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Rotorua & Taupo Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!
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Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo and choose the most environmentally friendly way to travel – with a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings.
Escape the hectic life and join us on our classical sailing boat Kindred Spirit for a true sailing experience.
Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo and choose the most environmentally friendly way to travel – with a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings.
Escape the hectic life and join us on our classical sailing boat Kindred Spirit for a true sailing experience.
Highlights
- Enjoy a true sustainable sailing experience, family owned and operated!
- Classical sailing boat with superior comfort, with a large deck space
- Experience a day on the water with this 2.5 hour cruise
- Jump in the water and have a swim - the longest swim stop of any other company!
- Enjoy a free drinks - or purchase light refreshments on-board
Come on board and experience the beauty of a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most extraordinary contemporary carvings in the world. Only view-able from the water, the likeness of Ngātoroirangi towers 14-meters above Lake Taupō, surrounded by over 40 smaller carvings.
Escape from hectic life for a while and enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake’s remarkable coastline as you discover the bays and hidden bush. Listen to our experienced skippers and learn about Taupo's history and culture. Give the crew a hand hoisting the sails and take a turn on the wheel or just snuggle under some blankets and enjoy the wide selection of drinks.
Kindred Spirit sails under full sails as much as possible or gently meanders, when it is truly calm, by a quite inboard diesel engine.
Take a dip and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the largest freshwater lake in Australasia. We offer the longest swim stop out of any company on the lake (weather dependent)!
There is a bathroom and changing room facilities on board.
Available Bookings from 15 Jul to 28 Jul 2025
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- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Must do!
selinas2 from
NZ
Must do!
selinas2 from
NZ
Must do!
selinas2 from
NZ
A lovely way to spend a morning
donnab28 from
Australia
Greg corfield
Greg corfield from
Australia
Wonderful experience
paulh1 from
South Korea
Wonderful experience
paulh1 from
South Korea
Wonderful experience
paulh1 from
South Korea
This is a must experience
Denny from
NZ
This is a must experience
Denny from
NZ
This is a must experience
Denny from
NZ
Amazing experience
natashakb from
NZ
Amazing experience
natashakb from
NZ
Amazing experience
natashakb from
NZ
Great couple of hours spent with Nathan and Sam
Keith Evans from
United Kingdom
Great couple of hours spent with Nathan and Sam
Keith Evans from
United Kingdom
Great couple of hours spent with Nathan and Sam
Keith Evans from
United Kingdom
Paradise
manuelj from
NZ
great experience
aylap3 from
NZ
great experience
aylap3 from
NZ
great experience
aylap3 from
NZ
Kindred spirit
Taura Narelle from
NZ
Superb sunset cruise!
Hope McLay from
NZ
Superb sunset cruise!
Hope McLay from
NZ
Awesome
Natalie Meinecke from
Germany
Great Sailing Experience
jacklynico from
NZ
Amy
Amy Isaksen from
NZ
Amy
Amy Isaksen from
NZ
Amy
Amy Isaksen from
NZ
Amazing
vijayp2 from
NZ
Such a trilling experience!
krissie from
NZ
Such a trilling experience!
krissie from
NZ
Such a trilling experience!
krissie from
NZ
Kindered Spirits
Anja Porthouse from
NZ
Kindred spirit
renatac1 from
NZ
Kindred spirit
renatac1 from
NZ
Excellent Trip
lisan26 from
United Kingdom
Excellent Trip
lisan26 from
United Kingdom
Kindred Spirit sailing
woisin from
NZ
Kindred Spirit sailing
woisin from
NZ
Kindred Spirit sailing
woisin from
NZ
Amazing!
anges from
NZ
Amazing!
anges from
NZ
Hervorragende Tour
mondy63 from
Germany
Hervorragende Tour
mondy63 from
Germany
Hervorragende Tour
mondy63 from
Germany
Picture perfect sunset
LollyG from
NZ
Kindred Spirit
rosemaryd1 from
NZ
Kindred Spirit
rosemaryd1 from
NZ
Nice easygoing cruise!
lunarisiglione from
Netherlands
Nice easygoing cruise!
lunarisiglione from
Netherlands
Nice easygoing cruise!
lunarisiglione from
Netherlands
Super cool
cheriez1 from
NZ
Super cool
cheriez1 from
NZ
So much better under sail
Jo James from
NZ
So much better under sail
Jo James from
NZ
Kindred Spirit
aaronr10 from
NZ
Kindred Spirit
aaronr10 from
NZ
Kindred Spirit
aaronr10 from
NZ
Breath of fresh air
Airini Tipuna from
NZ
Breath of fresh air
Airini Tipuna from
NZ
Amazing experience
Tayla J from
NZ
Amazing experience
Tayla J from
NZ
Amazing experience
Tayla J from
NZ
Fantastic
anmarie from
NZ
Fantastic
anmarie from
NZ
Awesome
Siobhanna from
NZ
Awesome
Siobhanna from
NZ
Awesome
Siobhanna from
NZ
Family trip
clairew15 from
NZ
Family trip
clairew15 from
NZ
Family trip
clairew15 from
NZ
Beautiful experience
Ornella Proni from
NZ
Beautiful experience
Ornella Proni from
NZ
Beautiful experience
Ornella Proni from
NZ
A must to in Taupo
terea from
NZ
A must to in Taupo
terea from
NZ
A must to in Taupo
terea from
NZ
A Must Do!
aashy from
NZ
A Must Do!
aashy from
NZ
A most fabulous trip!
