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Kakariki - Cruising to the Maori Rock Carvings

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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

  • Taupo’s premiere all weather cruise or charter boat
  • 24 passengers, 12 metres long cruising 4-18knots
  • Swimming and fishing on every trip when time allows
  • Licensed and BYO, galley and toilet
  • Bowrider, flybridge, transom, cabin and duck board

Our comfortable boat will take you out to view the 14-metre high Maori Rock Carvings which are only accessible by water.

Kakariki will take you right up close for the perfect photo of Ngatororangi carved into the rock face.

As we cruise out to the carvings on crystal clear water you will be able to view the spectacular scenery from four comfortable seating areas. Either inside the cabin, outside in the cockpit, or climb upstairs to our flybridge. You can even have a Titanic moment out on our bowrider.

Our experienced skippers will talk to you about the historical, spiritual and cultural significance of the area.

Onboard we have all the essential facilities. A bathroom and an area for changing and a galley kitchen.

We provide free tea and coffee and are licensed to sell alcoholic drinks. R18

In summer we stop for a swim and our duckboard makes it easy for getting in and out of the water.

Adult - DAY $40.00
Child - DAY $18.00 (Aged 0-15 years)
Adult - EVENING $42.00
Child - EVENING $20.00 (Aged 0-15 years)
Family $116.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children. 10:30am and 2pm departures only.)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Meeting Point: We are located at Berth 9 &10
  • Redoubt St
  • Taupo Boat Harbour. You can access the Boat Harbour from Ferry Road (off Lake Terrace) or Redoubt Street. Free parking and public toilets are available at the Boat harbour.

Legal Drinking Age Enforced

  • To consume Alcohol you must be over the legal drinking age. You may be asked to produce Government Issued ID to prove your age.

Notes

  • ***Important Information***When purchasing a child's ticket please include the ages of all children in the notes section.

    Proof of age may be requested upon check-in at the skipper's discretion.

    We reserve the right to transfer passengers to an alternative boat should weather conditions or other circumstances require it.

    This will not alter the tour route or inclusions - only the boat will change.

    Cancellations by the customer with less than 24hours notice will not be refunded.Tickets are non-transferable - please check your departure time and date are correct before proceeding to check out. All departures are subject to demand, minimum numbers, lake and weather conditions.

    Departures:

    10.30am, 2.00pm Departures: Your 2-hour cruise includes a free cup of tea or coffee and a Sail Barbary Postcard.

    5.00pm and 7.00pm Departure: (summer only) Your 2.5-hour evening cruise includes a glass of Wine/Beer or Soft Drink and a Sail Barbary Postcard. You can even BYO (Bring Your Own) prepared Food & Beverages (R18 for alcohol).

    *Please Note:There must be 1 Adult ticket purchased for every 2 Child tickets for safety reasons.

  • Children Age 15 years and under (including infants).

    Family Pass:2 Adults + 2 Children. 10:30am and 2pm departures only. $116 if tickets are sold separately - discounts are shown from this price.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Great Sunset Swim
Great Sunset Swim
oliviam13 from NZ
Great Sunset Swim
Great Sunset Swim
oliviam13 from NZ
Awesome trip
Awesome trip
amritjots from NZ
Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience
bethr3 from NZ
Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience
bethr3 from NZ
Trip to the Maori rock carving
Trip to the Maori rock carving
skiwi from NZ
Trip to the Maori rock carving
Trip to the Maori rock carving
skiwi from NZ
Love the cruise and overall experience
Love the cruise and overall experience
Duraimani Ganapathy from NZ
Love the cruise and overall experience
Love the cruise and overall experience
Duraimani Ganapathy from NZ
Love the cruise and overall experience
Love the cruise and overall experience
Duraimani Ganapathy from NZ
Great Experience
Great Experience
Jhoana Tumbaga from NZ
Amazing experience
Amazing experience
Isabel Navarro from NZ
Beautiful day out
Beautiful day out
Samantha from NZ
Beautiful day out
Beautiful day out
Samantha from NZ
Beautiful day out
Beautiful day out
Samantha from NZ
Amazing time!
Amazing time!
Samantha Wiringi from NZ
Not happy with MY experience
Not happy with MY experience
Larissa Schottler from Germany
Not happy with MY experience
Not happy with MY experience
Larissa Schottler from Germany
Awesome Experience
Awesome Experience
Renee from NZ
Awesome Experience
Awesome Experience
Renee from NZ
Awesome Experience
Awesome Experience
Renee from NZ
Kakariki cruise
Kakariki cruise
Moana from NZ
Best experience!
Best experience!
Chonnie from NZ
Great morning out with the child
Great morning out with the child
Zane from NZ
Great morning out with the child
Great morning out with the child
Zane from NZ
Best Cruise Ever!! Just do it!!
Best Cruise Ever!! Just do it!!
Veronika from Australia
Best Cruise Ever!! Just do it!!
Best Cruise Ever!! Just do it!!
Veronika from Australia
Best Cruise Ever!! Just do it!!
Best Cruise Ever!! Just do it!!
Veronika from Australia
Amazing
Amazing
lauraw3 from Australia
Amazing
Amazing
lauraw3 from Australia
Our day out on Lake Taupo
Our day out on Lake Taupo
Whiti Timutimu from NZ
Kakariki Boat Tours
Our day out on Lake Taupo
Whiti Timutimu from NZ
Kakariki Boat Tours
Our day out on Lake Taupo
Whiti Timutimu from NZ
Wonderful experience
Wonderful experience
lynnt1 from NZ
Wonderful experience
Wonderful experience
lynnt1 from NZ
Wonderful experience
Wonderful experience
lynnt1 from NZ
Experience was worthy
Experience was worthy
Toby Zeller from Australia
Experience was worthy
Experience was worthy
Toby Zeller from Australia
Awesome crew!
Awesome crew!
gina-mareem from NZ
Awesome crew!
Awesome crew!
gina-mareem from NZ

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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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

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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.

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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.

Great Sunset Swim Great Sunset Swim

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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.

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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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