Visit Ngātoroirangi

with our Māori Rock Carvings Cruises

Daily Cruises to the Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings. Only accessible by water the Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings are a “must do” Taupō activity. Cruise by Lake Taupōs’ picturesque bays to get up close and personal for the perfect photo opportunity of the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings.

Cruise the crystal clear waters of New Zealand’s largest lake to experience the spiritual and cultural significance of the 14 metre magnificent Māori Rock Carvings.

Our skippers give and interesting informative commentary of the Taupō region, surrounding areas and the history of the Māori Rock Carvings.

Suitable cruising for all ages and suitable in all weather conditions, the Ernest Kemp has seating both inside and out. View our very own Ngātoroirangi carving in the boat saloon by Master Carver Matahi Brightwell.

Ernest Kemp on Lake Taupo
Paw

WE ARE DOG FRIENDLY!

We welcome your well-behaved pooch to enjoy the cruise

Select your Māori carvings cruise

Ernest Kemp

Daily Carvings &
Lakefront Cruise

10.30am & 2pm: 120 minutes

Cruise Lake Taupō’s bays & the Taupō Lakefront on the relaxing 2- hour cruise to be up close & personal to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings. Bring your towel, if conditions allow, we will stop for a swim in Lake Taupō’s crystal- clear waters.

Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings

Express
Carvings Cruise

12.30pm: 90 minutes

Cruise by Lake Taupō’s picturesque tree lined bays to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings. Great viewing platform to get the best up photo opportunities of the magnificent Māori Rock Carvings.

Sunset Cruise

Evening Cocktail
Carvings Cruise

4.30pm: 90 – 100 minutes

AVAILABLE SUMMER ONLY (OCT-APR)
Take a relaxing early evening cruise, we have a licensed bar on board and if conditions allow, we will stop for a quick dip in the pristine waters of Lake Taupō.

Excellent experience on Lake Taupō

Complimentary tea and coffee was welcome surprise. Lovely crew and a surprise chance to take the wheel under supervision…harder than it looks. Glad I went on this traditional boat rather than a more modern one.
Jo L – Manchester, UK (June 2025)

Very enjoyable
trip

A very enjoyable boat trip across the lake. Knowledgeable commentary. We got so close to the carvings, it was brilliant. Spent a good amount of time there. Facilities on board were great.
DayTrip31883 – Peterborough, UK (June 2025)

Great little tour of
Lake Taupō

Great little trip out to see the rock carvings. Friendly informative staff and the captain made sure everyone had the chance to photograph the carvings.
Pattie M – Ulverstone, Australia (May 2025)