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Rotorua & Taupo Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!
Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo and choose the most environmentally friendly way to travel – with a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings.
Escape the hectic life and join us on our classical sailing boat Kindred Spirit for a true sailing experience.
Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo and choose the most environmentally friendly way to travel – with a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings.
Escape the hectic life and join us on our classical sailing boat Kindred Spirit for a true sailing experience.
Highlights
- Enjoy a true sustainable sailing experience, family owned and operated!
- Classical sailing boat with superior comfort, with a large deck space
- Experience a day on the water with this 2.5 hour cruise
- Jump in the water and have a swim - the longest swim stop of any other company!
- Enjoy a free drinks - or purchase light refreshments on-board
Come on board and experience the beauty of a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most extraordinary contemporary carvings in the world. Only view-able from the water, the likeness of Ngātoroirangi towers 14-meters above Lake Taupō, surrounded by over 40 smaller carvings.
Escape from hectic life for a while and enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake’s remarkable coastline as you discover the bays and hidden bush. Listen to our experienced skippers and learn about Taupo's history and culture. Give the crew a hand hoisting the sails and take a turn on the wheel or just snuggle under some blankets and enjoy the wide selection of drinks.
Kindred Spirit sails under full sails as much as possible or gently meanders, when it is truly calm, by a quite inboard diesel engine.
Take a dip and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the largest freshwater lake in Australasia. We offer the longest swim stop out of any company on the lake (weather dependent)!
There is a bathroom and changing room facilities on board.
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- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
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- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$59.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$59.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Must do!
selinas2 from
NZ
Must do!
selinas2 from
NZ
Must do!
selinas2 from
NZ
A lovely way to spend a morning
donnab28 from
Australia
Greg corfield
Greg corfield from
Australia
Wonderful experience
paulh1 from
South Korea
Wonderful experience
paulh1 from
South Korea
Wonderful experience
paulh1 from
South Korea
This is a must experience
Denny from
NZ
This is a must experience
Denny from
NZ
This is a must experience
Denny from
NZ
Amazing experience
natashakb from
NZ
Amazing experience
natashakb from
NZ
Amazing experience
natashakb from
NZ
Great couple of hours spent with Nathan and Sam
Keith Evans from
United Kingdom
Great couple of hours spent with Nathan and Sam
Keith Evans from
United Kingdom
Great couple of hours spent with Nathan and Sam
Keith Evans from
United Kingdom
Paradise
manuelj from
NZ
great experience
aylap3 from
NZ
great experience
aylap3 from
NZ
great experience
aylap3 from
NZ
Kindred spirit
Taura Narelle from
NZ
Superb sunset cruise!
Hope McLay from
NZ
Superb sunset cruise!
Hope McLay from
NZ
Awesome
Natalie Meinecke from
Germany
Great Sailing Experience
jacklynico from
NZ
Amy
Amy Isaksen from
NZ
Amy
Amy Isaksen from
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Amy
Amy Isaksen from
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Amazing
vijayp2 from
NZ
Such a trilling experience!
krissie from
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Such a trilling experience!
krissie from
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Such a trilling experience!
krissie from
NZ
Kindered Spirits
Anja Porthouse from
NZ
Kindred spirit
renatac1 from
NZ
Kindred spirit
renatac1 from
NZ
Excellent Trip
lisan26 from
United Kingdom
Excellent Trip
lisan26 from
United Kingdom
Kindred Spirit sailing
woisin from
NZ
Kindred Spirit sailing
woisin from
NZ
Kindred Spirit sailing
woisin from
NZ
Amazing!
anges from
NZ
Amazing!
anges from
NZ
Hervorragende Tour
mondy63 from
Germany
Hervorragende Tour
mondy63 from
Germany
Hervorragende Tour
mondy63 from
Germany
Picture perfect sunset
LollyG from
NZ
Kindred Spirit
rosemaryd1 from
NZ
Kindred Spirit
rosemaryd1 from
NZ
Nice easygoing cruise!
lunarisiglione from
Netherlands
Nice easygoing cruise!
lunarisiglione from
Netherlands
Nice easygoing cruise!
lunarisiglione from
Netherlands
Super cool
cheriez1 from
NZ
Super cool
cheriez1 from
NZ
So much better under sail
Jo James from
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So much better under sail
Jo James from
NZ
Kindred Spirit
aaronr10 from
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Kindred Spirit
aaronr10 from
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Kindred Spirit
aaronr10 from
NZ
Breath of fresh air
Airini Tipuna from
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Breath of fresh air
Airini Tipuna from
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Amazing experience
Tayla J from
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Amazing experience
Tayla J from
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Amazing experience
Tayla J from
NZ
Fantastic
anmarie from
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Fantastic
anmarie from
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Awesome
Siobhanna from
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Awesome
Siobhanna from
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Awesome
Siobhanna from
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Family trip
clairew15 from
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Family trip
clairew15 from
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Family trip
clairew15 from
NZ
Beautiful experience
Ornella Proni from
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Beautiful experience
Ornella Proni from
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Beautiful experience
Ornella Proni from
NZ
A must to in Taupo
terea from
NZ
A must to in Taupo
terea from
NZ
A must to in Taupo
terea from
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A Must Do!
aashy from
NZ
A Must Do!
aashy from
NZ
A most fabulous trip!
