Escape for a day to beautiful Kawau Island on a stunning scenic cruise and discover a pristine wildlife reserve surrounded by the calm clear waters of the Hauraki Gulf...
Kawau Island Super Cruise takes you from Sandspit, just a short drive North of Auckland city, to follow the Royal Mail delivery route around Kawau - the longest mail run by watercraft in the Southern Hemisphere.
This is the perfect way to take in the Island's many stunning bays and gain insight into what life is like for the 70 or so permanent residents who call the road-less Island home. Learn about the history of the Island and take in amazing views while your experienced skipper points out significant landmarks and sights of interest.
Watch Gannets and other seabirds on the hunt for their lunch. Don't forget to keep a close eye out for Dolphins, Penguins and other interesting sea creatures that might show up for a visit.
Arriving ashore at Mansion House Bay there is plenty of time to explore your beautiful surroundings. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy, visit the historic Mansion House* and stroll through the stunning subtropical gardens alive with native birds such as Tui, Kereru and the cheeky Weka. Proud Peacocks and shy Wallabies call the gardens their home so keep your camera on hand to catch a unique photo opportunity.
Enjoy the numerous walking tracks that beckon you to beautiful beaches. Along the way, discover and explore ancient Maori Pa sites and the ruins of a seashore copper mine once worked by early settlers. Pack your swimwear and some snorkeling gear in summer to explore the crystal clear waters teeming with marine life.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
It was a perfect day for a cruise around Kawau island. Such a beautiful unique place - unspoilt. Lots of history. Great walks. Highly recommend.
Was very happy with the easy booking process of our trip to Kawau Island and the special price on the day we wanted made it even better. Will use Bookme on future holidays.
We very much enjoyed our cruise , commentary and Manor house
A fabulous day trip!
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Carolyn M from New Zealand wrote on 05 April 2025
Relaxing Cruise
The Kawau Island Royal Mail Cruise is a lovely, tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle. Walks on the Island have spectacular views. Highly recommend!