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Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo | 1 hour 30 minutes

517 Reviews | Taupo
From $34.19 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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8.30am Rock Carvings Cruise
2 Adults x $34.46
$68.92
Approx Total
$68.92
5pm Daily Rock Carvings Cruise
2 Adults x $34.46
$68.92
Approx Total
$68.92
5pm Maori Rock Carving Tour: 90min scenic cruise on Lake Taupo to the Maori Rock Carvings. Full bar on board, Lake tour, kiwi music.
1.00pm Carvings Cruise
2 Adults x $34.46
$68.92
Approx Total
$68.92
90 minute scenic cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings includes a fishing demonstration. FREE hot drink, muffin & smoked trout.
10.30 Daily Rock Carvings Tour
2 Adults x $34.46
$68.92
Approx Total
$68.92
10.30 Maori Rock Carvings Tour: 90 minute scenic boat cruise on Lake Taupo to the Maori Rock Carvings. FREE hot drinks and homemade muffin. Trusted operator.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Japanese, English, Spanish
  • Live commentary on board
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • A FREE HOMEMADE MUFFIN
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Overview

Daily Scenic Cruises – Maori Rock Carvings Please note we are changing our afternoon departure time from 1.30pm to 1.00pm from 1st November 2024. Our Daily Scenic Cruises depart from Berth #4 at the Taupo Boat Harbour on Cruise Cat. You’ll love cruising in comfort and style with fabulous views from both the top and bottom decks. Cruise Cat is fully enclosed with large outdoor decks to enjoy close up views of the Maori Rock Carvings.  Children are welcome, and we have colouring-in sheets and wheel certificates available for them.  Cruise Cat is also wheelchair and push chair/stroller accessible. An informative commentary is given on the volcanic history and Maori mythology surrounding Lake Taupo, and you’ll enjoy a complimentary hot homemade muffin and tea/coffee as you take in the fabulous views of secluded bays and the spectacular snow capped mountain peaks of the World Heritage Tongariro National Park.

Itinerary

  • Lake Taupo

    Lake Taupo Marina is situated on the Waikato River - the only river or stream to flow out of Lake Taupo.

    15 minutes

  • Maori Rock Carvings

    Listen to your crew explain the history behind the Maori Rock carvings, the creation and explanation of what they represent. Great photo opportunities here.

    10 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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517 reviews

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  • 4 stars
    87
  • 3 stars
    23
  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 381 reviews with 5 stars

Breathtaking

Published on Feb, 2025

What an amazing trip. A highlight of our visit to Taupo. Informative, but giving views that were beautiful. This comes well recommended

Stunning views of this incredible artifact

Published on Feb, 2025

The team at Chris Jolly Outdoors lead a great day out on the water of Lake Taupo to see the Māori Rock Carvings. Our hosts were well informed about the region and made sure all sides of the boat were able to get the shots they wanted of this magnificent setting. We took the 10:30am cruise which meant we were lucky enough to have freshly baked blueberry muffins! A lovely little treat to top off a great morning on the water

Fabulous experience

Published on Feb, 2025

Really enjoyable, relaxing cruise with stunning scenery and friendly, knowledgeable staff. The blueberry muffins were delicious.

A fabulous trip!

Published on Feb, 2025

Very friendly crew and lovely boat. Very informative live commentary. Beautiful scenery and very interesting carving. Free and unlimited tea, coffee, hot chocolate and water and complimentary blueberry muffins on the return journey! Fabulous trip

Lake Cruising

Published on Feb, 2025

Fun way to get on the lake and learn some History about the area. Staff was friendly, and funny. Enjoyed my time. Book ahead and arrive early, they leave on time! I was surprised to learn that the carvings are recent vs a historical find, very cool to see nonetheless.

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