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Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Discover the ancient Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō with the trustworthy team at Chris Jolly Outdoors!
Highlights
- 90 Minute cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings with live commentary
- Stylish and spacious vessel with plenty of room for large groups
- Spectacular viewing platforms get you right up next to the scenery
- Live fishing demonstration on-board (1.30pm cruise only)
- Trustworthy team with over 40 years experience
Tick off one of the top things to do in Taupō as you visit some of New Zealand's most extraordinary artworks, the historic Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings!
Attracting visitors from all around the world, the Māori Rock Carvings are truly unique and only accessible by water, towering 14-metres above Lake Taupō.
You'll travel aboard the Cruise Cat, a stylish vessel that has been built for comfort offering warm booths and spacious viewing platforms that get you right up next to the scenery.
Enjoy live commentary and a hot beverage and muffin on board, and keep the kids entertained with colouring, a treasure hunt, or even driving the boat if the skipper allows. The afternoon cruise also includes a trout fishing demonstration where you'll also learn about various fishing options on Lake Taupō.
The friendly team at Chris Jolly Outdoors has over 40 years of experience and place high importance on your safety and wellbeing, so you can expect exceptional service, high attention to hygiene, and an all-round awesome time out on the water!
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- Adult$22.05 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$15.00
- Infant$0.00
- Family$75.00
- Adult$22.05 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$15.00
- Infant$0.00
- Family$75.00
- Adult$22.05 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$15.00
- Infant$0.00
- Family$75.00
- Adult$22.05 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$15.00
- Infant$0.00
- Family$75.00
- Adult$22.05 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$15.00
- Infant$0.00
- Family$75.00
- Adult$22.05 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$15.00
- Infant$0.00
- Family$75.00
- Adult$22.05 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$15.00
- Infant$0.00
- Family$75.00
- Adult$22.05 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$15.00
- Infant$0.00
- Family$75.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Family outing.
diannel2 from NZ
Family outing.
diannel2 from NZ
Family outing.
diannel2 from NZ
Excellent cruise!
ramanathanp from NZ
Lake Taupo, Maori Rock Carvings and a warm Muffin
annettew1 from NZ
Lake Taupo, Maori Rock Carvings and a warm Muffin
annettew1 from NZ
Lake Taupo, Maori Rock Carvings and a warm Muffin
annettew1 from NZ
Fantastic experience
Sonny Sanjeewa from NZ
Simple activity, but beautiful views
lilianf from NZ
Nice way to experience the lake
carhen from NZ
Nice way to experience the lake
carhen from NZ
Nice way to experience the lake
carhen from NZ
A great trip
Deb Martin 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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Thank you for your comments and the photos - see you again!
Marcia from New Zealand wrote on 19 September 2021
A jolly time
Such a good time! My two friends and I went and had the best time. It was definitely a highlight of our visit to Taupo. Warm muffins, nice breeze through your hair, great vibes.
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thank you for your review and for joining us - love to see you here again some time.
Shivani from New Zealand wrote on 08 September 2021
Amazing Tour
Amazing tour and lovely staff ♥️
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Thank you for cruising with us, we loved having you on board and will look forward to seeing you again some day.
Jodi Christie from New Zealand wrote on 26 August 2021
AmaIng!!
AmIng experience, amazing service highly recommended!
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thank you for coming!
Jesse Worthington from New Zealand wrote on 16 August 2021
Awesome
Great experience for a great price and the crew are very friendly
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thanks Jesse, look forward to seeing you again some time.
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Family Price $128 if purchased separately - Discounts shown from this rate
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diannel2 from New Zealand wrote on 20 September 2021
Family outing.
We will be back again. Absolutely gorgeous and very special place. Exceptional crew. Even at covid level 2 this is a worthwhile experience.