Join us for a relaxing cruise along the magnificent Lake Taupo aboard The Ernest Kemp, a beautiful vintage replica steamboat!
Lake Taupo, one of the largest freshwater volcanic craters in the world, is home to the famous Maori Rock Carvings.
Only accessible by boat, we will get you the closest to these incredible 10 metre high carvings which tower high over New Zealandâs largest lake. Learn about the spiritual and cultural significance of the area from your skippers interesting and informative commentary.
With comfortable seating both inside and out, bathroom facilities and a licensed bar, weâll ensure your cruise on the Ernest Kemp will be warm and comfortable. Your skipper even welcomes you to join him in the wheelhouse and take a turn at the wheel! Bring a towel as there may be an opportunity for a swim *at skippers discretion.
The Ernest Kemp cruise is an enjoyable outing and a great way to see the Maori Rock Carvings and to get out onto Lake Taupo.
Cruise Duration:
10:30am and 2pm = 2 hour (approx).
9:00am, 12:30pm, 4:30pm, and 6:30pm = 1.5 hour (approx).
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
Hi Mark! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for recommending us. Weâre so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the crew, the boat and the trip. We will pass on your kind words! Have a wonderful day.
Good way to pass a couple of hours . Lovely hosts. Drinks served onboard very pleasant
Thank you for your review! Weâre glad you enjoyed a relaxing trip and the onboard hospitality. Great to hear the drinks and hosts made it a pleasant experience. Warm regards, The Ernest Kemp Team
Thank you for your kind words! Weâre so glad you had a beautiful experience and felt well looked after by the crew. Weâll be sure to pass on your compliments to the skipperâwhat a compliment to be called an excellent storyteller! Warm regards, The Ernest Kemp Team
Thank you for your wonderful review! Weâre so happy to hear your family from Brazil loved their time on Lake TaupÅ. Itâs great to know the team and experience made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you all again soon! Warm regards, The Team at Ernest Kemp
Thank you for your lovely review! Weâre so glad you had a spectacular day and enjoyed the swimâit sounds like a perfect experience. Warm regards, The Ernest Kemp Team
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MARK WALKER from New Zealand wrote on 20 January 2026
Great crew, boat and trip. Recommend
Has a great time doing this excursion. Fully recommend