Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

4.7 (1,060 reviews) 1 h 50 min – 2 hours Free cancellation

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Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 50 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 38 people
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: German, English, Chinese, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: ERNEST KEMP SCENIC CRUISES

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Free WiFi on board
Included: Live commentary from skipper & crew
Included: Complimentary tea, coffee & cookies.
Included: Scenic cruise on Ernest Kemp

Not included

Not included: Snacks and drinks, alcoholic and non alcoholic available for purchase on board.
Not included: Hotel pickup/drop-off

Itinerary

Maori Rock Carvings

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please go directly to the Boat, the boat is in Berth 2 at the Taupo Marina

Redoubt Street. Please report to the boat 15 mins prior to departure.

Your booking will be in the manifest and you will be met by a crew member.

End point

Please go directly to the Boat, the boat is in Berth 2 at the Taupo Marina

Redoubt Street. Please report to the boat 15 mins prior to departure.

Your booking will be in the manifest and you will be met by a crew member.

Using your ticket

Please report directly to the boat, Berth 2 Taupo Marina. Redoubt St Taupo.

Please be at the berth 10-15 minutes before cruise departure. Our crew member will meet you and check you in. Do not be concerned if the boat is not in her berth, we will be back shortly from the previous cruise.

There is plenty of free parking at the marina.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Well behaved dogs welcome.

Options

12.30pm 1.5 Hour Cruise

Maori Rock Carving Cruise

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
10.30am & 2 pm 2 Hour 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