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Activity Taupo, New Zealand

The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak

4.9 (181 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation
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The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak

About this activity

Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour. 

Soak in the view across the Lake to 3 live volcano's while you hear the history of the carvings, various Maori legends and facts of the local area from your guide before enjoying rock jumps and a swim in Australasia's largest freshwater Lake. A must-do while in Taupo!

Kayaking Tours On the Water Small Group Excellent Quality Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Canoe and Kayak Taupo

Ages: Adults (12–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Light refreshments
  • Included: Photos
  • Included: Kayak Equipment
  • Included: Kayak Tour

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour. Please note minimum of four bookings required - contact us directly for single bookings. Age 12 and over

  1. Stop 1

  2. Canoe & Kayak Taupo Tours

  3. Maori Rock Carvings

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please meet us at Canoe & Kayak 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.

End point

  • Please meet us at Canoe & Kayak 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.

Using your ticket

  • Not recommended for participants with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant women
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Operates all year, please dress appropriately for the seasons - NO JEANS/DENIM

  • Minimum age is 12 years

  • Minimum of 2 people required for the tour to run, if the minimum number is not reached we will contact you to reschedule

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 181 reviews
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