Ernest Kemp

DAILY MĀORI ROCK CARVINGS CRUISE

Cruise to the world Famous Māori Rock Carvings

Take a relaxing boat trip aboard The Ernest Kemp, the Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise Specialists. One of the world’s largest freshwater volcanic craters, Lake Taupō is home to the famous Māori Rock Carvings, only accessible by boat. Have your camera ready and enjoy this piece of spiritual and cultural significance of the lake on our replica steamboat.

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Daily Carvings &
Lakefront Cruise

10.30am & 2pm: 120 minutes

Cruise Lake Taupō’s bays & the Taupō Lakefront on the relaxing 2- hour cruise to be up close & personal to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings. Bring your towel, if conditions allow, we will stop for a swim in Lake Taupō’s crystal- clear waters.

Express
Carvings Cruise

12.30pm: 90 minutes

Cruise by Lake Taupō’s picturesque tree lined bays to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings. Great viewing platform to get the best up close photo opportunities of the magnificent Māori Rock.

Evening Cocktail
Carvings Cruise

4.30pm: 90 – 100 minutes

Take a relaxing early evening cruise, we have a licensed bar on board and if conditions allow, we will stop for a quick dip in the pristine waters of Lake Taupō.