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Step aboard and join us for a cruise on Kakariki!
Step aboard and join us for a cruise on Kakariki!
Highlights
- Choose daytime fun or a stunning Lake Taupo sunset cruise
- Hop aboard Taupo’s premier all weather cruise and charter boat
- Spacious 12 metre vessel cruising at 4 to 18 knots with up to 24 passengers
- Enjoy swimming and fishing on every trip when time allows
- Licensed and BYO with galley and onboard toilet
Step aboard Kakariki for a relaxed Lake Taupo cruise to the iconic Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings.
Get up close to the 14 metre high carving of Ngatororangi, only accessible by boat, and enjoy stunning photo opportunities on crystal clear water.
Designed for comfort and fun, Kakariki features multiple seating areas including a cosy cabin, outdoor cockpit, flybridge, and open bow.
Experienced skippers share the cultural and historical stories of the carvings, while onboard facilities include a bathroom, changing area, galley, and complimentary tea and coffee.
Swimming stops are encouraged during summer with easy access to the lake.
Departures:
9:00AM: Day Cruise - 2-hour cruise includes a free cup of tea or coffee and a Sail Barbary Postcard.
11:30AM: Day Cruise - 2-hour cruise includes a free cup of tea or coffee and a Sail Barbary Postcard.
2:00PM: Day Cruise - 2-hour cruise includes a free cup of tea or coffee and a Sail Barbary Postcard.
5:00PM: Evening Cruise -(summer only) 2.5-hour evening cruise includes a glass of Wine/Beer or Soft Drink and a Sail Barbary Postcard.
7:30PM: Sunset Cruise -(summer only) 2.5-hour evening cruise includes a glass of Wine/Beer or Soft Drink and a Sail Barbary Postcard.
Authenticated Reviews
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Sara Foster from New Zealand wrote on 04 January 2022
Sara
Incredible experience. Our skipper was friendly and welcoming with lots of local knowledge. Highly recommend.
From Kakariki - Cruising to the Maori Rock Carvings
Thank you Sara, It was good to meet you.
oliviam13 from New Zealand wrote on 04 January 2022
Great Sunset Swim
I went on the summer 7.30pm sunset cruise and it was stunning. It’s a 2 hour trip which includes a glass of wine or beer and you get to swim half way through in the most idyllic spot on the lake when the sun sets. Possibly the most lovely swim you can ever have. Or you can stay on the boat and watch the sunset with drinks. You can also BYO drinks and food and hook your tunes up to the sound system if you want. It’s easy going and the commentary is great. A fab way to spend the evening.
From Kakariki - Cruising to the Maori Rock Carvings
Olivia Glad you had a great time . Kakariki is a great boat with lots of room.
malcolmc3 from New Zealand wrote on 13 August 2021
Check with boat company before you make a booking
They asked as to re book for the following day only to get let down right at the last minute which was disappointing then was told an excuse of they were busy on the phone to a client in the u.k so only could rate them 1 star as we never got to go on the cruise so can only comment on the way things went down as we had to travel from turangi which is 44 min away could have given us a heads up earlier in the morning so we could of made other plans.
Belinda Chalk from New Zealand wrote on 08 August 2021
Excellent time.
Excellent time. Was a very rough trip but felt safe on board.
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Naomi from New Zealand wrote on 25 April 2022
5 Stars!
We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. The lake was rough but Pete did a great job at keeping everyone safe and entertained. Highly recommend