Our wedding is at historic mansion house, mansion house bay, kawau island. The book is lavishly illustrated with reproductions. Kawau island was originally settled by early migrations of maori people. The kawau island historic reserve was created to protect sir georges historic home.
Kawau island 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. We have organised a special ferry fare for our guests. Excellent condition, some fading on covers, pages clean and unmarked. Memories of mansion house, kawau island new zealand nora creina wilson the story of mansion house from 1923 to 1945 when the authors family daughter of lawford reeves owned the property.
Daily scheduled sailings to kawau island from sandspit. Visit governer greys mansion house, enjoy forest walks to old copper mines and swim at the beach. The books and the 53 paintings he gave to the auckland free public library were removed from the house from november 1886 and it was sold in 1888. Nora creina wilson memories of nora creina wilson, covering the years 1923 to 1945, when her parents mr and mrs lawford reeves owned mansion house foreword. Buy with confidence we 100% guarantee our condition descrip. Memories of mansion house, kawau island, new zealand by nora creina wilson. Secrets and history of kawau island immortalised in new book. The house is set in a unique historic reserve on the foreshore of mansion house bay, which features a range of exotic trees, including many planted by grey.
Step into history, rich in beauty, kawau island will captivate you. Kawau island holiday homes, accommodation rentals, baches. Pocket guide to kawau island providing information on. When grey sold the island in 1888 to retire in auckland he had turned it into a veritable paradise, with the mansion house being the central attraction. The pines and other exotic tree species, peacocks, wekas and wallabies seen in mansion house valley today are all legacies of sir george grey. Soon in 1867, he left the ownership and after that, it changed many hands. Under his private ownership, he created mansion bay house. Mansion house represents a critical period in new zealands colonial history. Theres a great range of things to do on kawau island including all of the following and more.
Phoenix palms, fig and nut trees planted by sir george grey still grace mansion house bay against a musical backdrop of over 52 bird species, amongst them the australian kookaburra. In addition to the personal recollections there is a summary of the copper mine. Memories of mansion house is an entertaining and authentic part of the ongoing history of kawau island. Memories of mansion house, kawau island, new zealand book. Water taxis to and from the is land are also available. Mansion house was the home of former governor sir george grey and is situated on kawau island, now a historic reserve. Memories of mansion house, kawau island new zealand trade me. Kawau island is one of the larger islands in the hauraki gulf, but its also a quiet haven in fact it has no roads. Mundys conversation piece of the mansion house drawing room offers a tantalising glimpse of greys taste soon after his. One of kawau islands main attractions is the mansion house and is perfect for a leisurely tour together with a restful cup of coffee. In 1888 sir george grey sold kawau island and mansion house had a. The story began in 1845 when a red brick house, english in appearance, was built for captain. Many of new zealands most important citizens stayed at the mansion house which grey surrounded by extensive gardens of imported trees and plants where an array of exotic animals roamed. To help us avoid double bookings, use this form to book a group visit to mansion house.
Evidence of the early occupation of kawau island showed that the seafaring tribes of the ngatitai and ngatiwai had occupied the island and possibly from the first migration to new zealand. Memories of mansion house is and entertaining and authentic part of the ongoing history of kawau isaland. Mansion house bay, auckland, kawau island new zealand. Originally built during the 1840s for the manager of the kawau copper mines, mansion house was enlarged between 1865 and 1868 as the island home of sir george grey, governor of new zealand. You can book a charter cruise and explore the island with norma jean charters. Anjali uses the book depository for most of her book purchases. Kawau island was named after the birds who call this island home. Search the list mansion house heritage new zealand. In 1862 sir george grey purchased kawau, and the mine managers house was converted into the imposing mansion house at considerable expense.
