Russell in the sunny Bay of Islands is a go-to location for many a beach-seeking holiday-maker. On a recent trip north, I ate, drank and photographed my way around the local haunts so I could share the best bits, and bites, with you.
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel
35 The Strand, Russell 0202
Beloved by locals and visitors alike, the Duke is a Russell institution. With a tagline of ‘refreshing rascals and reprobates since 1827’, it has a delightfully quirky, idiosyncratic charm. Impossible to miss, the Duke stands proudly along a stretch of waterfront by the dock, with two large decks making the most of the seaside view. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and both bar and restaurant
