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Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
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Taupō, New Zealand
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Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
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Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking? We know, there’s a lot to keep track of. Be sure to check local guidelines so you’re aware of all travel requirements before you go.
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
Carved in the 1970s by one of Aotearoa’s master Māori carvers, the Mine Bay rock carvings are a striking Taupō attraction. They’re also impossible to access on foot, so hop on board a charming replica steamboat and take a scenic cruise out to the carvings instead. Learn all about the history and the myths behind the carvings from your steamboat crew, and along the way enjoy pristine views of Lake Taupō and beyond, including the nearby volcanoes Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe.
- If the weather’s fine, summer cruisers can even take the chance to swim in Mine Bay
- Free coffee, tea and snacks on board – and hot chocolates for the little ones
- Upload your photos to Facebook instantly with free WiFi on board
- Easy to find departure point near the Taupō visitor center
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What's Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Departure & Return
Ernest Kemp Cruises , Berth 2/65 Redoubt Street, Taupō 3351, New Zealand
This activity will end right where it started.Please go to the black Booking Office, 65 Redoubt St Taupo Marina to pick up your boarding pass. The Booking Office is by the coffee caravan at the Marina.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Well behaved dogs welcome.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 travelers
- OPERATED BY ERNEST KEMP SCENIC CRUISES
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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 face masks and attendee health during Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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The carvings were...
Gracie_K
, Oct 2021
Awesome experience
Helen_F
, May 2021
Fabulous experience. We enjoyed every minute. Even the wet weather didn't spoil it. Highly recommend.
Definitely a must
Donna_F
, Apr 2021
We had a lovely trip . The crew were friendly and helpful. A taupo local for 12 years and never been out on the boat. 5 stars
Londoners in Taupo
njdrakeirons
, Feb 2020
Maori Carving by cute boat
Kyla_A
, Jan 2020
The carvings
Angela_M
, Jan 2020
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
Michele_F
, Dec 2019
That was a very entertaining and wonderful scenic cruise. Very informative, the whole experience was great. Loved the carvings and the whole atmosphere was great. Great crew very helpful and kind. Thank you for a very enjoyable afternoon.
Lovely Sedate Trip
Linda_L
, Dec 2019
This was such a lovely trip. the boat is a mock steam boat so looks authentic but without the steam! There was a good amount of commentary about different areas of the lake.
What was really well organised was that each tour company staggered the time that they got to the rock carvings so that you were the only boat there at that time taking photographs so you didn't feel crowded or rushed.
Response from Host , Dec 2019
Lake cruise
alisontatlock07
, Nov 2019
This was a lovely lake ride. We were able to to get great pictures of the Maori rock carvings. Friendly, helpful crew on board.😊
Cruising Lake Taupo
Helen P
, Oct 2019
Had a lovely leisurely cruise around the shores of Lake Taupo - we were lucky as the weather was perfect and it was interesting to see the town from another perspective. Information given on board was interesting and not intrusive.
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