Kawau Water Taxi

Highlights




* Wow! An island cruise & full day out from just $47/$25! & only 45 minutes North of Auckland.

* Calm water cruising

* nobody gets sea sick

* 1.5hr or optional 4 hour* Island stop over

* BBQ Lunch with a choice of NZ Salmon or Sirloin

* Visit Mansion House Museum*

* Explore Sir George Greys 'Garden of Eden’

* Search for ‘Kawau Kangaroo’s’ (Wallabies) or Weka’s

* More than 5 excellent DOC bush walks from 15 min to 1.5 hrs

* Free walking maps when boarding

* Learn the history and legends of this unique area

* Swim, fish off the rocks, snorkel, Kayaks available*

* Enjoy a coffee or meal at our Island Restaurant, Bar & Cafe


Daily Cruises


Kawau Island Super Cruise – Departs Sandspit


Also Known as the ‘Royal Mail Run’ & the largest NZ Mail Cruise by water. This is a great way for locals & travellers alike to combine a cruise & Island visit with nature, history & a fun day out. Cruise the beautiful bays of Kawau Island dropping mail off to the locals as we go & gain a rare glimpse into life on an island that has no roads. Watch Gannet birds diving for food & keep a look out for penguins & dolphins! Enjoy your Island stop where you can visit Mansion House Museum, Sir Governor Grey’s Garden of Eden, or take one of the many walks to historic sights whilst watching Kawau’s wildlife. A delicious traditional kiwi BBQ lunch on board is an optional extra, or come to our island cafe restaurant, where Wekas, Wallabies & Peacocks are found. For the adventurous bring a fishing rod or hire a kayak to self explore.


Daily Cruises


Mansion House Cruise – Departs Sandspit


Sir George Grey, the first Governor of NZ purchased Kawau Island in 1862 & began establishing a 'Garden of Eden' converting the Copper Mine Managers house into an imposing mansion. Wander through the carefully restored Mansion House & admire the many artefacts gleamed from his travels, or marvel at the everyday objects of the Victorian era. Quietly amble through the elegant subtropical gardens with Weka, Wallabies & Peacocks. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee & tempting treats at the Cafe, or take a short stroll, swim or snorkel in the clear waters of sandy Ladies Bay. It's an easy 15 min walk to the lookout for spectacular views of the Coppermine ruins, or following the Miners track through bush with Wallabies, Tuis, Wood Pigeons & even Kiwis, then along the foreshore to the Coppermine itself.


Daily Cruises


High Speed Discovery Tour – Departs Sandspit


Driving North? Take a break at Workworth for a fun, affordable & personal Island cruise. Kids if you are nice to the skipper he may let you have a drive & keep your eyes out for dolphins or penguins that may cross our path. Kids if you are nice to the skipper he may let you have a drive & keep your eyes out for dolphins or penguins that may cross our path. Our informative skippers would love to share with you our rich local history & Maori legends. Hear the macabre stories of warring Maori Tribes & cannibalism. See the shipwrecked 'Rewa', which was NZ ’s largest four-masted steel barque afloat in it's day. We visit the picturesque remains of the ‘Copper Mine’ & dash into Kawau's largest harbour to view Mansion House - Sir George Greys 'Garden of Eden'.


Auckland Tour also available


Location 45 minutes north of Auckland. Follow state highway 1 to Warkworth, turn right at the second set of traffic lights and follow the signs to Sandspit. Just 5 minutes from state Highway 1.


Additional Information *Please note : Mansion House Museum has a small D.O.C. fee of $4 per adult, $2 per child. Children under 5 free.