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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!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$14.00
- Infant$7.00
- Family$97.30
- Adult$59.00
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$41.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
- Adult$26.55 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$20.00
- Infant$10.00
- Family$158.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
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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!
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Lovely coments - thank you for joining us!
tonia2 from New Zealand wrote on 13 May 2026
Must book this experience
This is my first time visiting the Māori carvings. It would be nice if small printed kōrero was available to read and take as I was very interested in listening to the speaker but couldn’t hear properly being outside the boat and the surrounding passengers talking. That’s just a personal request as I return home and would love to take the kōrero back with me. Other than that the staff are super lovely, plenty of space to relax and move around - top and bottom deck. Bar available, and complimentary baking. Thank you for this experience, I really enjoyed it and wish I visited sooner. It was also a good deal through book me :)
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thank you for the feedback and will take your suggestion to management. If you would like us to send you some information - please email [email protected] Thanks again for joining us!
James Wheeler from Australia wrote on 01 May 2026
Review
Comfort viewing but touristy
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thank you James.
Kizzi Metcalfe from New Zealand wrote on 30 April 2026
Great morning
Beautiful morning spent exploring the carvings. The team was very knowledgeable about its history and ensured everyone got photos and views.
From Scenic Māori Rock Carving Cruise - Chris Jolly Outdoors
Thank you for the 5 stars and love your photo!
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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.