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Discover the spectacular Maori Rock Carvings aboard a pirate-themed vessel "Sail Fearless", as you embark upon the best sailing experience on Great Lake Taupo...
Discover the spectacular Maori Rock Carvings aboard a pirate-themed vessel "Sail Fearless", as you embark upon the best sailing experience on Great Lake Taupo...
Highlights
- Enjoy an intimate, small group cruise on Lake Taupo to the iconic Maori Rock Carvings
- Journey aboard a pirate themed vessel, "Sail Fearless" with knowledgeable captain
- Soak up spectacular views over Lake Taupo, Te Kopua and Acacia Bays
- Jump in the water and have a swim - the longest swim stop of any other company!
The iconic Maori Rock formations at Mine Bay have long been hailed as some of the most celebrated contemporary Maori artworks in New Zealand, attracting locals and visitors alike from all over the world.
Get away from the big crowds and enjoy an intimate cruise aboard our unique, pirate-themed vessel "Sail Fearless" led by local expert - Captain Dave, as we take a thrilling journey on Great Lake Taupo to discover this fascinating cultural landmark.
Prop up a bean bag or snuggle under some blankets and have your camera at the ready to capture some of the most breathtaking views around, taking in the popular Acacia Bay and Rangatira Point en route. If you're game, try your luck at giving the crew a hand hoisting the sails or even taking a turn at the wheel!
You will be in awe upon reaching the Maori Rock Carvings embedded in the towering cliff face looming 14 meters high above. Only viewable from the water, these dramatic works are some of the largest rock art of their kind in the world and will be sure to impress!
To top off the experience, you can cool off as we take a stop for a swimming break - the longest swim stop out of any company on the lake!
Daily Departures And Inclusions:
9.30am: Maori Rock Carving Scenic Cruise at our Early Bird Tour! Light Refreshments can be purchased from the cheapest bar on the lake or you can also bring your own light refreshments for your convenience.
Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)
12.30pm: Maori Rock Carving Scenic Cruise. Light Refreshments can be purchased from the cheapest bar on the lake or you can also bring your own light refreshments for your convenience.
Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)
3.30pm: Maori Rock Carving Scenic Cruise. Light Refreshments can be purchased from the cheapest bar on the lake or you can also bring your own light refreshments for your convenience.
Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)
Is the trip you are looking for not available anymore? Please check availability on our second yacht Kindred Spirit > Book Kindred Spirit
Meeting Point: Berth #25, 65 Redoubt St, Taupo Marina
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Brilliant
debbie-leeh from
Australia
Brilliant
debbie-leeh from
Australia
Brilliant
debbie-leeh from
Australia
Go on! Fearless~
Sonia from
Taiwan
Sunset
Chtistian Bergmann from
Germany
Sunset
Chtistian Bergmann from
Germany
Loved it⭐️
jodyj from
NZ
Excellent cruise
Johanna from
NZ
Vraiment super !
Juliette from
France
Awesome experience aboard!
Lynette from
NZ
Awesome experience aboard!
Lynette from
NZ
Awesome experience aboard!
Lynette from
NZ
Fam day out
brookee2 from
Australia
Lovely morning on the water
Melanie from
NZ
Abenteuer Segltour
Ronja from
Germany
Abenteuer Segltour
Ronja from
Germany
Super moment !
Mathilde from
France
Super moment !
Mathilde from
France
Fantastic experience
Sarah from
NZ
Fantastic experience
Sarah from
NZ
Good for the price!
Miklas from
Germany
Good for the price!
Miklas from
Germany
Super !
Vincent from
France
Super !
