Kawau Cruises & Kawau Water Taxis
About the Business
Welcome to Kawau Cruises & Kawau Water Taxis, located at Sandspit Road, Sandspit, New Zealand. As a renowned establishment and point of interest, we are proud to offer an efficient and fast water taxi service, as well as a regular shuttle service to Kawau Island. Our primary goal is to provide comfortable, reliable, and efficient services at reasonable rates, making your travel experience enjoyable.
Our fleet of safe and high-speed Water Taxis is operated by professional skippers with years of local experience. Rest assured, you are in capable hands. Whether you're looking to explore an island with no road access or learn more about the people living there, our Royal Mail Run Cruise is the perfect opportunity for you. This cruise allows you to discover the history and admire the natural beauty of Kawau Island, making it an unforgettable experience for people of all ages.
In addition to our water taxi and shuttle services to Kawau Island, our purpose-built water taxis can take you beyond just a destination. We also service the greater Hauraki Gulf, providing access to uninhabited beaches, ideal fishing spots, or the opportunity to join a friend's boat. Our commitment to biosecurity is evident through our Pest-free Warrant by DOC and Auckland Council, ensuring that we meet the necessary standards for visiting pest-free islands and other islands in the Hauraki Gulf.
Don't miss the chance to explore the meticulously restored Mansion House on Kawau Island. Originally purchased by Sir George Grey, the third Governor of NZ, in 1862, he transformed the old Copper Mine Manager's house into an impressive mansion and created a "Garden of Eden." Take a leisurely stroll through the mansion and marvel at the artifacts collected from Grey's travels through the Pacific, as well as the everyday objects from the Victorian era.
Conveniently located at Sandspit Wharf, End of Sandspit Road, Sandspit, Warkworth, our water taxi service and Royal Mail Run Cruise are waiting to take you on an unforgettable adventure. Book your journey now and let us transport you to the wonders of Kawau Island and the greater Hauraki Gulf.
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Location & Phone number
1454 Sandspit Road, Sandspit, Auckland 0982, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Reviews
"For what we paid as a family of 5, I was disappointed and didn’t feel that it was worth the price. For starters, being mid week (school holidays) in winter, the mail run cruise boat was downgraded to a smaller vessel, which was loaded up with deliveries to houses on the island leaving very few seats at the windows and there was no outdoor seating. The highlight was standing at the stern of the boat, but houses and bays on the island mail run stops are nothing spectacular to look at, so being on a mail run cruise offered nothing special. We only found out that the Mansion House was closed mid week once we arrived at the pier but fortunately (thanks to the advice of the staff at the pier) we managed to hunt down the local DOC worker who kindly gave us paid access to look inside the old house. The gardens are so-so but the peacocks offered a short round of entertainment. The lunch provided by the cruise operator was okay and it was good that they still attended to providing us a cooked meal. The staff were polite and attentive. It was nice to have to most of the place to ourselves but it definitely is not a winter activity for the family that I would recommend. While the Mansion House has some historical merits, I just think we could have better spent the $560+ price tag. Now I understand why Sir George Grey sold up and moved back to Auckland."
"Good trip on the Mail run tour. We included lunch & chose salmon which was served at the Cafe on the island and was very nice. Peacocks keen to check out the food tables while sitting outside. Staff on board friendly and informative as we travelled around dropping off packages and people."
"Great experience with my small family. I reccomend getting tickets in advanced, and check weather forecast. Also, there is parking not far from sandpit wharf, which is free all day. Bbq lunch is mainly paying for the experience, but I loved it."
"Great cruise from Sandspit (North Auckland) to Kawau Island. Highlight of the cruise was going through the different bays as part of the mail run. Would recommend taking the later ferry home (usually at 4 or 4.30) so that you have plenty of time to explore the island."
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