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Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise

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Join us for a relaxing cruise along the magnificent Lake Taupo aboard The Ernest Kemp, a beautiful vintage replica steamboat!

Join us for a relaxing cruise along the magnificent Lake Taupo aboard The Ernest Kemp, a beautiful vintage replica steamboat!

Highlights

  • Experience an amazing two hour cruise along the spectacular Lake Taupo!
  • Enjoy your cruise in a beautiful vintage replica steam boat
  • Visit the famous Maori Rock Carvings
  • Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and cookies!

Lake Taupo, one of the largest freshwater volcanic craters in the world, is home to the famous Maori Rock Carvings.

Only accessible by boat, we will get you the closest to these incredible 10 metre high carvings which tower high over New Zealand’s largest lake. Learn about the spiritual and cultural significance of the area from your skippers interesting and informative commentary.

With comfortable seating both inside and out, bathroom facilities and a licensed bar, we’ll ensure your cruise on the Ernest Kemp will be warm and comfortable. Your skipper even welcomes you to join him in the wheelhouse and take a turn at the wheel!

The Ernest Kemp cruise is an enjoyable outing and a great way to see the Maori Rock Carvings and to get out onto Lake Taupo.

Cruise Duration:

10:30am, 2pm, 5pm and 7pm = 2 hour (approx).

9:00am, 12:30pm, 4:30pm = 1.5 hour (approx).

Adult $50.00 (10:30am, 2pm, 5pm & 7pm Departures)
Adult - $45.00 (9am, 12:30pm, 4:30pm departures )
Child $15.00 (5-15 yrs old)
Infant $10.00 (Under 5 years)
Infant - 5pm $10.00 (Under 5 years)

What's included

  • Informative commentary
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and cookies
  • 2 hour cruise on 10:30am, 2pm, 5pm and 7pm departures
  • 1.5 hour cruise on 9:00am, 12:30pm, 4:30pm

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Berth #2
  • Taupo Marina
  • Redoubt Street.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Important: Cancellations made within 24 hours will receive no refund. Tickets are non-transferable and are unable to be rescheduled. Please ensure you book the correct departure time.

    Upon arrival: Please report to the black boat harbour booking office at Berth #2, Taupo Marina, Redoubt Street., minimum 15 mins before your cruise is scheduled to depart, to collect your boarding pass.

Available Bookings from 17 Dec to 30 Dec 2024

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Adriane Besse from France wrote on 06 March 2021

Une belle excursion sur le lac Taupo

L'expérience s'est très bien déroulée. Dans le respect des mesures de distanciation liées au Covid-19. L'équipage était très sympa, accessible et souriant.

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Thank you for joining us in these uncertain times Adriane, your support means a lot to a small business like us. It is our pleasure to have had you both onboard :)

katiaa from France wrote on 30 November 2019

Belle balade

Belle petite balade de 2h sur le lac taupo. Parfait quand on n'a pas le temps de visiter la ville et marcher au bord du lac. La maori rock carving est vraiment très belle elle vaut le détour, surtout lorsque le temps est ensoleillé. Thé et café à bord. Personnel cool, WC propres. Petit bateau tout mignon. On nous a donné une carte postale. Parfait on recommande

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From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise

Hi Katia, Thank you for the great review, we appreciate it very much. Our team do their best to keep our vessel in top condition for our guests, I am glad you found it to be up to a high standard! The rock carvings are incredible, we are lucky to be able to showcase such a brilliant work of art on a daily basis :) Thank you

haythemg from France wrote on 23 November 2019

Génial

A faire !! Magnifique promenade sur le lac !!et les maori rocks sont vraiment splendide à voir !!

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From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise

It was our pleasure to have you join us for a cruise! We have been very fortunate with the weather, I am sure you have taken away some great photos of this experience. Thank you very much!

Melissa Hakem from France wrote on 16 January 2019

Belle croisière

Meilleur rapport qualité-prix déniché pour la croisière d'1h30 de 12H30 à $35 (no deal). Le bateau s'approche effectivement très près de Maori Rock Carving, et tourne autour afin que personne ne soit lésé par rapport à la place qu'il occupe. Café, thé, chocolat et petits gâteaux disponibles à bord.

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From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise

Hi Melissa, Thank you for your review. We hope to see you on board again soon. Kind regards, Timothy Burke General Manager

Soizic Jacquemart from France wrote on 15 January 2019

À ne pas rater

Il ne faut absolument pas rater cette croisière. Le bateau s'approche tellement de la sculpture qu'on croirait que l'on va la toucher. Impossible avec les plus gros bateaux qui font également la croisière. Le personnel est très gentil et il y a du thé, café et chocolat offert. Bref, foncez !

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From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise

Hi Soizic, Thank you for the fantastic review. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Timothy Burke General Manager

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