Kawau Island Historic Reserve
Located in the Auckland region
Introduction
Kawau Island Historic Reserve makes up 10% of the islands area. The reserve includes the historic Mansion House, gardens and tracks open to the public.Highlights
Dogs are not allowed on island reserves in the Bay of Islands and Hauraki Gulf.
Highlights
Find things to do and places to stay Kawau Island Historic Reserve
Surrounding the house and extending up the valley are exotic gardens established by Sir George Grey. The gardens make a perfect place to relax with a picnic.
Mansion House
The iconic Mansion House is the former home of Sir George Grey and has an impressive collective of antique furnishings. It’s also a venue for holding weddings or other events.
Private boat
The island is easily accessed by private boats, with a choice of safe anchorages in and close to Mansion House Bay. Mostly sandy beaches to pull up to. A wharf is available to pick up and collect groups, but not to tie up to.
Water taxis and ferries
Water taxis and ferries travel to Kawau Island daily from Sandspit Wharf near Warkworth, about one and a half hour's drive north of Auckland.
Find authorised transport operators to this island.
If you're a commercial boat operator you need a permit to pull up to Mansion House wharf.
Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park bylaws apply
- Dogs are not allowed.
- Fires and portable barbeques are not allowed except on the permanent barbeque provided onsite.
- No bicycles.
- Take your rubbish with you – there are no rubbish bins.
- Some activities such as wedding need a permit.
- No camping unless at a desiganted campsite.
All drone use must be authorised by DOC
A concession is required to fly a drone on any public conservation land.
Kawau Island was the site of one of New Zealand's earliest mining ventures.
Check you are pest-free
Check, clean, and seal your gear to ensure you don't bring pests, soil, and seeds.
Contacts
| Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 9 379 6476 |
| Email: | aucklandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
No physical address Contact via email or phone |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 32268 Devonport Auckland 0743 |
| Full office details | |