Most properties on the island rely on direct access to the sea. Only a few wallaby still freeroam on kawau today, and there was competition for the north island brown kiwi. Kawau island is a scenic island 50km north of auckland in the hauraki gulf. Mansion house kawau island all you need to know before. The house and its story are very interesting and the views from the balcony just stunning. Peaceful walking tracks lead through native forest to beaches, maori pa sites and old copper mine. As an escape from the increasing pressure and frustration of public life, grey purchased kawau island, building a grand house there amid exotic gardens and filling it with treasures. Travel travel is by ferry from sandspit point only. Return times from mansion house bay are daily at 2pm and 4. Kawau island has only two short roads connecting settlements across the island and also boasts the kawau island historic reserve. There are only two short roads serving settlements at schoolhouse bay and south cove, and most people have private wharves for access to their front door steps.
Mansion house cafe is a quaint little cafe in mansion house bay a popular destination on kawau island. Kawau island auckland how to reach, places to visit, history. The kawau island super cruise the royal mail run departs sandspit wharf daily at 10. Memories of mansion house kawau island waitematawoodys. The island is the former residence of sir george grey, who built the mansion house here in the 1860s. This is a leisurely day trip with a stop of at kawau island mansion house. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Kawau island is located in the hauraki gulf, close to the northeastern coast of new zealands north island.
I was recently lent by barbara cooke a copy of the book memories of mansion house kawau island, nz by nora creina wilson. Memories of mansion house, kawau island, new zealand. Mansion house in the kawau island historic reserve is an important historic tourist attraction. In 1862, kawau was bought as a private residence by politician sir george grey. Kawau island historic reserve is the home of an an important historic tourist attraction, mansion house. Please contact kawau water taxis to book in advance. Mansion house kawau island 2020 all you need to know. Use this form to book a group visit to mansion house on kawau island. There are only two short roads serving settlements at schoolhouse bay and south. Cruise through crystalclear waters and discover a slice of 19th century history. To the generally drab native bush, brightened only by the colourful rata, pohutukawa, clematis, kowhai, and manuka, were added exotic trees and shrubs from temperate and subtropical regions around the world. Mansion house on kawau island, new zealand, is a house that was owned by sir george grey from 1862 to 1888.
From time to time tribes contested the right to live on. We booked a short boat hop with kawau cruises to take us from our accommodation at the beach house to mansion house further around the island. Bush jacket guides by tessa duder 1980 1st edition. Kawau maori history and an account of sir george greys association with the island. Kawau cruises operates a royal mail run cruise, which departs daily from sandspit. The story began in 1845 when a red brick house, english in appearance, was built for. On the centenary of the death of sir george greysoldier, statesman, explorer, philanthropistwe pay a lingering visit to mansion house.
Memories of mansion house, kawau island, new zealand by. Rich in history, the island was once a busy mining settlement, and later became the home of new zealand governor sir george grey, who developed the stately mansion house and its exotic gardens. Escape to kawau island wild life, shipwrecks, mansion house and more. The birds that stop by to say hello are beautiful, the old trees and gardens are amazing. Kawau island ferries and water taxis link auckland to the island.
The famed mansion house to be later owned and occupied along with. To plan for your visit, you will need a copy of our. Sir george grey, the third governor of nz purchased kawau island in 1862 and began establishing a garden of eden including transforming the old copper mine managers house into an imposing mansion. Kawau island in the hauraki gulf, auckland, new zealand. Kawau island was purchased by sir george grey at the time he was serving his second term as governor. The island that lost its stripes but not its charm.
Free walking maps, learn the history and legends of this unique area, swim, fish off the rocks or snorkel. Another walk takes you to a grove of large redwood trees. The kawau island historic reserve was created to protect sir georges historic stately home in mansion house bay, which is open for viewing. Kawau island accommodation self catering holiday homes, houses, baches, beach houses, vacation rentals, cabins, cottages, chalets and more. Almost every property on the island relies on direct access to the sea. The background painting contains details from mansion house. The magnificent and fully restored mansion house is a great place to visit and a definite mustsee for the island. Kawau island royal mail cruise to the hauraki gulf island. These books become excellent repositories of social history. Within two years grey would sell kawau and follow his books to the city. A booking with the ferry company is not a confirmation of entry to mansion house. It was once a busy mining settlement and later became the home of governor sir george grey, who developed the mansion house and its gardens.
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