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Discover the ancient Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō with the trustworthy team at 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!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$97.30
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
- Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.25
- Infant$4.50
- Family$158.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyAmazing staff and crew who are friendly and knowledgeable (45 people said this).
- emergencyBeautiful scenery and great views of the Māori rock carvings (40 people said this).
- emergencyDelicious freshly baked muffins and complimentary hot drinks (35 people said this).
- emergencyFun and engaging experience for families, with activities for kids (30 people said this).
- emergencyGreat value for money, making it a must-do in Taupo (25 people said this).
- emergencySmooth and relaxing cruise, even in less-than-ideal weather (20 people said this).
- star_shineBring a jacket for cooler weather.
Plan to take lots of photos at the carvings.
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From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thank you for your lovely review, Nikul. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cruise and that you appreciated both the skipper's commentary and the crew's insights into the Maori Rock Carvings. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Cheryl Jensen from Australia wrote on 17 June 2026
Rock Carvings
A great experience with wonderful experienced staff would highly recommend
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thank you for the recommendation Cheryl!
paulp15 from New Zealand wrote on 16 June 2026
Impressive
A truly impressive piece of work. Taking The CAT was the perfect choice and turned the travel into an enjoyable part of the trip.
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thank you for the feedback, we appreciate it!
BINDU DUGGAL from New Zealand wrote on 16 June 2026
Amazing
It was our family trip, it was great, staff was welcoming and friendly Loved it
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thank you - love the photos!
zenna from New Zealand wrote on 14 June 2026
Loved it.
We loved it. Was an interesting tour. My children loved everything about it, they got a muffin, there was tea/coffee part of the package or could buy drinks. They got coloring pictures to do. The even done some fishing off the back of the boat. We would definitely recommend to other people. Thank you's 😊
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Hi Zenna, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you and your children enjoyed the cruise and all the activities on board. It is wonderful to know that the fishing, colouring, and treats were such a hit.
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Nikul Lodhiya from New Zealand wrote on 19 June 2026
Amazing little cruise
The skipper's commentary was very witty, and we loved the explanations given by the crew about the carvings. Overall, a great experience.