Experience our Maori Rock Carvings Cruise, sit back and relax with a wine, beer or non-alcoholic drink.

Duration

2 hours

About

This 2 hour cruise visits the Maori Rock Carvings, Acacia Bay. Enjoy a scenic cruise in any weather conditions, with a fun, informative commentary of the history of the Maori Rock Carvings and the surrounding lake area.

With comfortable seating both inside and out, bathroom facilities and a licensed bar, we’ll ensure your cruise on the Ernest Kemp is warm and comfortable. Our cruises are family & dog friendly, well behaved dogs are always welcomed on board!

Don’t forget to have a look at the beautiful art piece on board by master carver, Matahi Whakataka Brightwell.

Includes

• Live informative commentary
• Colour brochure of history & meaning of Maori Rock Carvings
• Wine, Beer and non alcoholic drinks can be purchased on board.
• Complimentary tea, coffee, and cookies
• Comfortable seating both inside and out
• Free WiFi
• Children visit the skipper and receive a Wheel Certificate
• Swimming if conditions allow (bring a towel)

Cruise Details: Towering 14m above the waters of Lake Taupo, the Maori Rock Carvings have become one of the biggest tourist attractions in the North Island of New Zealand.

Taking 4 years to sculpt, the spectacular carving was completed in 1980 and has been visited by hundreds of thousands of people since. The lead carver, Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell, led a team of 4 artists, who, wearing nothing but safety goggles and speedos, carved out the rock alcove at Mine Bay to create the carvings.

2 smaller figures of Celtic design, which depict the south wind and a mermaid, have also been carved at the base of the rock face to represent the cultural diversity of New Zealand.