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Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

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1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours
From $30
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Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours
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About This Tour

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.

What's Included

✓ Included

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

✗ Not Included

  • Snacks and drinks, alcoholic and non alcoholic available for purchase on board.
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off

Itinerary

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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.

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

12.30pm 1.5 Hour Cruise

Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

9am Early Bird Cruise

9am Early Bird Cruise : 9am Early Bird Cruise with Ernest Kemp to visit the Maori Rock Carvings.
Start the day with a relaxing Cruise.

6.30pm Evening Cruise 90 mins

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

10.30am & 2 pm 2 Hour Cruise

6.30pm Evening 1.5 hour cruise

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

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

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