Vincent from
France
A very good moment
Priscilla Ramothe from
New Caledonia
A very good moment
Priscilla Ramothe from
New Caledonia
Wonderful
adrianea from
NZ
Fantastic
jop12 from
NZ
Fantastic
jop12 from
NZ
Fantastic
jop12 from
NZ
Sailing fearless
Dhaval Patel from
NZ
Sailing fearless
Dhaval Patel from
NZ
Sailing fearless
Dhaval Patel from
NZ
Us being silly on the fearless
Tarsh from
NZ
Us being silly on the fearless
Tarsh from
NZ
Us being silly on the fearless
Tarsh from
NZ
The Fearless
Audrey & Tom from
France
The Fearless
Audrey & Tom from
France
Amazing experience
Faye from
NZ
Amazing experience
Faye from
NZ
AWESOME
Teresa from
NZ
AWESOME
Teresa from
NZ
AWESOME
Teresa from
NZ
Fabulous!
Sally from
NZ
Ever the Fearless
GREGORY FEARON from
United States
Wonderful experience
Sasa Panic from
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Wonderful experience
Sasa Panic from
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Great experience
akshays2 from
United States
Great experience
akshays2 from
United States
Great experience
akshays2 from
United States
Beautiful trip around the bay
Stuart Wildig from
United Kingdom
Fabulous
Elizabeth Standfield from
Australia
Fabulous
Elizabeth Standfield from
Australia
Fabulous
Elizabeth Standfield from
Australia
She is amazing ?
axeld1 from
NZ
She is amazing ?
axeld1 from
NZ
She is amazing ?
axeld1 from
NZ
Fun day
william from
United States
Fun day
william from
United States
Fun day
william from
United States
Nice outing
Velina from
France
Nice outing
Velina from
France
Nice outing
Velina from
France
Moari carvings trip
tracec from
NZ
Great experience
Bruno from
Chile
Great day
kaylap2 from
NZ
Great day
kaylap2 from
NZ
Maori carvings were awesome
Waynette from
NZ
Fantastic experience
Nicole from
NZ
Sail On
Ariana from
Australia
fabulous carvings
Patricia Knox from
NZ
fabulous carvings
Patricia Knox from
NZ
fabulous carvings
Patricia Knox from
NZ
Fun and relaxing adventure
Hayley Henry from
NZ
Great experience
juliec7 from
NZ
Great experience
juliec7 from
NZ
Sail Away
Nikki Naude from
NZ
Sail Away
Nikki Naude from
NZ
Sail Away
Nikki Naude from
NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Steve Ricketts from United States wrote on 27 March 2020
Sali lake taupo with these guys!
Great trip, very knowledgable and happy to do some semi-serious sailing on the trip back to dock!
bries1 from New Zealand wrote on 16 March 2020
Amazing!
Awesome tour and great guide. Lots of room on the boat. Very comfy with bean bag chairs and blankets provided above deck. Got in close to the carvings and the guide was great at pointing out things that we wouldnt have seen on our own. Would absolutely recommend!
From Sail Fearless - Lake Taupo & Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Hi Brie, thank you so much for you lovely review. We are stoked to hear that you and your family had such a great time. Cheers Dave and Jess
Dylan Turner from United States wrote on 16 March 2020
Very nice time
Cool sailing experience on a nice new boat. Skipper was friendly and encouraged everyone to get to know each other and stopped for a swim in the lake. All of us in the group enjoyed our time on the water and seeing the carvings.
From Sail Fearless - Lake Taupo & Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Kia ora Dylan, awesome to hear you had a great experience on the boat. We love it when our customers get to know each other and have a great time together. It is all about a personalised experience . Cheers Dave and Jess
aravinds from New Zealand wrote on 15 March 2020
Awesome experience
Kudos for boss and Dave ✌️?. It was a wonderful trip through the lake Taupo. Pretty long time to enjoy the lake and the view of Maori rock carving. Unlucky there was no wind for the sail.also thanks for the pissa and beer?. Must try one.
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Judy Hamill from Canada wrote on 01 April 2020
Fantastic!
It was the best. David was a great skipper and host. The pizza was great and refreshments devine. Great sailing day too! The weather Gods were with us. Great value for the money. Thanks again David! I even got to take the helm.