Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors

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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!

Adult $59.00 (17 years and older)
Child $20.00 (4 - 16 years)
Infant $10.00 (0 - 3 years)
Family $158.00 (Price $158 if purchased separately - Discounts shown from this rate)

What's included

  • Hot beverage and muffin (not available on 5.00 pm cruises)
  • Live commentary
  • Live fishing demonstration (1pm cruise only)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Departure Location: Taupō Harbour
  • Berth 4, Taupō Boat Harbour, Redoubt Street, Taupō 3330

Notes

  • Child Age 4 - 16 years inclusive. Family Pass is for 2 Adults + 2 Children or 2 Infants.

  • Pram and wheelchair access - please enquire with the operator prior to booking.

Available Bookings from6 Dec to 19 Dec 2025

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  • Infant$7.00
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  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$7.00
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  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$7.00
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  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$59.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$10.00
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  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$10.00
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  • Adult$59.00
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  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$10.00
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  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$10.00
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  • Adult$41.30
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$97.30

  • Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$14.00
  • Infant$7.00
  • Family$97.30

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  • Adult$59.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$59.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$59.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$59.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$59.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
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  • Adult$59.00
  • Child$20.00
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  • Adult$59.00
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  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$59.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$59.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00

  • Adult$59.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Infant$10.00
  • Family$158.00
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Ashleigh Tahu from New Zealand wrote on 05 December 2025

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First time. Me & my family really enjoyed the experience & will be bringing our extended whanau to experience it too. 10/10

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Thank you Ashleigh, we'll be very happy to see you and the whanau back here at anytime!

Terina Herbert from New Zealand wrote on 01 December 2025

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10/10 recommend this trip with your family.

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Dylan Tseng from Taiwan wrote on 01 December 2025

Wonderful trip

It’s absolutely worth it to take the boat and see the Māori rock carvings for only 26 dollars.

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Dylan Tseng from Taiwan wrote on 01 December 2025

Wonderful trip

It’s absolutely worth it to take the boat and see the Māori rock carvings for only 26 dollars.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Adult 17 years and older

Child 4 - 16 years

Infant 0 - 3 years

Family Price $158 if purchased separately - Discounts shown from this rate

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