Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Overview

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Ernest Kemp Cruises cruising Lake Taupo for over 30 years. We specialise in visiting the Maori Rock Carvings daily. Enjoy the history of the area and this unique replica steamboat. Friendly skipper and crew offer a live commentary and a colour brochure explaining the meaning of the carvings. Lots of great photo opportunities with viewing and seating both inside and out. Bring a towel in summer months your skipper may decide there is time for a swim in our crystal clear lake.

Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Free wifi on board.

4 cruises daily in the summer months, from 90 - 120 minutes. Our popular 5 pm Cocktail Cruise includes a couple of complimentary glasses of wine or beer and pizza, this is all included in the ticket price. Sit back and relax you will have great experience on board Ernest Kemp Cruises.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Well behaved dogs welcome.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Complimentary tea, coffee, and cookies. Free Wifi on board.

What To Expect

Maori Rock Carvings

Sit back and relax cruising picturesque Lake Taupo to visit the famous Maori Rock Carvings with Ernest Kemp Cruises. Enjoy complimentary hot beverages, Free Wifi. Cruises between 90 -120 mins. Great photo opportunities. Comfortable seating inside and out. Live commentary of the lake and history of the local area.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Maori Rock Carvings Cruise

4.30pm 1.5 hour Cruise

4.30pm 1.5 hour Cruise: 4.30pm Cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings, with the option to swim at the skippers discretion.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

12.30pm 1.5 Hour Cruise

Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Reviews

4.64

794 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

584

157

Great Outing!
Savannah M,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our group had multiple children and they all loved it! The staff were accommodating with children, providing colouring activities and feeding ducks etc with them. The boat was lovely, good information was provided onboard. Overall, the boat was very clean and the service was great. We all enjoyed very much! Thank you
A chilled out afternoon.
Shalvin S,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very laid back afternoon, team were good and informative. Would recommend for anyone wanting an afternoon out on a nice boat in Lake Taupō.
Had such a blast, if you...
Cherish A,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Had such a blast, if you don't want to be soaked make sure you go when waters are calm. Staff are amazing ☺️
Taupo boat trip to see the Maori carvings
Julie O,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00
A very pleasant boat ride on Lake Taupo to see the Maori Rock carvings - with a hot cup of tea and biscuits. Commentary was a bit hard to hear unfortunately.
Lowkey and lovely
mnshyer27,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Lovely ride with knowledgeable crew! Very lowkey, enjoyed chatting with Owen about the lake and they had great recommendations around Taupō.