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Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors

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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!

Adult $65.00 (17 years and older)
Child $25.00 (4 - 16 years)
Infant $10.00 (0 - 3 years)
Family $149.00 (Price $158 if purchased separately - Discounts shown from this rate)
Senior 65yrs+ $59.00

What's included

  • Hot beverage and muffin (not available on 5.00 pm cruises)
  • Live commentary
  • Live fishing demonstration (1pm cruise only)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Departure Location: Taupō Harbour
  • Berth 4, Taupō Boat Harbour, Redoubt Street, Taupō 3330

Notes

  • Child Age 4 - 16 years inclusive. Family Pass is for 2 Adults + 2 Children or 2 Infants.

  • Pram and wheelchair access - please enquire with the operator prior to booking.

Available Bookings from 19 Sep to 2 Oct 2026

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  • Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$45.50
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
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  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
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  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
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  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
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  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

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  • Adult$65.00
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$45.50
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$65.00
  • Child$17.50
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$149.00
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

  • Adult$29.25 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$11.25
  • Infant$4.50
  • Family$97.30
  • Senior 65yrs+$59.00

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thechangelin from New Zealand wrote on 22 January 2026

Good but less than expected

A fun trip but less than expected. I assumed there would be multiple spots with large carvings how ever there is just the one spot with the carvings as pictured in the advertising. I still had fun and I think it is a worth while trip at the discount price if you are free but it was not what I expected. The fishing demo/information on trout fishing and tour on lake taupo was wonderful and there were snacks which definitely padded out the experience and I think should be featured more prominently in the marketing.

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Thank you for your comments, I will pass them on to the marketing team.

ginan from New Zealand wrote on 26 September 2025

Great family outing in Taupo

We went on the 10.30am sailing and found it a gorgeous morning on the water with the kids whilst on our family holiday. It was interesting to learn a bit more about Lake Taupo and the see the Maori carvings. Also nice to have a cup of coffee/ hot chocolate and yummy blueberry muffins on the cruise!

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Lovely coments - thank you for joining us!

craign from New Zealand wrote on 14 September 2026

Must do !

Seriously if you only do one thing in Taupo this is it ! . The Maori rock carvings are a must see and the afternoon 1pm cruise includes a fishing demonstration which is very fun to see and learn about trout fishing. Fresh air , yummy muffin...a wee taste of trout and friendly crew with great commentary. Awesome experience!.

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Wonderful comments - thank you so much!

jojofee from New Zealand wrote on 12 September 2026

GREAT DAY

Went with daughter and granddaughter. Great day out well worth it.

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Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear that you and your family had a great day out with us. Thank you for joining us!

annes1 from New Zealand wrote on 09 September 2026

Magical day on the lake

A great day out for all ages. Great crew, great coffee and muffin! Commentary was entertaining and factual..

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