Schoolhouse Bay in Kauwau is pure bliss. It’s like what I’d imagine New Zealand used to be like. There are little baches, sure some have spa pools and hot water, but they still look like baches should look — a little run down and super cute. The best thing about this bay is the huge wharf! Which is a plus for two reasons. Firstly, it means you don’t have to lug a week’s worth of luggage and food in the dingy to shore. Secondly, it’s perfect for jumping, bombing and diving off. But watch out for stingrays, there sure are plenty of them. Eep. Up behind the bay there is a road that you can walk up that will lead you to all the trails that will take you all over Kawau Island. One day we walked all the way to Mansion House Bay and got a well deserved ice block!
