Title: Kawau Island Travel Guide: Best of Kawau Island, Auckland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kawau Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawau-Island-Hotels.d6343651.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kawau Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawau-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d6343651.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kawau Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kawau-Island.d6343651.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kawau Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawau-Island.d6343651.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kawau Island Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Kawau island New Zealand. The Victorian Mansion house and the jetty. Coast North Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967582/4cbcd13a-8d67-43f8-97f3-866348ed057c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kawau island New Zealand. The Victorian Mansion house and the jetty. Coast North Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967582/4cbcd13a-8d67-43f8-97f3-866348ed057c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kawau Island New Zealand. Victorian Mansion house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967582/4b0806a5-e733-4b8d-a1bc-bc8b65c8a180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kawau Island Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6343651) - Top hotels in Kawau Island - Top Holiday Rentals in Kawau Island ![The Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679500/58c05bc5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Beach House 24 Vivian Bay Kawau Island Auckland £182 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury lodge in Kawau Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Tawharanui Regional ... 9/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews) Lovely accommodation and perfectly maintained grounds. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=9679500&PinnedHotelID=9679500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343651) ![Lovely home on island paradise (School holiday and labour weekend special on now](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108561700/108561665/4127b552_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovely home on island paradise (School holiday and labour weekend special on now Kawau Island Auckland Stay at this holiday home in Kawau Island. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Mansion House and Scandretts Bay are located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) Family weekend away Overall there are was wonderful views from the deck and walks around the island were lovely.The batch is not really toddler friendly or young children. The batch has quite a few of owners things in it and the drive up is very steep so carring baggage and small children is pretty challenging. It would ... Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=108561665&PinnedHotelID=108561665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343651) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=108561665&PinnedHotelID=108561665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343651) ![Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38080300/38080238/6cade941_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape Kawau Island Kawau Island £230 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Kawau Island. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Mansion House and Scandretts Bay are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) We had a wonderful stay here.Everything we needed.Thank you so muchWe will be back again for sure Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=38080238&PinnedHotelID=38080238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343651) [See all 393 properties in Kawau Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6343651) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Lovely home on island paradise (School holiday and labour weekend special on now](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108561700/108561665/4127b552_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovely home on island paradise (School holiday and labour weekend special on now Kawau Island Auckland Stay at this holiday home in Kawau Island. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Mansion House and Scandretts Bay are located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) Family weekend away Overall there are was wonderful views from the deck and walks around the island were lovely.The batch is not really toddler friendly or young children. The batch has quite a few of owners things in it and the drive up is very steep so carring baggage and small children is pretty challenging. It would ... Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Lovely-Home-On-Island-Paradise.h108561665.Hotel-Information) ![Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38080300/38080238/6cade941_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape Kawau Island Kawau Island Stay at this holiday home in Kawau Island. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Mansion House and Scandretts Bay are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) We had a wonderful stay here.Everything we needed.Thank you so muchWe will be back again for sure Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Peaceful-Ocean-Facing-Island-Escape.h38080238.Hotel-Information) ![Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144800/10144779/08d0bc33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa 9-13 Tamariki Avenue Orewa NZ Stay at this spa aparthotel in Orewa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (332 reviews) Everything was excellent Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Ramada-Suites-Nautilus-Orewa.h10144779.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kawau Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6343651&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kawau Island hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343651&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23)[22 Feb - 23 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343651&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343651&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24)[23 Feb - 24 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343651&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343651&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343651&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Sky Tower featuring a city, central business district and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Tower 4.5/5(92 reviews) Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Attraction) ![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eden Park 4.5/5(24 reviews) Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Attraction) ![Auckland Ferry Terminal which includes city views and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(97 reviews) Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Attraction) ![Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SkyCity Casino 4/5(16 reviews) Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your time in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/SkyCity-Casino-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227133.Attraction) ![Auckland Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080499/0d4239c9-e2e4-4679-8003-5d04809b1fdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Zoo 4.5/5(20 reviews) Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Zoo-Western-Springs.d6080499.Attraction) ![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princes Wharf 4/5(52 reviews) During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 9 for Activity From Auckland : Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with Te Puia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48059439/cd1bc20c-fa34-4a0f-b48e-0eb9c0affac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour £184 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auckland-waitomo-caves-rotorua-te-puia-small-group-tour.a48059439.activity-details) ![Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394656/57e3f604-2127-4f6c-ada4-5919b60dab60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch £192 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hobbiton-waitomo-caves-guided-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394656.activity-details) ![Picture 6 for Activity Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48333479/e3094070-44a6-4bd7-a012-9f276697b745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket £31 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auckland-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-ticket.a48333479.activity-details) ![Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204887/36757d71-1806-4fd5-b22e-011544c3bac2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets £44 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waiheke-island-ferry-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-tickets.a5204887.activity-details) ![Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394911/6fb4a8ab-6cd3-45d2-aaaf-502fb653fb49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland £133 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1394911.activity-details) ![Auckland: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48324416/45dfaca5-d8ca-4107-913a-36a440bb357e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters £49 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auckland-night-kayak-tour-in-glowing-bioluminescent-waters.a48324416.activity-details) [See all activities in Kawau Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kawau-Island.d6343651.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Kawau Island ![Sky Tower showing a city, cbd and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/8983defc-4575-4e41-9e88-654be3c68388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Auckland - Cities near Kawau Island - Places of interest [Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland.dx178233) - [Orewa Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Orewa-Beach-Auckland.d6111632.Attraction) - [Big Manly Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Manly-Beach-Auckland.d6226196.Attraction) - [Waiwera Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Waiwera-Beach-Auckland.d6111636.Attraction) - [Gulf Harbour Country Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Harbour-Country-Club-Gulf-Harbour.d6331907.Attraction) - [Matakatia Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Matakatia-Bay-Matakatia.d6345627.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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