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Lake Taupo - Maori Rock Carvings Package (Mountain Biking & Kayaking)
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Lake Taupo - Maori Rock Carvings Package (Mountain Biking & Kayaking)
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Guides required to regularly wash hands
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(888) 651-9785
8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Explore the northeastern end of Lake Taupo by both land and water with a combo bike and kayak tour from Taupo. You'll start by biking from Acacia Bay to Kinloch along the W2K section of the Great Lake Trail on a 2- to 2.5-hour ride. Then enjoy lunch before hopping in a kayak to paddle from Whakaipo Bay to the Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay.
- Admire the outdoor sights of Lake Taupo on an active day tour
- Refuel with lunch between activities
- Enjoy the services of a guide
- Mountain bike, helmet, and kayaking gear provided
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What's Included
Guide / Full instruction
Top quality kayaking equipment
Mountain bike and helmet
Gourmet lunch and refreshments
Transport to and from tracks – from our base
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport to starting Point: On request only (if you don't have your own car) Call to arrange.
Gear List: Please refer to our Gear list tab on our website for what to wear and bring.
Departure & Return
Taupo Kayaking Adventures , 2/876 Acacia Bay Road, Acacia Bay, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
This activity will end right where it started.9:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Min age is 10 unless they have prior mountain biking experience.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- OPERATED BY Taupo Kayaking Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Lake Taupo - Maori Rock Carvings Package (Mountain Biking & Kayaking)?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Lake Taupo - Maori Rock Carvings Package (Mountain Biking & Kayaking)?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Lake Taupo - Maori Rock Carvings Package (Mountain Biking & Kayaking)?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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WARNING! Only for serious Mountain...
KarenK
, Dec 2017
WARNING! Only for serious Mountain Bikers! When I signed up for this trip with my daughter, the title of this new tour did not include the word Mountain bike.The description makes it seem as if any tourist would enjoy a day on the trail With a mountain bike, but doesn't explain the difficulty. As we began the journey, we discovered that we were heading up EXTREME hills. We had to walk them up most. What goes up, must come down, and that was even more difficult! The path is very bumpy, very narrow with sharp S-curves and sharp drop-offs over the edge. I was scared for my life! My daughter enjoyed the adrenaline rush, but she is an athlete.I fell multiple times, got the wind knocked out of me, and ended up with scrapes and bruises all over. I am pretty athletic and in very good shape, but this is not a trip for those who have never or rarely ever mountain-biked.Or for moms who are trying to have a memorable day with their daughter! I gave up towards the last 2 kilometers and walked the bike back down. On a positive note, I survived and the rest of the day was nice. Lunch was delicious and there was plenty to go around. Kayaking on Lake Taupo was great. We each sat in the front of the kayak with a guide in the back. Four hours of kayaking was exhausting, but the views and seeing the Maori carvings were worth it. We had a nice picnic stop to finish up what we didn't eat at lunch time. Our guides, Ryan, Andy and Jake were lots of fun and very talkative. I think they felt bad for me with all the falls, but I take partial blame for not researching the bike trails beforehand. They took lots of photos of our trip, but I never did receive them. If possible, there should be an option to duck-out of the biking trails if it becomes too much, or have alternate bike trails for the beginner / intermediate skill level participants. This should be done for safety reasons too.
I'm giving this tour a 4-Star, because even though I had a tough time, it would be a blast for those who have the experience to handle the trip.
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