wedding or corporate function. The Duke has a dedicated wedding and function team who have a wealth of experience in running weddings and functions making sure each event is unique and special in its own right.

Weddings

The Duke offers a unique wedding destination where you can experience the historic charm of New Zealand’s first licensed hotel.

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Conferences

The Duke is the ideal location to cater for small or large conferences with plenty of team building activities on our doorstep.

Events

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.

Gala Dinners

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel's Grand Ball room is the perfect venue for your group's Gala dinner. With outstanding food and service it's a great place to bring your team for a night of celebration.

What our customers say

Thank you so much for your amazing help with our Wedding and absolutely perfect reception, it couldn't have run more smoothly. Everyone is still buzzing about the day and so many of our guests have said it was one of the best Weddings they have been to, Ever!! It was a truly magic day that we will never forget.

- Jonathan and Emily, 1 April 2017