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.
WE ARE DOG FRIENDLY!
We welcome your well-behaved pooch to enjoy the cruise
Select your Māori carvings cruise
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.
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.
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.