Paige Shaw from
NZ
A most fabulous trip!
Paige Shaw from
NZ
A most fabulous trip!
Paige Shaw from
NZ
Cannot recommend enough!
Marsha from
NZ
Absolute beautiful day on the Kindred Spirit.
stayzr from
NZ
Such a beautiful trip
Shannon from
NZ
Testament to the Tourism Industry
TH Crown from
NZ
Testament to the Tourism Industry
TH Crown from
NZ
Testament to the Tourism Industry
TH Crown from
NZ
Absolutely beautiful
joshk6 from
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Absolutely Amazing
Tania from
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Absolutely Amazing
Tania from
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Absolutely Amazing
Tania from
NZ
Amazing experience!!
Emma from
NZ
Amazing experience!!
Emma from
NZ
Best cruise on the lake!
Mackenzie Broadfield from
NZ
Best cruise on the lake!
Mackenzie Broadfield from
NZ
Best cruise on the lake!
Mackenzie Broadfield from
NZ
Kindred Spirit - Lake Taupo.
Nancy Taane from
NZ
Kindred Spirit - Lake Taupo.
Nancy Taane from
NZ
Super good experience!
lianaparker from
NZ
Super good experience!
lianaparker from
NZ
Super good experience!
lianaparker from
NZ
Exceptional experience
humayra from
NZ
Exceptional experience
humayra from
NZ
Exceptional experience
humayra from
NZ
Kindred spirit
joanneg6 from
NZ
Kindred spirit
joanneg6 from
NZ
Magical Sunset sail
carolinez from
NZ
A brilliant trip on Lake Taupo
Tracey from
NZ
Unique, memorable and breathtaking views.
Carina Ruiz from
NZ
Unique, memorable and breathtaking views.
Carina Ruiz from
NZ
Unique, memorable and breathtaking views.
Carina Ruiz from
NZ
Best yacht trip i have ever done so far!!
Hasitha Palihenage Don from
NZ
Best yacht trip i have ever done so far!!
Hasitha Palihenage Don from
NZ
Perfect morning on the lake
Collette from
NZ
Perfect morning on the lake
Collette from
NZ
Magnificent Views & Special Service
Paul Bourke from
NZ
Magnificent Views & Special Service
Paul Bourke from
NZ
Magnificent Views & Special Service
Paul Bourke from
NZ
Absolutely Fabulous
Patricia Flood from
NZ
Absolutely Fabulous
Patricia Flood from
NZ
Absolutely Fabulous
Patricia Flood from
NZ
The best way to spend an afternoon in Taupo.
raewyns from
NZ
Amazing experience
Ebony Wood from
NZ
Super Service
Maria Götting from
Germany
Best experience of my NZ holiday
Kerryn from
Australia
Best experience of my NZ holiday
Kerryn from
Australia
Best experience of my NZ holiday
Kerryn from
Australia
Chill and beautiful :)
Flora from
Netherlands
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Kindred Spirit - Sail to the Maori Rock Carvings, Lake Taupo
It's the best way to travel. Thank you for embracing the less than perfect weather conditions. Taupo Sailing adventures
severine from France wrote on 17 February 2025
Super !!!
On a passé un super moment sur le lac à bord du voilier ! Découverte des carvings rock, du couche de soleil avec pizza, boissons et couvertures... génial !!!
Manon Larminet from France wrote on 24 July 2024
Une superbe expérience
Nous avons réservé le créneau de 9h30, et nous n’avons pas été déçue. L’expérience de naviguer sur un catamaran sur le lake Taupo est géniale ! En plus, Dany et David sont plus que sympathiques et vous ferons passer un moment inoubliable!
diegop4 from Brazil wrote on 04 October 2025
Very welcoming and informative tour
Super friendly staff. Comfortable boat. Good amount of information about the lake and carvings. Free hot beverages Totally recommend.
From Kindred Spirit - Sail to the Maori Rock Carvings, Lake Taupo
Thankyou for leaving such a nice review. We're glad we made trip special and managed to share our information on the lake and the carvings with you. Kind regards Taupo Sailing Adventures.
manpreetk3 from New Zealand wrote on 27 September 2025
Māori Rock carving
The experience with Kindred sailing to the Māori rock carvings in Taupō was truly great. The sailing boat was smooth, comfortable, and offered stunning views of the lake. Gliding across the water under sail made the journey peaceful and memorable. The crew was welcoming, and seeing the carvings up close by boat added a special touch to an already unforgettable trip
From Kindred Spirit - Sail to the Maori Rock Carvings, Lake Taupo
It's certainly the best way to travel in our opinion. Thank you for your kind review and sharing your experience. Kind regards Taupo Sailing Adventures
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Julien Perotin from France wrote on 19 April 2025
Incroyable
Il faisait gris, pluvieux et je ne pensais pas cette aventure serait sympathique et bien j'ai eu 100% tord. Le capitaine et son équipage rendent le voyage intéressant, interactif et vraiment chouette. En plus la sensation de glisse sous le vent dans un catamaran de luxe était génial.