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Join us for a relaxing cruise along the magnificent Lake Taupo aboard The Ernest Kemp, a beautiful vintage replica steamboat!
Highlights
- Experience an amazing two hour cruise along the spectacular Lake Taupo!
- Enjoy your cruise in a beautiful vintage replica steam boat
- Visit the famous Maori Rock Carvings
- Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and cookies!
Lake Taupo, one of the largest freshwater volcanic craters in the world, is home to the famous Maori Rock Carvings.
Only accessible by boat, we will get you the closest to these incredible 10 metre high carvings which tower high over New Zealand’s largest lake. Learn about the spiritual and cultural significance of the area from your skippers interesting and informative commentary.
With comfortable seating both inside and out, bathroom facilities and a licensed bar, we’ll ensure your cruise on the Ernest Kemp will be warm and comfortable. Your skipper even welcomes you to join him in the wheelhouse and take a turn at the wheel! Bring a towel as there may be an opportunity for a swim *at skippers discretion.
The Ernest Kemp cruise is an enjoyable outing and a great way to see the Maori Rock Carvings and to get out onto Lake Taupo.
Cruise Duration:
10:30am, 2pm, 5pm and 7pm = 2 hour (approx).
9:00am, 12:30pm, 4:30pm = 1.5 hour (approx).
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From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thank you, Sarona for sharing this lovely feedback! It’s wonderful to hear your family had such a memorable experience, even braving the cold to make the most of it. Have a wonderful day!
Agnes Banyai fromNew Zealand wrote on 30 September 2025
Great experience
We had an amazing time on the Ernest Kemp, would recommend it to everyone!
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thank you, Agnes! We're so glad you had a wonderful time aboard with us and truly appreciate your recommendation. Have a fantastic day!
Cheryl fromNew Zealand wrote on 29 September 2025
Highly recommend
Great cruise very unique highly recommend
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thank you, Cheryl! We're so pleased you enjoyed the cruise and truly value your recommendation. Have a great day!
Elisiva FIHAKI fromNew Zealand wrote on 28 September 2025
Amazing Experience
My kids and I enjoyed our little experience.
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thank you, Elisiva! We're so glad you and your kids had a great time it's always special to create those shared moments. Have a lovely day!
Kristina Kolpashnikova fromNew Zealand wrote on 28 September 2025
Such a lovely cruise
We had a wonderful time cruising on Taupo. Learned some new information about Taupo. Apart from the rock another highlight of the trip was for my 5-year-old to be at the wheel!
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thank you, Kristina! It’s great to hear the cruise was both fun and informative, and how special for your little one to take the wheel that’s a memory to treasure. Have a beautiful day!
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Sarona Rameka fromNew Zealand wrote on 30 September 2025
Family trip
My parents, aunty and uncle did this trip with my grandad and were very impressed with the sail and service. Although a cold day they really enjoyed it and half still managed to stay outside despite the freezing weather. They were particularly excited by being able to steer. Great value for money.