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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kawau_IslandKawau Island - Wikipedia

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   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 Northland Peninsula, just south of Tāwharanui Peninsula, and about 8 km (5.0 mi) by sea journey from Sandspit Wharf, and shelters Kawau Bay to the north-east of Warkworth.

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3. www.kawauisland.orgKawau Island

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   Kawau Island is one of the largest islands that make up the Hauraki Gulf. It is a popular destination for tourists to this country seeking a slice of important New Zealand history... plus those looking for a relaxing escape in beautiful nature.

4. www.newzealand.com › int › kawau-islandThings to see and do in Kawau Island, New Zealand

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   Kawau Island is a scenic destination near Auckland, with wildlife, walking trails and historic attractions. Learn about its Maori and colonial history, visit the mansion house of Governor Grey and explore the copper mine ruins.

5. www.kawauisland.org › getting-to-kawau-islandGetting here — Kawau Island

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   Kawau Island is in the Hauraki Gulf, close to the north-eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and 60 km (25 miles) north of Auckland. At its closest point it lies 1.4 km (0.87 miles) off the coast of the Tawharanui Peninsular, and about 12 km (7 miles) by sea journey from Sandspit Wharf, and shelters Kawau Bay to the north-east of ...

6. www.doc.govt.nz › kawau-island-historic-reserveKawau Island Historic Reserve: Places to go in Auckland

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   Explore the historic estate of Sir George Grey on Kawau Island, a day trip from Auckland. See the Mansion House, gardens, and copper mining sites, and check your gear for pests.

7. www.kawauisland.org › activitiesActivities & what to do — Kawau Island

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   Visit our island attractions; get active by exploring our gorgeous foreshore and the walking tracks of Mansion House Park; spend time enjoying the water and sun and kayak around the island; or take it easy on one of the cruise or charter options on offer.

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   Where is Kawau Island?

   • 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 Northland Peninsula, just south of Tāwharanui Peninsula, and about 8 km (5.0 mi) by sea journey from Sandspit Wharf, and shelters Kawau Bay to the north-east of Warkworth.

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   What is Kawau Island famous for?

   • kawau island historic reserve 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. The reserve is a popular destination for visitors arriving by ferry or pleasure craft.

   Activities & what to do — Kawau Island

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   What to do on Kawau Island?

   • Visit Governer Grey's mansion house, enjoy forest walks to old copper mines and swim at the beach. Kawau Island was originally settled by early migrations of Maori people. From time to time tribes contested the right to live on the island, which was eventually abandoned in the 1820s after a particularly bloody skirmish during the musket wars.

   Things to see and do in Kawau Island, New Zealand

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   How do I get to Kawau Island?

   • Ferries and water taxis travel to Kawau Island several times each day from Sandspit Wharf, about one and a half hour's drive north of Auckland city. There are no roads on the island, so leave your car at Sandspit car park. Parking costs $6 per day during the off-season and $12 during summer.

   Kawau Island - Aucklandnz.com

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   Are Dogs Allowed on Kawau Island?

   • Step back in time on a day trip to Kawau Island, where Sir George Grey, created a ‘gentlemen’s estate’. Visit Grey’s historic Mansion House and gardens, and walk easy tracks featuring Māori and colonial copper mining heritage sites. Dogs are not allowed on island reserves in the Bay of Islands and Hauraki Gulf.

   Kawau Island Historic Reserve: Places to go in Auckland

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   Who inhabited Kawau?

   • Kawau was occupied for generations by Tāmaki Māori tribes including Te Kawerau and Ngāi Tai. A defensive pā, Momona, is found on the island, located in the south-west along the ridge close to modern-day Mansion House.

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9. www.aucklandnz.com › explore › kawau-islandKawau Island - Aucklandnz.com

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Kawau Island. Spend the day visiting Governer Grey’s historic Mansion House, exploring forests, and swimming at the beach. Kawau Island is a nature enthusiast's haven steeped in history. Start your day with a visit to Governor Grey’s “gentleman’s estate”.