Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo

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4.57

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Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese

Japanese

English

Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

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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.

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Live commentary on board

Coffee and/or Tea

A FREE HOMEMADE MUFFIN

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Options

10.30 Daily Rock Carvings Tour

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.

8.30am Rock Carvings Cruise

1.00pm Carvings Cruise

90 minute scenic cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings includes a fishing demonstration. FREE hot drink, muffin & smoked trout.

5pm Daily Rock Carvings Cruise

5pm Maori Rock Carving Tour: 90min scenic cruise on Lake Taupo to the Maori Rock Carvings. Full bar on board, Lake tour, kiwi music.

Reviews

4.57

532 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

392

Nice view
Jennifer K,
Mar 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Nice tour, they delivered what they promised. Inexpensive afternoon tour. Views were very nice to see
Short Cruise on Lake Taupo
Nigel J,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00
This is a relatively short trip to quite recent Maori rock carvings, it does not go very far into Lake Taupo. The vessel is comfortable with outdoor viewing decks.
Got what you paid for… nothing more!
Roz S,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00
It was ok! Nothing great to be honest. Felt that the female skipper was on auto pilot…took us to the carvings, gave an overview then took us back. We got what we paid for but there was a distinct lack of interaction
Enjoyable fun outing!
Dianne S,
Mar 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Enjoyable boat ride on beautiful Lake Taupo. Great weather and fun way to enjoy the Lake Taupo area.
Chris Jolly Rocks!
Mary K,
Mar 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Beautiful Day, Wonderful crew - super accommodating for wheelchair access to the boat. Made sure all on board had access and time to view the carvings.