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Tiua - Sail in luxury to the Māori Rock Carvings, Lake Taupo

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Welcome to Taupo Sailing Adventures, where luxury meets adventure in the heart of New Zealand's North Island. Combine an eco friendly sailing experience with the comfort of an all-weather boat.

Welcome to Taupo Sailing Adventures, where luxury meets adventure in the heart of New Zealand's North Island.
Combine an eco friendly sailing experience with the comfort of an all-weather boat.

Highlights

  • Treat yourself with a luxury cruise on this 53ft sailing catamaran
  • Stay comfortable in any weather with a spacious saloon and covered cockpit
  • Get close to the Māori Rock Carvings and snap some incredible photos
  • Relax while gliding over crystal-clear waters on an eco-friendly sailing trip
  • Enjoy the wide selection of drinks on a fully licenced bar on board

Step aboard Tiua, our 53ft sailing catamaran, for a truly unforgettable adventure. With its spacious saloon, cozy bar, covered cockpit, and large deck, Tiua offers the perfect blend of eco-friendly sailing and all-weather comfort.

Join our experienced skippers as they share stories about Taupo’s rich history and culture. Marvel at the breathtaking Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most impressive contemporary artworks in the world. If you're feeling adventurous, help the crew hoist the sails or take a turn at the wheel. Or, if you prefer to relax, snuggle under a blanket and enjoy a drink from our fully licensed bar.

Weather permitting, you can even take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Taupo. Our expert crew will ensure your safety and comfort, so all you need to do is soak in the beauty of your surroundings.

This is an experience you won’t want to miss!

Adult $79.00
Child $69.00 (3-14)

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Blankets
  • Beanbag chairs

Location

  • 60 Redoubt Street
  • Taupō 3330
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please contact the operator if you have any questions (all contact information will be provided on your booking confirmation email). Sailing trips are subject to minimum numbers, lake and weather conditions. Please let us know in advance if you have medical issues. The skipper has the last call on check in to decide if the trip is suitable regarding medical issues due to health and safety. People failing to show up for check-in will not be refunded. In some situations, with advance notice and with payment of a potential transfer fee , we might be able to transfer you to another trip. In the event of quickly changing bad weather and lake conditions, it may not be possible to view the Maori Rock Carvings, this decision is made at the discretion of the skipper for the health and safety of all on board the vessel..

  • Child Age is 3 - 14 years inclusive. Infants 0 - 2 years..

Available Bookings from 23 Jan to 5 Feb 2025

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  • Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$45.00

  • Adult$79.00
  • Child$69.00

  • Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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leanneb22 from New Zealand wrote on 23 January 2025

Sailing

I have been a fisherman's daughter and spent a lot of time on the water out at sea. First time on a sailing boat and would highly recommend it, an amazing experience with great staff

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tine from New Zealand wrote on 23 January 2025

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Great experience, just limited number of people. My kid enjoyed it so much especially the swimming part. The crew is do kind and approachable. Highly recommended. ☺️

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shabinak from New Zealand wrote on 22 January 2025

Amazing sail

Beautiful boat and cruise to the carving on Lake Taupo. Was great fun to sit at the front of the boat and experience getting a little but wet in the windy sections. The staff give great pieces of info about lake Taupo. Highly recommend!

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lisab6 from New Zealand wrote on 21 January 2025

The highlight of our trip

This was utterly amazing. We were very fortunate to have great weather, but what made this the best is the crew. x2 crew who were amazing at their job, friendly and interactive with all. Great knowledge around the Maori carvings, and then we got to have a massive swim in the lake. It was such a relaxing trip, with bean bags outside, and music playing, dozing in the sun. We were also provided with complimentary hot drinks. I can not rate this trip highly enough, it was fantastic.

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Connerly Church from Australia wrote on 20 January 2025

Must do !

Really enjoyed this and would definitely do again, one thing is just be sure you can swim as swimming in fresh water is a lot harder than swimming in sea water. Very relaxing and well worth it ! Definitely want to do again when I head back through taupo.

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