Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

4.8 (196 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Step aboard Tiua, Taupō Sailing Adventures’ luxurious sailing catamaran and cruise Great Lake Taupo in comfort and style..

Our sailing experience offers a quiet and gentle way to connect with the natural beauty of Lake Taupō. With her stable twin-hull design, Tiua provides a smooth ride and plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy the journey.

Tiua is the only boat on Lake Taupo which combines the relaxing feeling of an eco friendly sailing experience with the comfort of indoor and outdoor seating. With the spacious saloon and covered cockpit she is perfectly set up to go out in any weather and keep customers out of rain and the cold if needed.

[Tee-ua] Māori

1. (verb) To move with the wind

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Taupo Sailing Adventures

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Blankets
Included: Sunset Sail (times vary): 1 beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink
Included: 12.30pm: 1 complimentary tea, coffee or non-alcoholic drink
Included: Restrooms/Changing rooms on board
Included: 3.30pm: 1 complimentary tea, coffee or non-alcoholic drink
Included: Beanbags
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: 9.30am: complimentary hot drink & biscuit
Included: Longest swim stop out of any company on the lake (weather dependent)
Included: Fully licensed bar onboard (drinks & snacks)

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: hotel pick-up or drop-off

Itinerary

Lake Taupo

1 h 50 min

Enjoy an eco-friendly sailing experience on crystal clear waters in pure comfort on our stylish 53ft Catamaran. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake’s remarkable coastline and immerse yourself in Taupo’s history and culture while listening to the onboard commentary.

Tiua brings smooth sailing to effortless entertaining, as a high-end charter vessel. She blends her original character and style with the latest comfort and class.

Featuring a spacious saloon, covered cockpit, NZ timber panelling, 3 illuminated cabins, Tiua is a luxury 53ft long sailing catamaran. She is fully equipped for enjoyment, comfort and safety. The large main cockpit table folds together to comfortably seat 10 for entertaining and dining.

Tiua is suitable for all weather sailing, making her a great choice to visit the Māori Rock Carvings in any weather.
Maori Rock Carvings

20 min

Discover the majestic Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most extraordinary contemporary carvings in the world. Only view-able only from the water, the likeness of Ngātoroirangi towers 14-meters above Lake Taupō, surrounded by over 40 smaller carvings.
Lake Taupo

20 min

Swimming - optional

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check in at berth #16-17, Taupo Boat Harbour 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure.

Customers failing to show up for check in can not be refunded!

End point

Please check in at berth #16-17, Taupo Boat Harbour 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure.

Customers failing to show up for check in can not be refunded!

Using your ticket

Departs from Taupo Marina (Redoubt St), Check-in at Berth # 16/17, 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure.

Customers failing to show up for check in can not be refunded!

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

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sailing trips are subject to minimum numbers, lake and weather conditions.
Departs from Taupo Marina. (Redoubt St), Check-in at Berth # 16/17, 20 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure
People failing to show up for check in will not be refunded.
In the event of quickly changing bad weather and lake conditions, 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
Please let us know in advance if you have medical issues. The skipper has the last call on check in to decide if the trip is suitable regarding medical issues due to health and safety regulations.

Options

12.30pm Maori Rock Carvings

Eco Sailing Catamaran "Tiua": Encounter the best Lake Taupo has to offer and join us for an unforgettable sailing tour on our luxury catamaran ‘Tiua‘.
3.30pm Maori Rock Carvings

Eco Sailing Catamaran "Tiua": Encounter the best Lake Taupo has to offer and join us for an unforgettable sailing tour on our luxury catamaran ‘Tiua‘.
6.30pm Maori Rock carvings.

Sunset Sailing S/V "Tiua": Is there anything more beautiful than seeing the extraordinary Māori Rock Carvings by sunset on a Yacht ?
9.30am Maori Rock Carvings

Eco Sailing Catamaran "Tiua": Enjoy a morning eco-sailing experience in pure comfort on Lake Taupo.