Ernest Kemp Cruise: Scenic Voyage to Maori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo

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: 24 hours
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….

Location
Ernest Kemp Cruises
Redoubt Street
Please go directly to the Boat, the boat is in Berth 2 at the Taupo Marina Redoubt Street. Please report to the boat 15 mins prior to departure. Your booking will be in the manifest and you will be met by a crew member.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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36jol
Jun 15, 2025
Excellent experience on lake taupo - Excellent experience on a traditional boat on lake taupo Complimentary tea and coffee was welcome surprise Lovely crew and a suprise chance to take the wheel under supervision...harder than it looks Glad i went on this traditional boat rather than a more modern one
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Daytrip31883
Jun 14, 2025
Very enjoyable trip - A very enjoyable boat trip across the lake. Knowledgeable commentary. We got so close to the carvings, it was brilliant. Spent a good amount of time there. Facilities on board were great. A nice way to spend a couple of hours. Thanks to Simon and Sophia.
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Pilar187514
May 27, 2025
Amazing Trip. Absolutely recommended. - Amazing trip. Nothing bad to say. The crew was very kind and friendly. The explanations about the carvings were accurate and clear. The captain is incredible, and the boat deserve the trip itself. I recommend it at all.
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Mnshyer27
May 25, 2025
Lowkey and lovely - Lovely ride with knowledgeable crew! Very lowkey, enjoyed chatting with Owen about the lake and they had great recommendations around Taupō.
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J1159kmmattheww
May 18, 2025
Awesome experience! - Awesome afternoon out - Skipper and crew were very friendly and knowledgable about the lake and the carvings. Great for families - Highly recommend to all!
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Xs949
May 5, 2025
Fab - Had a really lovely trip. Lucky with the weather. The captain was fantastic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and interesting.
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I5790gcmattk
May 4, 2025
Well presented boat and staff, Very enjoyable seeing things you wouldnt usually see. - Absolutely recommend it, friendly and informative skipper and staff. Really enjoyed it and its a must do when in Taupo.
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Pattiemitch
May 4, 2025
Great little tour of Lake Taupō - Great little trip out to see the rock carvings. Friendly informative staff and the captain made sure everyone had the chance to photograph the carvings
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Julie_o
Jun 8, 2025
Taupo boat trip to see the Maori carvings - A very pleasant boat ride on Lake Taupo to see the Maori Rock carvings - with a hot cup of tea and biscuits. Commentary was a bit hard to hear unfortunately.
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Manuel
May 25, 2025
Well, nice but no snack they promise - It was nice the tour, and everything very calm, without hurry. But in the ad they offered cookies or a small snack and when we went to order it they told us that it was just some trips, sorry no one told us
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).