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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 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$208.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$85.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$208.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$208.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$208.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$85.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$208.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$85.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$208.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$208.00
- Senior$100.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$67.00
- Under 5s Free of Charge
- Family$208.00
- 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
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyWunderschöne Landschaft und atemberaubende Ausblicke auf Kawau Island (25 Personen sagten dies).
- emergencyInformative Kommentare von der Crew, die interessante Geschichte und persönliche Geschichten teilen (20 Personen sagten dies).
- emergencyBequeme Sitzgelegenheiten mit Innen
- emergencyund Außenoptionen (15 Personen sagten dies).
- emergencyToller Tagesausflug mit viel Zeit, um die Insel zu erkunden (18 Personen sagten dies).
- emergencyFreundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, das das Erlebnis für alle angenehm macht (22 Personen sagten dies).
- emergencyGutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, insbesondere mit verfügbaren Rabatten (10 Personen sagten dies).
- star_shineErwägen Sie, ein Picknick mitzubringen, um es auf der Insel zu genießen
Überprüfen Sie das Wetter im Voraus, um das Beste aus Ihrem Tag herauszuholen
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Jay Oh from New Zealand wrote on 26 December 2025
Beautiful place and kind staff
Such a beautiful hidden gem, all staff very friendly and food on the cruise was good too.
Beret Atkinson from New Zealand wrote on 20 December 2025
Kawau island royal mail run
The captain was informative and friendly and accomodating with our plans. I really enjoyed the trip and seeing the island for the first time. It’s a bit of a trip back in time.
Graham Scott from New Zealand wrote on 16 December 2025
Perfect Day Out
I booked through Book Me to do the Mail Run trip and was very pleased with the price being half of the normal rate for an adult; effectively it was two for the price of one. The trip out to the island was great, with a running commentary of the history of the island from the captain of the ferry. We got to see quite a bit more than just the straight run to Mansion House by doing the Mail Run trip. We enjoyed lunch at the cafe after arriving, followed by a walk up to the lookout. It was great to have a choice to depart at either 2pm or 4:30pm. We decided to chill out at the cafe after our walk and enjoy the lovely surroundings and the wildlife (included a few peacocks and Wekas), leaving on the later return ferry trip. I can highly recommend doing this trip if people have not done it. It can be done inside a day, leaving from Auckland.
mausheem from New Zealand wrote on 09 November 2025
Great Experience
Great Experience.
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Anke from Germany wrote on 25 December 2019
Die besondere Art des Reisens
Tolle Erfahrung mit dem Postschiff von Sandspit nach Kawau Island zu fahren um die Post auszutragen! Es werden mehrere Buchten angefahren und Steg um Steg warten bereits Leute auf ihre Post und andere wichtige Utensilien. Die Fahrt bis Kawau hat ca 30 Minuten gedauert bis die erste Bucht angelaufen wurde, währendessen hat der Kapitän viele interessante Info's über die Insel und die Umgebung gegeben. Auch zu jeder angelaufenen Bucht wurde viel Wissenswertes weiter gegeben. Nach ca 2 Stunden haben dann am Mansion House angelegt und konnten zwischen der Rückfahrt um 2pm oder 4:30 pm wählen. Schöne Wanderungen auf der Insel bieten viel über Flora und Fauna. Da auch das Wetter sehr angenehm war und die Passagieranzahl sehr überschaubar fanden wir diesen Ausflug sehr schön!