Kawau Island Day Trip: Return Cruise from Sandspit (Mansion House)

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Take the Kawau Cruises boat from Sandspit Wharf, north of Auckland, to Kawau Island, departing at 10:30 am and returning from Mansion House at 2:00 pm. Visit the historic Mansion House and gardens, walk the island tracks or picnic by the sea, and with luck spot dolphins and penguins.

Departs 10:30 am, returns from the island at 2:00 pm
Book 1 day ahead
1 time slots available
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Highlights

Return cruise between Sandspit Wharf and Kawau Island, with views across the bay
Visit Mansion House, the former home of Governor Sir George Grey, and its gardens
Island walking tracks and seaside picnics, with free gas barbecues on the reserve
With luck, see dolphins, penguins and the island's weka

About this experience

If you're after a day of sea views and fresh air, Kawau Island is perfect for an unhurried island escape with friends or family.

Cruise from Sandspit Wharf across the bay, then explore Mansion House and its historic buildings and gardens, follow the walking tracks, or find a quiet spot by the water. For an easy day, bring a picnic and grab a table by the sea.

Itinerary

10:30
Depart Sandspit Wharf
Cruise to Kawau Island with views across the bay
Free time on Kawau Island
Visit Mansion House and gardens, walk the tracks, picnic by the sea
14:00
Return from Mansion House wharf
Extra 4:30 pm return on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

What's included

Included

Return cruise between Sandspit Wharf and Mansion House, Kawau Island

Not included

Entry to the inside of Mansion House (Department of Conservation fee paid on the day: $10 per person, under-5s free)
Food, drinks and personal expenses
Transport to and from Sandspit Wharf

How to redeem & meeting point

Please check in at the Sandspit Wharf ticket office at least 30 minutes before departure with your confirmation and ID

Meeting point: Sandspit Wharf, End of Sandspit Road, Sandspit, Warkworth (about a 1-hour drive north of central Auckland)

Cancellation policy

Free changes or cancellation up to 2 days before the travel date (New Zealand time); no changes or refunds after that, and no refund if you miss the sailing.
If the operator cancels the sailing because of sea conditions or operational reasons, you'll get a full refund or a free change of date.

See our general Cancellation policy

Good to know

Departs Sandspit daily at 10:30 am and returns from Mansion House at 2:00 pm, with an extra 4:30 pm return on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
The inside of Mansion House is open on weekends and holidays from Labour Weekend (late October) to June; the island café is closed May–October, so we recommend bringing lunch.
Bring sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, a towel, comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sailings may be changed or cancelled in poor sea conditions.

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