(Super Cruise) Royal Mail Run Cruise 
Departs Sandspit Daily at 10:30am
This is the largest Mail run by water in the Southern Hemisphere, and a delightfully relaxing way for people of all ages to learn about the history and admire the natural beauty of Kawau Island.
Watch Gannet birds diving for food, hear the melodic call of the Tui bird, and don't forget to keep a watch out for dolphins.
Cruise the beautiful bays of Kawau gaining a rear glimpse into life on an Island that has no roads. From the comfort of our large and luxurious ferry you will have uninterrupted 180 degree views of this scenic wonderland and historic landmarks as your experienced and informative skipper guides you around over 75 different wharves delivering freight and mail to the island residents.
This cruise also gives you some time ashore at the historic Mansion House, where you can peruse life in the Victorian era or stroll through the subtropical gardens with Wekas, Wallabies and Peacocks at your feet.
A traditional kiwi BBQ lunch enjoyed aboard the boat is an optional extra, or if you prefer take your picnic ashore at Mansion House Bay where you will be serenaded by native birds.
Leaves Mansion House daily at 2pm (2pm & 4:30pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays from Boxing Day – 28 February).
Prices:
Adult: $65 or $87 with BBQ lunch on board.
Senior/Student: $60 or $82 with BBQ lunch on board
Child: $28 or $38 with BBQ lunch on board
Family Pass: $150 or $210 with BBQ lunch on board
(2 adults + 2 children)
Preschoolers Free.
Please note : Entry into historic Mansion House has a Department of Conservation fee of $4.00 per adult, $2.00 per child. Children under 5 are free.
Mansion House Cruise
Departs Sandspit Daily at 10:30am
The perfect day trip with so many choices you’ll want to do it over & over again!
Sir George Grey, the third Governor of NZ purchased Kawau Island in 1862 and began establishing a ‘Garden of Eden’ including transforming the old Copper Mine Manager’s house into an imposing mansion.
Wander through the carefully restored Mansion House and admire the many artifacts gleaned from his travels through the Pacific, or marvel at the everyday objects of the Victorian era.
Quietly amble through the elegant subtropical gardens with Weka, Wallabies and Peacocks.
Enjoy freshly roasted coffee and tempting treats at the Café, or take a short stroll to swim in the clear waters of sandy Lady’s Bay. It’s an easy walk to the lookout for spectacular views of the Coppermine.
The more active can relive history by following the Miners Track through bush and along the foreshore to the Coppermine itself (fun for the kids) or follow Redwoods Track over to School House Bay, experiencing native NZ bush with Tuis, Wood Pigeons and even Kiwis.
The Mansion House Cruise departs from Sandspit Wharf daily at 10.30am (& 2:30pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays), and leaves Mansion House daily at 2pm (2pm & 4:30pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays from Boxing Day – 28 February).
Prices:
Adult: $47
Senior/Student: $42
Child: $25
Family Pass: $122
Preschoolers Free
Please note : entry into Historic Mansion House has a Department of Conservation fee of $4.00 per adult, $2.00 per child. Children under 5 are free.
