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Rotorua & Taupo Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
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).
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$10.00
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- Adult -$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult -$31.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$11.00
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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jenib1 fromNew Zealand wrote on 14 October 2025
Fantastic cruise
This cruise was fantastic, friendly staff & informative Captain. My son (8yrs old) was given the opportunity to steer the boat which he thoroughly enjoyed & the captain was really fantastic with teaching him.
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Hi Jen, thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad both you and your son had a fantastic time. It’s great to hear he enjoyed steering the boat, our Captain will be thrilled to know he made it special. Have a lovely day!
Alan Winter fromAustralia wrote on 04 October 2025
Fabulous day
What a great way to spend the day. Great skipper and crew. We'll thought out viewing at the carving so everyone could get good photo
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Hi Alan! Thank you for your lovely review. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us as well as our crews company. Thanks again!
Nan Detsri fromNew Zealand wrote on 03 October 2025
Beautiful experience, great visit!
Thank you the team for lovely and beautiful experience as soon as we meet them at shore, we feel really welcomed. It was raining day but nothing stop that at all. Super worth it! Don’t miss this trip please!
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Hi Nan! Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review! We appreciate your kind words and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. Have a wonderful day!
Rochelle Hicken fromNew Zealand wrote on 01 October 2025
Well worth it
The cruise was awesome! Enjoyed by three generations making memories. Staff were great, very friendly and checking on us to make sure everything was okay. Thanks
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thank you for your review, Rochelle! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. Have a lovely day
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davep11 fromNew Zealand wrote on 18 October 2025
Must do
You will not be disappointed by a cruise on the Ernest Kemp. The crew on board were attentive and super friendly. The boat itself is a beautiful vessels. On board they have a small menu of drinks and snacks that were very well priced. When you arrive at the Maori rock carvings you are taken up close so you are able to see the details all while the skipper is explaining the history. This cruise will not disappoint