Imagine a world without roads, a Hauraki Gulf island paradise that you could own.
About Kawau Island
Kawau Island is a truly unique island, both environmentally and socially, with a rich and colourful past. There are no main roads on the island, and most properties are accessed by boat, jetty & tracks.
For those looking for a place that’s completely removed from the fast paced life of the world, Kawau Island is an exquisite natural environment, where the main security risk is the Weka’s stealing your lunch off the picnic table & the loudest noise is the birdcall.
Frequently asked questions
How do we get there?
- Auckland to Sandspit 1 hr drive, car & trailer parking available at Sandspit
- Sandspit to Kawau 20 minutes by Water taxi, shuttle or ferry see kawauwatertaxis.co.nz
- From Auckland via the sea it is 5hrs by Yacht or 2hrs by Launch
- Boat ramp available at Sandspit to launch own boat. Trailer parking in the RDC carpark adjacent to ramp.
How do we build on Kawau?
Due to the close proximity to Auckland, there is access to a large pool of house building companies, builders and other trades. The main difference with Kawau is that helicopters are used to deliver materials. Skyworks helicopters is closeby and was used to construct the development’s infrastructure e.g. access lift and in-ground retaining walls.
The House Company www.thehouseco.co.nz
BOX Living - http://www.boxliving.co.nz/Beach-House/Kawau-Beach-House
Skyworks - helicopter services email: skywork@skywork.co.nz
For more detailed information about Kawau Island check out the links to the following websites:
General Island Information www.kawauisland.org.nz
Department of Conservation – Historic Heritage by region www.doc.govt.nz/templates/page.aspx?id=34056
Pohutukawa Trust – Plant restoration on Kawau Island www.pohutukawatrust.org.nz/kawauhistory.htm
Wikipedia - History www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawau_Island
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron - services provided on Kawau Island http://www.rnzys.org.nz/RNZYS/KawauIsland/tabid/70/Default.aspx
Kawau Reality - John Pryor - Information on purchasing property on Kawau Island www.kawau.co.nz
