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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$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
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- Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
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From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thank you!
anadbafaya from France wrote on 07 March 2024
Sculptures
Très belle balade dans un cadre sublime ! L'observation des sculptures et la démonstration de pêche ont très intéressantes. L'accueil sur le bateau est irréprochable. Enfin, le personnel à bord est fantastique (intéressant, souriant et sympathique)
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
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mafalda from France wrote on 17 January 2024
Maori Scenic vue
Super équipage et promenade intéressante.
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
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Philippe LECONTE from France wrote on 03 March 2023
Super
Je recommande, la sortie et la sympathie
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Merci Philippe!
Caroline Wilding from New Zealand wrote on 28 November 2025
Great trip
Great trip
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