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Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 1.5-Hour Scenic Cruise

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248 reviews

Activity provider:Chris Jolly Outdoors
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Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 1.5-Hour Scenic Cruise

Activity provider:Chris Jolly Outdoors

4.7

248 reviews

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Cruise on a large catamaran and take in the spectacular views of Lake Taupo framed by Tongariro National Park's majestic snow-capped mountain peaks. Discover the spectacular Maori rock carvings.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the renowned Maori Rock Carvings on a cruise
  • Marvel at the beautiful panoramic scenery surrounding Taupo
  • Enjoy guided commentary to learn about the lake and the carvings
  • Feed the ducks and watch an optional fishing demonstration
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Cruise through the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of Lake Taupo, taking in the vibrancy of Maori culture on a cruise. Explore the stunning surroundings of the lake while surrounded by rugged mountains and lush trees on the banks. Enjoy an optional fishing demonstration.

As you glide through the lake on your deluxe Catamaran, you’ll come to a massive carving depicting the traditional facial tattooing of the Maori people. Inspired by centuries of rich Maori tradition, artist Matahi Brightwell carved the elaborate relief into the side of a cliff directly above the lake’s pristine waters in 1980.

Depicting one of his grandmother’s ancestors, the carving represents a triumph of Maori artistry and the continued preservation of indigenous culture.

After visiting the Maori Rock Carvings, watch as the crew gives a trout fishing demonstration by setting some fishing lines and talking about the various fishing options allowed on Lake Taupo (if option selected).

At the end of the trip, you’ll head back to the dock to disembark.

Includes
  • 1.5-hour cruise aboard a 2-story catamaran
  • Experienced and professional local guide
  • Fishing demonstration (if option selected)
  • Life jackets
  • Tea or coffee and a muffin
  • Additional food

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Meeting point

Berth 4, Taupo Boat Harbour, Chris Jolly Outdoors Redoubt St, Taupo 3330, New Zealand. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Jacket
  • Warm clothing

Know before you go

  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. In the event of bad weather, it may not be possible to view the Maori Rock Carvings. This decision is made at the discretion of the skipper for the health and safety of all on board the vessel.
  • Wheelchair access is dependent on lake levels and size of the wheelchair. You must call the office to book prior to traveling to see if the wheelchair can be accommodated.
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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 248 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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I couldn’t recommend this boat tour enough! It was amazing value for money (we paid $35 per person) and included warm muffins, coffee tea and hot chocolate! The guide was super knowledgeable and you could tell they enjoyed sharing what they knew and creating a funny and entertaining experience for us. It was a rainy day when we went out on the lake but it was still perfect, I couldn’t imagine how wonderful it would be in the sun

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The boat driver was fantastic, her knowledge of our surroundings was brilliant. Very bubbly funny personality that made the experience even better. The scenery was absolutely breath taking! We would definitely recommend to everyone and would certainly do it again

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April 11, 2023

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Loved every minute with Chris Jolly cruise on the lake; the boat was driven by a woman with two supporters. The compare was fabulous, humorous and factual. We were really lucky with the weather as well so an excellent hour and half on the beautiful lake.

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