Kawau Island Travel Guide
New Zealand
Kawau Island is a small island community in New Zealand with a population of around 80. It has no airport serving the island, so travellers need to plan access by sea rather than flying directly to their destination.
Several beaches are within easy reach of Kawau Island. Campbells Beach is 7.3 kilometres away and Baddeleys Beach is 7.8 kilometres away, while Waiwera Beach, Ōtānerua / Hatfields Beach, Pākiri Beach, Ōrewa Beach, Tindalls Beach and Red Beach are between 18.1 and 23.6 kilometres away.
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Population
Weather in Kawau Island
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Know before you go
Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Kawau Island
Jan
22°18Feb
23°14Mar
21°9Apr
20°17May
17°16Jun
15°15Jul
15°12Aug
14°14Sep
16°16Oct
18°16Nov
20°17Dec
22°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Kawau Island
Campbells Beach
7.3 km away
Baddeleys Beach
7.8 km away
Waiwera Beach
18.1 km away
Ōtānerua / Hatfields Beach
20.6 km away
Pākiri Beach
21.4 km away
Ōrewa Beach
22.2 km away
Tindalls Beach
23.4 km away
Red Beach
23.6 km away
Things to do in Kawau Island
Bon Accord Harbour
historic site
0.9 km
Smelting House ruins
historic site
0.5 km
Mansion House
museum
2 km
Frequently asked Questions
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