The Duke of Marlborough Hotel
Hotel in Far North
www.theduke.co.nz/
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At low tide, start by walking around the rocks from the northern end of Kororareka Bay to Watering Bay, where a marked track leads through bush to Titore Way. If you want to explore the wider Russell area a bit further when you get to Titore Way don’t take the flagstaff hill track continue to the end of the road and head down the hill and yes you will need to walk back up this to discover Tapeka and its two beaches stop a while and go for a swim. You can get stunning views all along the track over the whole of the Bay of Islands, from Cape Wiwiki in the north to Rakaumangamanga in the south east. The track up to lovers leap is the really steep bit and the Doc sign recommends it takes about 15 minutes each way. As you can imagine being an island walk this walk starts out on a boat we organised a water taxi to take us to the island disembarking at Urupukapuka’s Otehei Bay. We suggest packing your swim suit and heading over to long beach via a nice and short scenic track. We started this walk in Russell and caught a ferry over to Paihia then follows the Paihia to Opua walkway on a well established track, following the beach before entering a bush covered costal walk.
A great walk which has views of the water and also some nice bush cover not to mention two ferry rides! By the way they think walking is so good in the Bay of Islands some good people in Russell started up a Bay of Islands Walking Weekend so if you fancy a bit of organised walking then check out the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend website. Russell holds an important place in New Zealand's history, being the country's first sea port, its first European settlement and New Zealand's first capital in nearby Okiato. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell offers a unique wedding venue where you can experience the historic charm of New Zealand’s first licensed hotel. We also have an experienced on site wedding co ordinator with expertise in planning and delivering tailor made, personalised weddings to guarantee a truly memorable day. The Duke of Marlborough hotel overlooks Kororareka Bay, a sheltered beach of roughly 750m with easy swimming and close proximity to Russell’s shops and cafes.
Whilst Kororareka is right on our doorstep, we love Long Beach a 20 minute walk over the hill. At the north end around the corner there’s also Donkey Bay which is a naturist beach. Nevertheless, Paihia is worth a visit and only takes a 15 minute passenger ferry ride across the Bay. A 15 minute walk north towards Waitangi takes you to the slightly larger Te Tii Bay. 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.
Each member of your staff were helpful, friendly and completely willing to assist us in all ways, without hesitation
The Duke of Marlborough began its life in 1827 as Johnny Johnstons Grog Shop . Up to 500 whalers at a time would arrive in Russell after twelve months at sea, with Russell having no effective law enforcement agency, the scene wasn’t ideal. Prostitution was one of the area’s largest industries and many local women frequently entered into 3 week marriages. Johnny quickly changed the name of his hotel to the Duke of Marlborough, at the time the Duke of Marlborough was the world’s richest man, so the name sought to bring respect, elegance and opulence to the Hell Hole of the Pacific . With Johnny being so well known in the local area, it is no surprise that he managed to swing the very first licence for his establishment the colonial treasurer was a close friend , so after 13 years of serving Whalers, traders and prostitutes, Johnny the ex con was now all legal. The first Duke building was burnt in 1845 during the battle of Kororareka, but Johnny quickly rebuilt and his family retained the Duke of Marlborough to 1878.
In 1931 the second Duke building caught fire and burnt down, the third and current building was built in 1875 and housed the telegraph workers at Cable Bay, it was shipped down the coast and dragged into place by steam traction engine in 1932. Karl set up the Duke of Marlborough South Pacific Bill fish tournament with over 500 anglers aiming to win over 100,00 in prizes for a 25 room hotel in a town of 800 people the guy was certainly aiming for the stars!. They advertised heavily on radio and made the Duke famous for her Devonshire teas. In 2003, a young Frenchman, Arnauld Kindt bought the Duke and renovated the accommodation areas significantly, adding a sprinkler system and en suites to the all the rooms which lifted the star rating of the hotel.
After falling in love with the Duke in their summer vacations from Otago University, your current Mein hosts Jayne Shirley, Riki Kinnaird, Bridget Haagh and Anton Haagh purchased the Duke from Arnauld in 2010 and h
A great walk which has views of the water and also some nice bush cover not to mention two ferry rides! By the way they think walking is so good in the Bay of Islands some good people in Russell started up a Bay of Islands Walking Weekend so if you fancy a bit of organised walking then check out the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend website. Russell holds an important place in New Zealand's history, being the country's first sea port, its first European settlement and New Zealand's first capital in nearby Okiato. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell offers a unique wedding venue where you can experience the historic charm of New Zealand’s first licensed hotel. We also have an experienced on site wedding co ordinator with expertise in planning and delivering tailor made, personalised weddings to guarantee a truly memorable day. The Duke of Marlborough hotel overlooks Kororareka Bay, a sheltered beach of roughly 750m with easy swimming and close proximity to Russell’s shops and cafes.
Whilst Kororareka is right on our doorstep, we love Long Beach a 20 minute walk over the hill. At the north end around the corner there’s also Donkey Bay which is a naturist beach. Nevertheless, Paihia is worth a visit and only takes a 15 minute passenger ferry ride across the Bay. A 15 minute walk north towards Waitangi takes you to the slightly larger Te Tii Bay. 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.
Each member of your staff were helpful, friendly and completely willing to assist us in all ways, without hesitation
The Duke of Marlborough began its life in 1827 as Johnny Johnstons Grog Shop . Up to 500 whalers at a time would arrive in Russell after twelve months at sea, with Russell having no effective law enforcement agency, the scene wasn’t ideal. Prostitution was one of the area’s largest industries and many local women frequently entered into 3 week marriages. Johnny quickly changed the name of his hotel to the Duke of Marlborough, at the time the Duke of Marlborough was the world’s richest man, so the name sought to bring respect, elegance and opulence to the Hell Hole of the Pacific . With Johnny being so well known in the local area, it is no surprise that he managed to swing the very first licence for his establishment the colonial treasurer was a close friend , so after 13 years of serving Whalers, traders and prostitutes, Johnny the ex con was now all legal. The first Duke building was burnt in 1845 during the battle of Kororareka, but Johnny quickly rebuilt and his family retained the Duke of Marlborough to 1878.
In 1931 the second Duke building caught fire and burnt down, the third and current building was built in 1875 and housed the telegraph workers at Cable Bay, it was shipped down the coast and dragged into place by steam traction engine in 1932. Karl set up the Duke of Marlborough South Pacific Bill fish tournament with over 500 anglers aiming to win over 100,00 in prizes for a 25 room hotel in a town of 800 people the guy was certainly aiming for the stars!. They advertised heavily on radio and made the Duke famous for her Devonshire teas. In 2003, a young Frenchman, Arnauld Kindt bought the Duke and renovated the accommodation areas significantly, adding a sprinkler system and en suites to the all the rooms which lifted the star rating of the hotel.
After falling in love with the Duke in their summer vacations from Otago University, your current Mein hosts Jayne Shirley, Riki Kinnaird, Bridget Haagh and Anton Haagh purchased the Duke from Arnauld in 2010 and h
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