Sandspit: Kawau Island Royal Mail Run Cruise

Highlights

• Cruise to Kawau Island on the Southern Hemisphere's largest mail run by water
• Admire the natural beauty of Kawau Island and its historic landmarks
• Watch Gannet birds diving for food and hear the melodic call of the Tui bird
• Enjoy a traditional Kiwi BBQ lunch aboard the boat or take a picnic ashore
• Keep an eye out for penguins and dolphins as you cruise the beautiful bays

Description

Board a large and luxurious ferry and set off on the largest mail run by water in the Southern Hemisphere, cruising to Kawau Island. Cruise through the beautiful bays and gain a rare glimpse into life on an island that has no roads.

Admire uninterrupted 180-degree views of this scenic wonderland and historic landmarks, while your experienced and informative skipper guides you around over 75 different wharves delivering freight and mail to the island residents.

While on the mail run, watch gannet birds diving for food and hear the melodic call of the tui bird. Keep a watch out for penguins and dolphins.

Choose to enjoy a traditional Kiwi BBQ lunch aboard the boat, or take your picnic ashore and enjoy it in the historic Mansion House grounds and subtropical gardens, where wekas, wallabies, and peacocks abound.

Includes

Cruise around Kawau Island

Live commentary from the skipper

Visit to over 75 different wharves

Opportunity to see wildlife such as Gannet birds, Tui birds, penguins, and dolphins

Excludes

BBQ lunch (optional extra)

Important Information

• The island has no road access
  The cruise departs daily at 10:30am from Sandspit
  A traditional kiwi BBQ lunch is available as an optional extra

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund