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Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

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2 hours 30 minutes
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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About This Tour

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

What's Included

✓ Included

  • 12.30pm: complimentary beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink.
  • 10am: complimentary hot drink & biscuit
  • Blankets
  • Restrooms/Changing rooms on board
  • Sunset Sail (times vary):complimentary pizza snack (1/2 pizza) & 1 beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink
  • Beanbags
  • Live commentary on board
  • 3.30pm: complimentary beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink.
  • Longest swim stop out of any company on the lake (weather dependent)
  • Fully licensed bar onboard (drinks & snacks)

✗ Not Included

  • Accommodation pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1
Stop
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.
2
Stop
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.

Tour Options

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

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 ?

10am Maori Rock Carvings

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

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‘.

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

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, 30 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.

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