Meeting Point: Cruise Cat, Berth 4, 64 Redoubt Street/Ferry RoadDrop-off: Berth 4, Taupo Boat Harbour, 65 Redoubt Street/Ferry Road

Adult: 18 years +Senior: 65 years +Children: 4-16 yearsInfant: 0-3 years

Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carvings Boat Evening Cruise 5:00 PM

North Island

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North Island

Start: Taupo Boat Harbour

Location: Taupō

Duration: 1.5 hrs

5pm Lake Taupō Cruise to the Māori Rock Carvings

Wind down your day with a relaxed Māori Rock Carvings evening cruise on Lake Taupō, departing at 5pm during the summer season. Cruise across the lake to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay, with live commentary, Kiwi music and a scenic golden-hour atmosphere.

Enjoy views of secluded bays, volcanic landscapes and the distant peaks of Tongariro National Park as the evening light settles over the water. With indoor and outdoor seating, a licensed bar and space to relax on deck, this is an easy way to end a day in Taupō.

Group of friends smiling in front of the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings

Side view of Chris Jolly’s Cruise Cat gliding across Lake Taupō

Group of tourists posing in front of the Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō

Detailed view of the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō

Cruise guests taking photos of the Ngātoroirangi carvings on Lake Taupō

Hands holding phone to snap photo of the Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō

Chris Jolly Outdoors' Cruise Cat viewing the Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō

Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings at sunset on Lake Taupō

Hand holding a cold beer with Lake Taupō in the background

Sunset over Lake Taupō with a silhouetted boat in the distance

Tour Highlights

Visit the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings
Golden-hour lake and mountain views
Live commentary from the local crew
Kiwi music and relaxed summer atmosphere
Licensed bar and snacks available to purchase
Spacious catamaran with indoor and outdoor seating

Meeting Point: Cruise Cat, Berth 4, 64 Redoubt Street/Ferry Road
Drop-off: Berth 4, Taupo Boat Harbour, 65 Redoubt Street/Ferry Road

Adult: 18 years +
Senior: 65 years +
Children: 4-16 years
Infant: 0-3 years

More than 30 days before travel: Full Refund**
48 hours to 30 days before: 10% cancellation fee applies**
Within 48 hours before/no show: No refund

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