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Kawau Island Mansion House

Kawau Island, Auckland

Take a ferry from Sandspit to a Victorian mansion on a bush-covered island.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
4 hours
Kawau Island Mansion House
GrahamBould · Public domain

Mansion House on Kawau Island was the home of Governor Sir George Grey and is open to visitors. Ferries and water taxis run from Sandspit, near Warkworth, and the island has wallabies and walking tracks. You park the car in Sandspit and travel as a foot passenger.

Good to know

  • Check ferry times and fares before you set out
  • Wallabies are common on the walks
Best time
Summer
Open
All year, reduced winter service
Getting there
Ferry from Sandspit, car park on the mainland
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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