How do you get around on Kawau Island?

How do you get around on Kawau Island?

A comfortable ferry ride Ferries travel five times daily from Sandspit Wharf, near Warkworth (about one hour’s drive north of Auckland). Alternatively travel by water taxi from Sandspit or enjoy the scenic fly-in by seaplane directly from Auckland City. The iconic Royal Mail Run is a must.

Who lives on Kawau Island?

The Island has a small population of permanent residents and many holiday dwellings. A permanent population of approximately 80 live on Kawau, with the main population based at South Cove, North Cove, and Bon Accord Harbour. This population swells to hundreds over weekends and at holiday time.

Are dogs allowed on Kawau Island?

Dogs are not permitted in any of DOC’s Kawau Island reserves, which make up about 10 per cent of the island. The rest of the island is privately owned. “There are about 60 residents on Kawau Island and many are responsible dog owners who recognise the importance of keeping dogs out of reserves.

Where is Kawau Island NZ?

Hauraki Gulf
Kawau Island is in the Hauraki Gulf, close to the north-eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and 60 km (25 miles) north of Auckland.

Are there still wallabies on Kawau Island?

Four types of wallaby – the dama or tammar, Parma, swamp and brush-tailed rock wallaby – are established on Kawau and today survive in large numbers throughout the island. Located in the inner Hauraki Gulf, east of Warkworth, Kawau is a low lying island of about 2,000 hectares.

Can you swim at Kawau Island?

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.

Are there rats on Kawau Island?

In addition to rats, stoats and possums, wallabies, first introduced to the island by Governor Grey, will be included in the project. “Kawau is one of the last remaining islands in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park predators call home,” says Councillor Richard Hills, Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee.

Are there wallabies on Kawau Island?

What does Kawau mean in English?

kawau in British English (kɑːwɑːuː ) nounWord forms: plural kawau. New Zealand another name for black shag.

Are wallabies a problem in NZ?

Wallabies were introduced to New Zealand in the late 1800s, mainly for sport and the value of their skin. They have become a significant farm pest and damage native plants. Left unchecked, wallabies could spread across one third of New Zealand over the next 50 years.

Is Kawau Island pest free?

Kawau is one of the last remaining islands in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park with predators, with more than half now free of invasive mammals.

How many houses are in Kawau Island?

It had a population of 111 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 9 people (-7.5%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 30 people (-21.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 63 households.