Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo

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4.6

487 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese

Japanese

English

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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

8.30am Rock Carvings Cruise

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.

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.

1.00pm Carvings Cruise

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

Operated by Chris Jolly Outdoors

Reviews

4.6

487 reviews

362

Amazing cruise
Evelyn M,
Dec 25, 2024
5.0
The boat was amazing lots of room . Trip was very informative and not annoying lol. Captain Micheal and crew amazing there to help where ever. We throughly enjoyed the cruise.
The trip was enjoyable...
Veronica W,
Dec 20, 2024
5.0
The trip was enjoyable and the crew well organised friendly and engaged. The views of the rock carving were great.
Relaxing cruise
AmyN,
Dec 8, 2024
5.0
The captain and crew were great. We got to see the carving up close and lake Taupō is very pretty. We even got a chance to feed ducks as they were flying!
Amazing lake taupo
Robert O,
Nov 22, 2024
5.0
Knowledgeable and passionate guide, the lake is tranquil and the experience was relaxing. The snow-capped volcano in the distance creates a beautiful scenery. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience
Maori carving
Betty C,
Nov 21, 2024
4.0
Staff was great, coffee, hot chocolate & warm blueberry muffins. The carving was lovely but thought there was more than one!