Matariki Nui is our luxurious high end vessel on Lake Taupō. Surveyed for up to 12, ideal for 2 to 8 guests.
Exclusively for Private CharterVisit the Iconic Māori Rock Carvings or take a ½ day cruise to the remote Western Bays. Trout fishing, swimming in the pristine lake. We can create a cruise with premium canapes, gourmet lunches and dinner on board.
Enquire for details, menus and pricing
adi@laketaupocruises.co.nz or call 021 669139
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.
Select your carvings cruise
Daily Carvings &
Lakefront Cruise
10.30am & 2pm: 120 minutes
AVAILABLE EVERYDAY – YEAR ROUND
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
9.00am & 12.30pm: 90 minutes
9.00AM: AVAILABLE 26 DEC – 3 JAN
12.30PM: AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND
Cruise by Lake Taupō’s picturesque tree lined bays to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings. Great viewing platform to get the best close up photo opportunities of the magnificent Māori Rock Carvings.
Evening Cocktail
Carvings Cruise
4.30pm & 6.30pm: 90 minutes
4.30PM: AVAILABLE DEC – APR
6.30PM: AVAILABLE 26 DEC – 3 JAN
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.
