• Trip to Sip at The Duke: It’s Wine Tasting Fridays

    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    Join us every Friday in October at The Duke of Marlborough for Trip to Sip. A relaxed wine tasting series featuring exceptional pours from Northland vineyards including The Landing, 144 Islands, Omata Estate, Boulder Bay and Dancing Petrel. Discover local flavours with stunning waterfront views.

  • Trip to Sip at The Duke: It’s Wine Tasting Fridays

    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    Join us every Friday in October at The Duke of Marlborough for Trip to Sip. A relaxed wine tasting series featuring exceptional pours from Northland vineyards including The Landing, 144 Islands, Omata Estate, Boulder Bay and Dancing Petrel. Discover local flavours with stunning waterfront views.

  • Trip to Sip at The Duke: It’s Wine Tasting Fridays

    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    Join us every Friday in October at The Duke of Marlborough for Trip to Sip. A relaxed wine tasting series featuring exceptional pours from Northland vineyards including The Landing, 144 Islands, Omata Estate, Boulder Bay and Dancing Petrel. Discover local flavours with stunning waterfront views.

  • Trip to Sip at The Duke: It’s Wine Tasting Fridays

    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    Join us every Friday in October at The Duke of Marlborough for Trip to Sip. A relaxed wine tasting series featuring exceptional pours from Northland vineyards including The Landing, 144 Islands, Omata Estate, Boulder Bay and Dancing Petrel. Discover local flavours with stunning waterfront views.

  • Trip to Sip at The Duke: It’s Wine Tasting Fridays

    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    Join us every Friday in October at The Duke of Marlborough for Trip to Sip. A relaxed wine tasting series featuring exceptional pours from Northland vineyards including The Landing, 144 Islands, Omata Estate, Boulder Bay and Dancing Petrel. Discover local flavours with stunning waterfront views.

  • Hāngi Kumara Ice Cream with Yorkshire Pudding & Macadamia Brittle

    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    Silky hāngi roasted kūmara ice cream meets crisp Yorkshire pudding and crunchy macadamia brittle, uniting earthy sweetness, savoury lightness, and nutty caramelised depth, along with our watercress toffee gravy. Paired with Marsden Late Harvest Muscat, the wine’s honeyed floral notes and balanced acidity elevate the dessert’s textures and flavours, creating a harmonious, playful fusion of tradition and innovation.

  • Tasting Plate – Haku Kingfish Trio

    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    We honour a no-waste philosophy, showcasing Northland and the Bay of Islands through every cut of Ruakākā Kingfish. The tail is crafted into smoky pastrami, the belly into delicate sashimi, and the loin seared to perfection—paired beautifully with Dancing Petrel Viognier, celebrating sustainability, creativity, and regional excellence.

  • Russell Rum Festival

    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    A collaboration with the team from our local Black Collar Distillery with their finest Rum and the Duke Chefs cooking up a storm on the BBQ with the juiciest cuts of meat and the tastiest of treats, what more could you ask for?. Oh yeah! a world famous Sea Shanty group. We've got it all in store for you!

  • Friday’s Trip to Sip at The Duke

    Friday’s Trip to Sip at The Duke
    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    There's no better way to start the weekend, than enjoying a glass of wine while mingling with the passionate makers behind Northland’s finest wines. Join us every Friday to taste a variety of exquisite wines from our local vineyards and discover the unique flavors that our region has to offer.

  • Friday’s Trip to Sip at The Duke

    Friday’s Trip to Sip at The Duke
    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    There's no better way to start the weekend, than enjoying a glass of wine while mingling with the passionate makers behind Northland’s finest wines. Join us every Friday to taste a variety of exquisite wines from our local vineyards and discover the unique flavors that our region has to offer.

  • Shellebration – Meet the Oyster Farmer, Brewer and Winemaker

    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    Orongo Bay Oysters are wildly acclaimed by Chefs around the country and they are in superb condition in Spring.  Come meet "Thommo" our chef who has spent his life perfecting these aquatic gems. We welcome you to pair your Oysters with a crisp glass of wine from 144 Islands or a Kororareka Cream beer from our local brewer BOI Brewing Co.

  • Friday’s Trip to Sip at The Duke

    Friday’s Trip to Sip at The Duke
    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    There's no better way to start the weekend, than enjoying a glass of wine while mingling with the passionate makers behind Northland’s finest wines. Join us every Friday to taste a variety of exquisite wines from our local vineyards and discover the unique flavors that our region has to offer.

  • Friday’s Trip to Sip at The Duke

    Friday’s Trip to Sip at The Duke
    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    There's no better way to start the weekend, than enjoying a glass of wine while mingling with the passionate makers behind Northland’s finest wines. Join us every Friday to taste a variety of exquisite wines from our local vineyards and discover the unique flavors that our region has to offer.

  • Haku Kingfish Sashimi w Nim Jam paired to Millars Gewurtztraminer

    Duke of Marlborough Hotel 33 The Strand, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    Haku Kingfish is a world class product sustainably grown in Northland that we love to utilise year round at the Duke of Marlborough. Chef Tama has plated the dish so our guests can enjoy the Haku Kingfish with as much or little zing from the Nim Jam that suits. Millars Vineyard has a great connection with the Duke as it is located on the old farm of one the co-owners great grandfather , we love how the spiciness of the Gewurtz can stand up to the Nim Jam.