Kawau Island in Auckland’s famous Hauraki Gulf is named after the Kawau Paka – the white throated shag-cormorant which breeds on the island and is symbolic of the very active bird life which the island supports, including Wood Pigeons, Kingfishers, Rosellas, Kookaburras and the flightless Weka and Kiwi.

One of the largest islands in the Hauraki Gulf, Kawau has a very rich spiritual and cultural history from the sea-faring tribes of the Ngatiwai and Ngatitai - and possibly the first migration to New Zealand.

Covering an area of around 2,000 undulating and contoured hectares the island today supports around 120 permanent residents and in excess of 360 homes, many of which are secondary or holiday residences.

Kawau’s close proximity to Auckland make it an ideal destination for a get-away and the crystal waters around Kawau are a paradise for fishing, diving and water-skiing with its beautiful beaches offering plenty of options for those looking for something more relaxed.

For visitors seeking to explore the island’s landscape and coastline there are plenty of walking tracks, many of which lead to and from the historic Mansion House, where you can indulge in Kawau’s colourful past. With its many bays, visiting yachties and pleasure boats can always find a safe anchorage whatever the weather, as well as enjoy the local hospitality at the iconic Kawau Boat Club in Bon Accord Harbour.

Renowned for their good-hearted spirit and resourcefulness Kawau Islanders take their custodianship of the island very seriously, while equally extending a warm welcome to the many visitors who seek sanctuary on the island every year. 

A rare opportunity has now arisen to purchase a unique eight-bedroom property in one of Kawau Island’s most prestigious bays. Completely renovated in 2016 the Lodge offers a beautifully decorated five-bedroom main residence with three external cabins, five bathrooms and a modern open-plan kitchen and spacious lounge.

With an all-tide wharf, outside dining and entertainment options, waterside cabana, boatshed, deep water mooring and boat ramp, the Lodge offers plenty of scope for continued hospitality use, home and income or a private residence for family and friends.

From its elevated position above North Cove, the retreat enjoys expansive water views framed by exotic vegetation and lush palm trees and the property comes with its own flotilla of kayaks and small craft. The Lodge is reached via a regular ferry service or water taxi from Sandspit, which is just a one-hour drive from Auckland.

Being so close to the country’s largest city yet offering the peace and solitude of an island getaway is bound to generate keen interest either from an extended family looking for the perfect easy-to-reach retreat, or for those with an interest in the hospitality sector. The property is being marketed as fully furnished with an extensive list of chattels, which even includes a Haines Hunter boat.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior to) 4:00pm, 28th November 2024

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