Paige Shaw from
NZ
A most fabulous trip!
Paige Shaw from
NZ
A most fabulous trip!
Paige Shaw from
NZ
Cannot recommend enough!
Marsha from
NZ
Absolute beautiful day on the Kindred Spirit.
stayzr from
NZ
Such a beautiful trip
Shannon from
NZ
Testament to the Tourism Industry
TH Crown from
NZ
Testament to the Tourism Industry
TH Crown from
NZ
Testament to the Tourism Industry
TH Crown from
NZ
Absolutely beautiful
joshk6 from
NZ
Absolutely Amazing
Tania from
NZ
Absolutely Amazing
Tania from
NZ
Absolutely Amazing
Tania from
NZ
Amazing experience!!
Emma from
NZ
Amazing experience!!
Emma from
NZ
Best cruise on the lake!
Mackenzie Broadfield from
NZ
Best cruise on the lake!
Mackenzie Broadfield from
NZ
Best cruise on the lake!
Mackenzie Broadfield from
NZ
Kindred Spirit - Lake Taupo.
Nancy Taane from
NZ
Kindred Spirit - Lake Taupo.
Nancy Taane from
NZ
Super good experience!
lianaparker from
NZ
Super good experience!
lianaparker from
NZ
Super good experience!
lianaparker from
NZ
Exceptional experience
humayra from
NZ
Exceptional experience
humayra from
NZ
Exceptional experience
humayra from
NZ
Kindred spirit
joanneg6 from
NZ
Kindred spirit
joanneg6 from
NZ
Magical Sunset sail
carolinez from
NZ
A brilliant trip on Lake Taupo
Tracey from
NZ
Unique, memorable and breathtaking views.
Carina Ruiz from
NZ
Unique, memorable and breathtaking views.
Carina Ruiz from
NZ
Unique, memorable and breathtaking views.
Carina Ruiz from
NZ
Best yacht trip i have ever done so far!!
Hasitha Palihenage Don from
NZ
Best yacht trip i have ever done so far!!
Hasitha Palihenage Don from
NZ
Perfect morning on the lake
Collette from
NZ
Perfect morning on the lake
Collette from
NZ
Magnificent Views & Special Service
Paul Bourke from
NZ
Magnificent Views & Special Service
Paul Bourke from
NZ
Magnificent Views & Special Service
Paul Bourke from
NZ
Absolutely Fabulous
Patricia Flood from
NZ
Absolutely Fabulous
Patricia Flood from
NZ
Absolutely Fabulous
Patricia Flood from
NZ
The best way to spend an afternoon in Taupo.
raewyns from
NZ
Amazing experience
Ebony Wood from
NZ
Super Service
Maria Götting from
Germany
Best experience of my NZ holiday
Kerryn from
Australia
Best experience of my NZ holiday
Kerryn from
Australia
Best experience of my NZ holiday
Kerryn from
Australia
Chill and beautiful :)
Flora from
Netherlands
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Taryn Duckham from New Zealand wrote on 23 June 2025
Absolutely beautiful
We thoroughly enjoyed our winter cruise. Yes it was fresh out there on the water but so worth every breathtaking moment. Far fewer people on board but it made for a very personal experience. Danny and Liam were fabulous hosts. The view was amazing ( snow on the mountain) early morning meant the lake was still and clear. Danny’s knowledge of everything from burial sites, the significance of the carvings, the volume and wildlife in and around the lake added to the experience. The carvings were an added bonus but for me the real treasure was the luxurious boating experience. The music on board just boosted the carefree wonder of the trip. Definitely a do again!
Kay from New Zealand wrote on 17 June 2025
recommend to everyone
Amazing view, lovely hot drinks, friendly guide. Of course Maori Carving was beautiful and perfect but staff members also created this experience unforgettable.
Debbie from New Zealand wrote on 09 June 2025
Loved it
I had never been sailing, but my partner had, it was such a great experience, It wasn't what I paid for, but got an up grade of boat. I will recommend this to all my work colleagues.
andrewd40 from New Zealand wrote on 02 June 2025
Very enjoyable
Loved every moment what great way to create memories and learn a thing or two Thank you!
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Cely Milan from New Zealand wrote on 08 July 2025
More than a cruise
What an *unforgettable experience*! 💖 From the moment we stepped on board, everything felt magical — the views, the vibe, and the lovely, friendly crew who made our journey even more special! 🌊⛵ The highlight? Witnessing the majestic Māori rock carvings up close — truly a masterpiece of culture, spirit, and storytelling. 🗿💫 The crew shared the meaning behind each carving, helping us understand the deep connection to Māori heritage and beliefs. It wasn’t just a cruise… it was a beautiful lesson in history and heart. 🧡🌿 Our family felt so welcomed and looked after the entire time. The calm waters, fresh air, and peaceful energy made it a perfect escape — and an experience we’ll always treasure. 🥰🌅 Highly recommended** for anyone visiting Taupō — this is a must-do! Thank you to the team for a journey we’ll never forget! 💕👏