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

    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.

  2. 30 min from Sandspit, Warkworth. A day trip to Kawau Island is pure magic. 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.

  3. www.kawauisland.orgKawau Island

    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.

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  4. 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.

  5. Jul 19, 2024 · Kawau Island is a nature enthusiast's haven steeped in history. Start your day with a visit to Governor Grey’s “gentleman’s estate”. Built in 1845, the mansion was once a meeting place for politicians and royalty. Today, it’s open to the public for a fee of $10.

  6. May 3, 2021 · Kawau Island, aptly named TheJewel of Hauraki’, is found 8 km off the coast about 45 km north of Auckland. It is actually one of the largest islands (5,000 acres) in the Hauraki Gulf and is a great place to visit for a day trip or longer.

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  8. We offer boutique beachfront, courtyard and bush cottage accommodation in a quintessential New Zealand setting of native bush, birds and pristine beaches. Kawau Island fame Sir George Grey colonial governor and has a conflicted historical legacy with the confiscation of Maori land a black mark over his second governorship.