Ernest Kemp Cruise: Scenic Voyage to Maori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo
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602 Ratings
Taupō
Embark on an unforgettable scenic voyage to the mesmerizing Maori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo with Ernest Kemp Cruises. Enjoy live commentary, photo opportunities, and complimentary drinks and snacks onboard.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maori Rock Carvings - Sit back and relax cruising picturesque Lake Taupo to visit the famous Maori Rock Carvings with Ernest Kemp Cruises. Enjoy complimentary hot beverages, Free Wifi. Cruises between 90 -120 mins. Great photo opportunities. Comfortable seating inside and out. Live commentary of the lake and history of the local area.
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee provided
Additional Information

For over three decades, Ernest Kemp Cruises has been offering delightful voyages on Lake Taupo. Our specialty lies in daily tours to the Maori Rock Carvings. As you relish the area’s history and our one-of-a-kind, replica steamboat, our amiable captain and staff provide live narrations along with a vivid brochure explaining the carvings’ significance. Plenty of excellent photography spots are available with both indoor and outdoor seating and views. During the summer, don’t forget to carry a towel; the captain might decide to allot some time for a dip in the pristine lake.

Enjoy free tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and wifi during the cruise.

During the summer, we have four daily cruises ranging from 90 to 120 minutes. Our renowned 5 pm Cocktail Cruise comes with complimentary glasses of wine or beer and pizza, included in the ticket price. Sit back, unwind, and savor a remarkable journey aboard Ernest Kemp Cruises.

  • Well behaved dogs welcome.
Location
Lake Taupo Cruises
Redoubt Street
Please go to the black Booking Office, 65 Redoubt St Taupo Marina to pick up your boarding pass. The boat is in berth 2, just by the Booking Office. The Booking Office is by the coffee caravan at the Marina.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(602 Ratings)
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Dennishk4504iv
Jun 21, 2024
Lovely afternoon on the lake. - Lovely afternoon on the water in a classic boat. Good music in between descriptions of areas passing and facts about the lake. Bar was well priced at $7 beer, RTD, or wine. Tea and coffee no charge. The carvings were amazing to see close up. Captain went past several times so everyone got the opportunity to take photos. Set up for the young ones with colouring project provided and the opportunity to steer the boat, huge smiles from the children on our trip.
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Kiniviliame_t
Jun 18, 2024
Lake Cruising - Watching & listening to the skipper. Seeing the children at the wheelhouse with the skipper. Awesome weather a bit of both. Good collection of songs playing in the background.
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Susanl247
May 22, 2024
Lovely evening cruise on Lake Taupo - The two hour evening cruise on Lake Taupo and the Maori Carvings was amazing. The boat was lovely and the crew knowledgeable. We had a lovely time. Thank you.
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P2517pvannaw
May 21, 2024
Great cruise, friendly staff and awesome views - We did the 2 hour Maori rock art lake cruise on the recommendation of our hotelier. The staff were friendly and welcoming with complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits on board. During the cruise we had an informative commentary, and the views were just wonderful. There was plenty of time to take pics at the site of the rock art itself. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would highly recommend it.
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Paigeey12
May 19, 2024
A great experience! - Lovely staff, with a friendly/cosy atmosphere on board, with ample opportunity to admire the carvings and get photos - thank you!
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Soniamy8993bx
May 10, 2024
Taupo tripping - We chose to go on the Ernest Kemp for an authentic experience with the older vessel. Very informative and great hosts. Highly recommended.
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Janice_w
May 10, 2024
Great tour - Great scenic trip Refreshments on board Friendly crew Awesome carvings Carm boat trip Toilet on board
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Hung_y
Jun 16, 2024
Rock carving in the rain - We rock carving is interesting, unfortunately it was raining day, otherwise it would be much better!
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Hagarbareli
May 14, 2024
Nice and easy cruise - Very nice and easy cruise at the lake. Really good and kind stuff. The main attraction is not that exciting but we definitely enjoyed the way
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Unclevee
May 7, 2024
Not a very ideal for kids - Not an ideal place for children to visit, and also I felt the tour had very little thing to explore with just the carving you see in the picture.
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