Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo and choose the most environmentally friendly way to travel – with a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings.
Escape the hectic life and join us on our classical sailing boat Kindred Spirit for a true sailing experience.
Come on board and experience the beauty of a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most extraordinary contemporary carvings in the world. Only view-able from the water, the likeness of Ngātoroirangi towers 14-meters above Lake Taupō, surrounded by over 40 smaller carvings.
Escape from hectic life for a while and enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake’s remarkable coastline as you discover the bays and hidden bush. Listen to our experienced skippers and learn about Taupo's history and culture. Give the crew a hand hoisting the sails and take a turn on the wheel or just snuggle under some blankets and enjoy the wide selection of drinks.
Kindred Spirit sails under full sails as much as possible or gently meanders, when it is truly calm, by a quite inboard diesel engine.
Take a dip and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the largest freshwater lake in Australasia. We offer the longest swim stop out of any company on the lake (weather dependent)!
There is a bathroom and changing room facilities on board.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
A fantastic experience on the sailing yacht. The crew were excellent and very informative and looked after us very well. I would highly recommend this particular cruise on the lake as everything was superb.
Excellent experience - definitely recommend. Crew were friendly and put everyone at ease. Interesting commentary - we were the only Kiwis on board and learned quite a few things,! We were also blessed with a perfect day. Well organized , definitely recommend 😊
Super matinée de navigation sur le lac taupo. Une façon différente de découvrir la ville et ses environs. Le capitaine est top. Il y a des couvertures si il fait froid et un stop est prévu si les gens veulent se baigner.
Although we set sail on a gloomy misty morning, our guides made everyone relaxed and comfortable with warm blankets and warm beverages! Upon arrival to the carvings, our guides were very informative on its history and details. Had a great time with them and would recommend taking the tour with friends!
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Ruane Kendrick from New Zealand wrote on 17 June 2021
Awesome experience
Really great skipper, very friendly and experienced, it was a bit choppy the day we went out but it was still an amazing thing to see along with the splendid sailing experience.