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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. Set sail on a timeless journey to see the Māori Rock Carvings aboard a beautiful classical sailing boat!
Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo and choose the most environmentally friendly way to travel. Set sail on a timeless journey to see the Māori Rock Carvings aboard a beautiful classical sailing boat!
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of real sailing aboard a classic yacht powered by the wind
- Glide quietly across Lake Taupō and connect with nature sustainably
- Sail with a friendly local crew who share stories, knowledge, and true Kiwi hospitality
- Enjoy the lake’s crystal waters with the longest swim break of any operator
- Small groups, cozy comforts, and relaxed vibes make it feel like sailing with friends
- Enjoy a complimentary drink
Escape the hectic life and enjoy your sailing experience on our classical sailing yacht Fearless for timeless charm and authentic sailing.
Explore 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.
Powered by the wind, this eco-friendly experience lets you explore nature in its purest form - quiet, clean, and unforgettable. And when the wind picks up and the yacht heels gracefully into the breeze, guests feel that exhilarating surge of adrenaline - a moment of pure connection as they face fearless, the raw power of the water.
Relax on the large deck space, listen to our experienced skippers and learn about the history of the lake. Give the crew a hand hoisting the sails and take a turn on the wheel or just snuggle under some blankets with a drink in your hand.
Take a dip and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the largest freshwater lake in Australasia (weather dependent).
Itinerary
- Set Sail Across Lake Taupō: Step aboard our eco-friendly yacht and let the wind guide you across the stunning, crystal-clear waters of New Zealand’s largest lake. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of sailing.
- Discover the Māori Rock Carvings: Marvel at the breathtaking 14-metre carvings of Ngātoroirangi—an awe-inspiring piece of contemporary Māori art, only accessible by water.
- Hear Stories of the Lake: Our knowledgeable skipper will share captivating legends and history of Lake Taupō, adding cultural depth to your journey.
- Swim in a Volcanic Crater: If you're feeling brave, take a refreshing dip in the pristine waters of this ancient volcanic caldera—an unforgettable way to connect with nature. (Weather dependent)
- Join the Sailing Fun: Feeling adventurous? Try your hand at hoisting the sails or take the wheel for a true sailing experience under the crew’s guidance.
- Relax & Unwind: Cozy up with a drink, enjoy great music, and soak up the views. It’s the perfect way to unwind.
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- Adult$24.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$39.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$45.00 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$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$59.00 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$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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
- Sunset Adult$64.00
- Sunset Child + Infant$65.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Informative cruise
Scott Chapman-Wallis from
United Kingdom
Informative cruise
Scott Chapman-Wallis from
United Kingdom
Informative cruise
Scott Chapman-Wallis from
United Kingdom
Magnifique
sandrine WOLF from
France
Sunset cruise
lanam10 from
NZ
Excellent Sailing
janithl from
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Excellent Sailing
janithl from
NZ
Taupō sunset cruise
helenf15 from
Australia
Taupō sunset cruise
helenf15 from
Australia
Taupō sunset cruise
helenf15 from
Australia
Great Experience, Perfect Weather!”
inge.wa from
NZ
Great Experience, Perfect Weather!”
inge.wa from
NZ
Great Experience, Perfect Weather!”
inge.wa from
NZ
Must do!
selinas2 from
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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
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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
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great experience
aylap3 from
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great experience
aylap3 from
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Kindred spirit
Taura Narelle from
NZ
Superb sunset cruise!
Hope McLay from
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Superb sunset cruise!
Hope McLay from
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Awesome
Natalie Meinecke from
Germany
Great Sailing Experience
jacklynico from
NZ
Amy
Amy Isaksen from
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Amy
Amy Isaksen from
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Amy
Amy Isaksen from
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Amazing
vijayp2 from
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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
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Kindered Spirits
Anja Porthouse from
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Kindred spirit
renatac1 from
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Kindred spirit
renatac1 from
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Excellent Trip
lisan26 from
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Excellent Trip
lisan26 from
United Kingdom
Kindred Spirit sailing
woisin from
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Kindred Spirit sailing
woisin from
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Kindred Spirit sailing
woisin from
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Amazing!
anges from
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Amazing!
anges from
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Hervorragende Tour
mondy63 from
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Hervorragende Tour
mondy63 from
Germany
Hervorragende Tour
mondy63 from
Germany
Picture perfect sunset
LollyG from
NZ
Kindred Spirit
rosemaryd1 from
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Kindred Spirit
rosemaryd1 from
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Nice easygoing cruise!
lunarisiglione from
Netherlands
Nice easygoing cruise!
lunarisiglione from
Netherlands
Nice easygoing cruise!
lunarisiglione from
Netherlands
Super cool
cheriez1 from
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Super cool
cheriez1 from
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So much better under sail
Jo James from
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So much better under sail
Jo James from
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Kindred Spirit
aaronr10 from
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Kindred Spirit
aaronr10 from
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Kindred Spirit
aaronr10 from
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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
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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
NZ
Family trip
clairew15 from
NZ
Beautiful experience
Ornella Proni from
NZ
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
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Such a beautiful trip
Shannon from
NZ
Testament to the Tourism Industry
TH Crown from
NZ
Testament to the Tourism Industry
TH Crown from
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Testament to the Tourism Industry
TH Crown from
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Absolutely beautiful
joshk6 from
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Absolutely Amazing
Tania from
NZ
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
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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
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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.
From Sail Fearless - Classical Sailing to the Māori 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!
Scott Chapman-Wallis from United Kingdom wrote on 18 January 2026
Informative cruise
We ended up on the bigger catamaran as the smaller vessel needed something sorting. A great cruise, very comfortable, knowledgeable crew, and nice refreshments (including hot chocolate - I'd taken some along as normally it just tea and coffee) When we got there the crew explained Al about the art and how it was created, before we anchored nearby for a swim. (fun to be able to jump in from the top of the coach roof).
From Sail Fearless - Classical Sailing to the Māori Rock Carvings, Lake Taupo
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sandrine WOLF from France wrote on 12 January 2026
Magnifique
Magnifique, avec un coucher de soleil extraordinaire. Les accompagnateurs étaient top.