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New Zealand · Auckland Region

Best beaches in Kawau Island

1 ranked beach in Kawau Island, Auckland Region

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Kawau Island

  1. 1

    Mansion House Bay

    Recognized Kawau Island beach destination reached mainly by boat or ferry.

    7.0

What makes Kawau Island's beaches stand out?

Kawau Island sits in Auckland Region, New Zealand and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Kawau Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.