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Kawau Island Super Cruise - Royal Mail Run Return Cruise
Escape for a day to beautiful Kawau Island on a stunning scenic cruise and discover a pristine wildlife reserve surrounded by the calm clear waters of the Hauraki Gulf...
Escape for a day to beautiful Kawau Island on a stunning scenic cruise and discover a pristine wildlife reserve surrounded by the calm clear waters of the Hauraki Gulf...
Highlights
- Take in spectacular views Kawau Island's Bays from a unique perspective
- Spot main landmarks and learn all about the Island's history from your skipper
- Look out for dolphins, penguins and other interesting sea creatures
- Visit the Mansion House* and explore the surrounding gardens and walking tracks
- Discover fascinating local cultural and historic sites
- A fantastic idea for all ages!
Kawau Island Super Cruise takes you from Sandspit, just a short drive North of Auckland city, to follow the Royal Mail delivery route around Kawau - the longest mail run by watercraft in the Southern Hemisphere.
This is the perfect way to take in the Island's many stunning bays and gain insight into what life is like for the 70 or so permanent residents who call the road-less Island home. Learn about the history of the Island and take in amazing views while your experienced skipper points out significant landmarks and sights of interest.
Watch Gannets and other seabirds on the hunt for their lunch. Don't forget to keep a close eye out for Dolphins, Penguins and other interesting sea creatures that might show up for a visit.
Arriving ashore at Mansion House Bay there is plenty of time to explore your beautiful surroundings. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy, visit the historic Mansion House* and stroll through the stunning subtropical gardens alive with native birds such as Tui, Kereru and the cheeky Weka. Proud Peacocks and shy Wallabies call the gardens their home so keep your camera on hand to catch a unique photo opportunity.
Enjoy the numerous walking tracks that beckon you to beautiful beaches. Along the way, discover and explore ancient Maori Pa sites and the ruins of a seashore copper mine once worked by early settlers. Pack your swimwear and some snorkeling gear in summer to explore the crystal clear waters teeming with marine life.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$85.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$85.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$85.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$85.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$85.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$85.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$297.00
- Senior$100.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyStunning scenery and beautiful views of Kawau Island (25 people said this).
- emergencyInformative commentary from the crew, sharing interesting history and personal stories (20 people said this).
- emergencyComfortable seating with both indoor and outdoor options (15 people said this).
- emergencyGreat day out with plenty of time to explore the island (18 people said this).
- emergencyFriendly and helpful staff, making the experience enjoyable for everyone (22 people said this).
- emergencyGood value for money, especially with discounts available (10 people said this).
- star_shineConsider bringing a picnic lunch to enjoy on the island.
Check the weather beforehand to make the most of your day out.
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Jenny Hoffman from New Zealand wrote on 10 June 2026
Family holiday
This trip was one of those ‘I must go there sometime !’ Trips . We were 4 siblings away together. This cruise was the highlight. The waters calm, the scenery glorious, the staff competent and lovely abs the Captain an informwdx joy.
Elizabeth Becroft from New Zealand wrote on 25 May 2026
Island magic
Great day out, beautiful scenery, crew are amazing. Will go again. Peacocks are friendly, great views from the track walks.
Karen Hamilton from New Zealand wrote on 14 May 2026
A must-do visit to a spectacular location
My husband and I loved the return cruise to Kawau Island. Ian, the skipper was great to talk to, and the trip provided a great insight into the challenges and attractions of living on Kawau Island. We live in Greymouth, a town named after Sir George Grey so visiting the Mansion House was a highlight. Meeting and chatting with some of the volunteers who help keep the house and gardens looking so good was special. Thank you Jen for the amazing tour. If you get the chance to visit Kawau Island, go for it!
Rowena Roberts from New Zealand wrote on 12 May 2026
Great Day Out
Great Day Out. Enjoyed our cruise on the Mail Run lots of stops around the different bays and interesting facts shared by the skipper. We spent some time at Mansion house and had a picnic which we brought with us as we knew the cafe wasn't open due to winter hours.
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Carol MERRIFIELD from Australia wrote on 12 June 2026
Lovely scenic island
The boat trip was excellent. Calm waters and a gorgeous clear day. We did the mail drop drop, but only trouble was we didn't have enough time to explore. Ferry arrived 30minutes late which didn't leave sufficient time to walk to the copper mine before return departure.