The Kawau Island Historic Reserve was created to protect Mansion House, Sir George Grey’s former home, and the gardens and landscape he created, together with sites and relics from the historic copper industry. Kawau Island Residents and Rates Payers Association (KIRRA) committee member Lin Pardy said DOC staff were trying but were being hamstrung by a lack of funding.
Kawau Island is one of the larger islands that make up the Hauraki Gulf and can be found 8kms off the coast about 45 km north of Auckland. Sandspit – Kawau. This is because uncontrolled dogs are known to disturb or kill flightless birds like kiwi, weka and penguin. Kawau Island is in the Hauraki Gulf, close to the north-eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand.At its closest point it lies 1.4 km (0.87 mi) off the coast of the North Auckland Peninsula, just south of Tawharanui Peninsula, and about 8 km (5.0 mi) by sea journey from Sandspit Wharf, and shelters Kawau Bay to the north-east of Warkworth. Dogs can also attack or intimidate people. Click Here To View Our Low-Season Timetable (1st May 2020 to 29th September 2020) Click Here To View Our Summer Timetable (30th September 2019 to 30th April 2020) View our freight policy here. Controlling dog access also protects and respects other people's rights to use and enjoy public conservation areas. There are only seven registered dogs on the Island but as we know there are a greater number who will be registered in Auckland. It was built to pump water from what is believed to be the first underground mining operation in New Zealand.
T he Kawau Island conservation reserves managed by DOC, notably Mansion House Park and Reserve areas are closed to dogs.
The reserve is a popular destination for visitors arriving by ferry or pleasure craft. Please note we reserve the right to make changes to all sailings and or cancellations without notice.
The climate is sub-tropical with majority of the island covered in bush, mainly Kanuka, Manuka and Pohutukawa but there are also excellent stands of Puriri and Kauri plus many more pockets of other native species. Escape To Kawau Island wild life, shipwrecks, mansion house and more Wharf to Wharf Water Taxis on the Hauraki Gulf at a time that suits you , 24/7 Royal Mail Run Cruise Fast, efficient, relaxing, explore the beauty of Kawau Island Mansion House Cruise The perfect day trip with so many choices you’ll want to do it over & over again! Kawau Island; Accomodation; FAQ; Contact; Book Now! DOC – Robynne Vis from DOC updated us on the following: - The Bio-Diversity Ranger (Alicia) has been looking into the kiwi killing on Kawau Island. Take a walk to the remains of the coppermine engine house built in 1854. Timetables.