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Explore Bookme forRotorua & Taupo
Escape the hectic of life and experience the beauty of the lake and the Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō's largest charter yacht Kindred Spirit with superior comfort
Highlights
- Relax on the largest charter yacht on Lake Taupō - “Kindred Spirit” - on a cruise to the iconic Māori Rock Carvings
- Enjoy superior comfort with a large deck space and a lounge under deck for up to 12 people.
- Soak up spectacular views over Lake Taupō, Te Kopua and Acacia Bays
- Jump in the water and have a swim - the longest swim stop of any other company!
- Enjoy free pizza and beverages on some departures - 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 around. Listen to our experienced skippers and learn about the history of the lake. 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.
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- 10am Adult, Youth + Senior$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 10am Child$29.00
- 10am Infant$10.00
- Family Pass $100.00
- 10am Adult, Youth + Senior$24.00
- 10am Child$29.00
- 10am Infant$10.00
- Family Pass $100.00
- 10am Adult, Youth + Senior$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 10am Child$29.00
- 10am Infant$10.00
- Family Pass $100.00
- 10am Adult, Youth + Senior$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 10am Child$29.00
- 10am Infant$10.00
- Family Pass $100.00
- 10am Adult, Youth + Senior$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 10am Child$29.00
- 10am Infant$10.00
- Family Pass $100.00
- 10am Adult, Youth + Senior$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 10am Child$29.00
- 10am Infant$10.00
- Family Pass $100.00
- 10am Adult, Youth + Senior$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 10am Child$29.00
- 10am Infant$10.00
- Family Pass $100.00
- 1pm Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 1pm Youth + Senior$44.00
- 1pm Child$39.00
- 1pm Infant$10.00
- 1pm Adult$39.00
- 1pm Youth + Senior$44.00
- 1pm Child$39.00
- 1pm Infant$10.00
- 1pm Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 1pm Youth + Senior$44.00
- 1pm Child$39.00
- 1pm Infant$10.00
- 1pm Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 1pm Youth + Senior$44.00
- 1pm Child$39.00
- 1pm Infant$10.00
- 1pm Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 1pm Youth + Senior$44.00
- 1pm Child$39.00
- 1pm Infant$10.00
- 1pm Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 1pm Youth + Senior$44.00
- 1pm Child$39.00
- 1pm Infant$10.00
- 1pm Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 1pm Youth + Senior$44.00
- 1pm Child$39.00
- 1pm Infant$10.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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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Patricia Flood from New Zealand wrote on 04 December 2020
Absolutely Fabulous
An absolute amazing experience from the fabulous crew, wonderful service, beautiful vessel, to the informative tour. We had amazing afternoon. Thank you so much. I cant wait to bring other family and friends on this specific tour.
From Kindred Spirit - Lake Taupo & Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Hi Patricia, awesome to hear, thank you so much for this rating. Looking forward having your friends and family aboard ❤️ Cheers Dave & Jess
Hanna Lu from New Zealand wrote on 16 November 2020
Taupo highlight!
Had the most wonderful afternoon with Jess and Dave: food, nuanced history, music, and of course the beautiful boat—felt like the envy of the lake! The highlight of our trip, would come back just to do this again. Thank you from Gemma and Hanna
From Kindred Spirit - Lake Taupo & Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Hi Hanna, we are stoked to hear you enjoyed that trip so much ? Let us know whenever you are back in Taupo ? All the best Dave & Jess
Veronika Gavryuchenkova from New Zealand wrote on 04 October 2020
Great day on the lake with Captain Dave and Jess!
Wow! What an awesome ? day we all had! My 2 boys and I went sailing ⛵️ in the afternoon.. The whole trip was superb! Very relaxing and fun at the same time.. My boys were busy sailing the boat the whole time and chatting to the crew.. we will definitely be back again soon! Veronika, Ariel and Andre
From Kindred Spirit - Lake Taupo & Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Thank you so much Veronika! It was great having you on board. Your kids are awesome and you are always welcome back. And next time you can do your skydive as well ^^ All the best Jess & Dave
Kerryn from Australia wrote on 13 March 2020
Best experience of my NZ holiday
We booked on my a few hours before setting sail for the sunset cruise. Dave and Jess were brilliant, they are the working operators of the Barbary. The pizza was great, the drink choices were plenty. But to just experience the travel under sail, powered only by the wind was surreal. Dave did multiple circuits in front of the carvings to allow each side of the vessel to have some good pics, even allowing those that wanted, their own titanic moment up the front. Sailing back to dock, as the sun sets over the lake, with nothing but the wind powering us home. Picture opportunities aplenty. The best v aslue for money experience of my time in New Zealand.
From Kindred Spirit - Lake Taupo & Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Hi Kerryn, it was great to have you on board and lovely talk to you. It's amazing to hear that you consider us to be the best experience of your time in New Zealand. Although you got a bit mixed up with the boat name as you were on Kindred Spirit ;) We are happy that we could show you that sailing isn't scary, even if the boat leans over a bit. I love the photos you put up. Thank you for sharing with us. Enjoy your holiday Dave and Jess
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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July
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10am Adult, Youth + Senior Youth Age is 15-17 years, Senior 65+
10am Child 5 - 14 years inclusive
10am Infant 0-4 years inclusive
1pm Adult
1pm Youth + Senior Youth Age is 15-17 years, Senior 65+
1pm Child 5 - 14 years inclusive
1pm Infant 0-4 years inclusive
Sunset Adult
Sunset Youth + Senior Youth Age is 15-17 years, Senior 65+
Sunset Child + Infant Child 5 - 14 years inclusive, infant 0-4 years inclusive
Family Pass 2 Adults + 2 Children
*This option must be made together with another price type.
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Ebony Wood from New Zealand wrote on 22 March 2020
Amazing experience
We grabbed an amazing deal off Book Me however I'd be more then happy to pay full price for this experience again. Amazing local knowledge of the area by crew. The crew and other passengers on board would have to have been the best group of people I've been around in a very long time. We will definitely be back and we would highly recommended it to everybody we know and see. Fantastic job crew