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Kings and Queens Drag Show

  This event is not organized by Gay in the Bay.

The ‘Pub round the corner’ is located in Russell, in the beautiful Bay of Islands. The pub is having a gay party on Saturday, Feb 13, at 6.00 pm.

The theme of the party is Kings and Queens and there will be a drag show. Tickets are $20 and include nibbles and a cocktail.

The pub is located at 19 York Street, in Russell, ph (09) 403 7831, or
027 297 8350. The event starts at 6.00 pm and ends at midnight. There will be a late passenger ferry from Russell to Paihia at 12.15 am. The pub offers a $2 courtesy shuttle for anywhere in Russell.

If you need accommodation in Russell, here are a few possibilities, depending on your budget:

– Top Ten Holiday park (cabins): Camping, cabins, motels. About 5 mins walk from the pub. Ph (09) 403 7826, www.russelltop10.co.nz

– Seaport Village: right next to the Russell pub. Prices range from $30 a night (backpacker) to $290 a night for an apartment. Ph (09) 403 7833, www.seaportvillage.co.nz.

– Sheltered Waters Backpackers: Prices range from $30 (backpackers) to
$75 for an ensuite room. Ph (09) 403 8818, www.russellbackpackers.co.nz

– Kororareka Lodge: Prices start at $125 (for two people).
www.kororareka.com, Ph (09) 403 8494

– Or contact the Russell Info Centre ph 0800 633 255.

If you need any more information, please contact Helen at gayinthebay@gmail.com

Saturday Feb 13, 6.00 pm. :

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