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Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit | 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours

97 Reviews | Taupo
From $39.99 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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3.30pm Maori Rock Carvings
2 Adults x $40.27
$80.54
Approx Total
$80.54
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Snack ( Pizza) and 1 Drink
12.30pm Maori Rock Carvings
2 Adults x $40.27
$80.54
Approx Total
$80.54
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Snack ( Pizza) and 1 Drink
Taste of Taupo
Sunset, Maori Rock Carvings
2 Adults x $43.77
$87.54
Approx Total
$87.54
Snack (Pizza) & drinks: with free pizza & upto 1 glass of beer, wine or non alcoholic drinks. Drinks are also available for purchase on board
Sunset Heaven

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Blankets
  • Selection of non-alcoholic drinks (if option is selected)
  • Wet weather gear
  • Restroom on board
  • Live commentary on board
  • BYO
  • Longest swim stop out of any company on the lake (weather dependent)
  • Selection of beer and wine (if option is selected)
  • Free pizza (on sunset trip)
  • Accommodation pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (if option not selected)

Overview

Experience the beauty of a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most extraordinary contemporary carvings in the world. Only view-able from the water, the likeness of Ngātoroirangi towers 14-meters above Lake Taupō, surrounded by over 40 smaller carvings.. Escape from hectic life for a while and enjoy the breathtaking views around. Relax on our charter yacht “Kindred Spirit” and enjoy the superior comfort with a large deck space. Listen to our experienced skippers and learn about the history of the lake. Give the crew a hand hoisting the sails and take a turn on the wheel or just snuggle under some blankets and enjoy the wide selection of drinks. Kindred Spirit sails under full sails as much as possible or gently meanders, when it is truly calm, by a quite inboard diesel engine. Take a dip and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the largest freshwater lake in Australasia (weather dependent).

Meeting points

Departure Point: Taupo Sailing Adventures Berth #16/17 Taupo Marina, next to 65 Redoubt St. Customers need to be at the boat 20min before departure time for check in. People failing to show up for check in will not be refunded.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Lake Taupo

    Experience the beauty of a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most extraordinary contemporary carvings in the world. Escape from hectic life for a while and enjoy the breathtaking views around. Listen to our experienced skippers and learn about the history of the lake. Give the crew a hand hoisting the sails and take a turn on the wheel or just snuggle under some blankets and enjoy the wide selection of drinks. Take a dip and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the largest freshwater lake in Australasia (weather dependent). Enjoy free pizza and beverages on some departures - or purchase light refreshments on-board. You are also able to bring your own food and drinks with you, should you wish. Afterwards, return to the marina where you tour concludes.

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • Maori Rock Carvings

    Experience the beauty of a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most extraordinary contemporary carvings in the world. Escape from hectic life for a while and enjoy the breathtaking views around. Listen to our experienced skippers and learn about the history of the lake. Give the crew a hand hoisting the sails and take a turn on the wheel or just snuggle under some blankets and enjoy the wide selection of drinks. Take a dip and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the largest freshwater lake in Australasia (weather dependent). Enjoy free pizza and beverages on some departures - or purchase light refreshments on-board. You are also able to bring your own food and drinks with you, should you wish. Afterwards, return to the marina where you tour concludes.

    15 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Sailing trips are subject to minimum numbers, lake and weather conditions.
  • Departs from Taupo Marina. (Redoubt St), Check-in at Berth # 16/17, 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure
  • People failing to show up for check in will not be refunded.
  • We reserve the right to upgrade passengers to our other sailing yacht Tiua should weather conditions, demand or other circumstances require it. No extra costs will apply. The trip at 9.30am or 12.30pm might be postponed by 30min in such circumstances.
  • In the event of quickly changing bad weather and lake conditions, it may not be possible to view the Maori Rock Carvings, this decision is made at the discretion of the skipper for the health and safety of all on board the vessel
  • Please let us know in advance if you have medical issues. The skipper has the last call on check in to decide if the trip is suitable regarding medical issues due to health and safety regulations.

Free Cancellation

October 31100% refund
November 01No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • 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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97 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 93 reviews with 5 stars

Sailing to Maori carvings

Published on Feb, 2025

Send clear reminder that we should arrive 30 minutes early. It was our mistake, but the reminder could’ve helped. Really enjoyed the experience. The crew were really friendly, and there were lots of comfortable cushions and blankets that could be used.

Must do on a sunny day in Taupo

Published on Feb, 2025

A great activity on a sunny afternoon in Taupo. The crew were delightful, the service was efficient and the commentary were just of the right amount to enjoy the cruise whilst getting pieces of information on the area here and there. You first go to the Mauri Rock, then we had some time to jump in the water and swim. There are toilet and bar facilities on the boat with complementary sunscreen and water. I thought on booking this the boat would be a sail boat as on the pictures but it was a catamaran. I wasn’t bothered by this as the catamaran was great but some people may be specific about which boat they want. All in all well worth the money! Thank you!

A must do in Taupo

Published on Feb, 2025

Great experience on the water with a small group of people, very picturesque, and we learned a lot about the lake, carvings and the people from the staff along the way, we got up close to the carvings and then had a good amount of time for a swim! On the way home everyone was able to have a drink and enjoy the beautiful surroundings-I would highly recommend this experience :)

So worth doing!

Published on Feb, 2025

Such an awesome trip! Staff were really lovely. Only thing was my ticket said included a drink, but it was all a paid bar, so not sure if it got lost in translation. Also the sailboat was broken so we went out on a catamaran, which was quite boujee and really fun. Great views, plenty of fun swimming time in the lake, carvings were wonderful. Would highly recommend.

It was a calm evening on...

Published on Feb, 2025

It was a calm evening on the water, we loved learning about the carvings, and the sunset was incredible with Tongariro National Park in the distance. The crew also catered to our dietary requirements, which we appreciated. 10/10

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