Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

Highlights

  • Yacht is emissions-free, making it an ecological choice

  • Year-round activity offers relaxation and adventure

  • Refreshments, live commentary, and swimming included

Summary

Yacht is emissions-free, making it an ecological choice

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Swimming is encouraged during this ecologically sustainable sailing trip on Lake Taupo. The Maori Rock Carvings are your destination while you relax aboard a noiseless and emissions-free electric yacht. You’ll learn about the impressive rock art on the cliffs of Mine Bay from live commentary on this Qualmark Gold–rated tour.

What’s included?

  • Local guide providing commentary on the lake, the carvings and the volcanoes

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax) included

  • All cruises include a complimentary beverage and a Sail Barbary postcard

  • Evening cruises include a glass of wine/beer/soft drink

  • Swimming is encouraged

  • Private transportation

  • Entry/Admission - Maori Rock Carvings

  • Additional food and drinks

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

We keep up to date with the government's recommendations to businesses regarding Covid 19. Our region is currently in NZ's Covid Level 1. It is not compulsory to wear masks on our boats.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Sail Barbary - Eco Sailing Taupo

About operator:

Our electric yacht is 100% sustainable, emissions and noise free, making it climate safe, and Lake Taupo’s best sailing experience. We have been sailing to the iconic Maori Rock Carvings since 1982! This all-year-round activity offers relaxation, fun and adventure on the water, the Kiwi way. Get right up close to this culturally significant 46 foot (14m) high rock art. Excellent, amusing and current commentary on lake, the volcanics and the carvings. Free refreshments including tea, coffee, hot chocolate and mulled wine (winter only). We are licenced but you are welcome or bring your own. Swimming is encouraged. Sail Barbary is the only boat in Taupo rated 'Qualmark Gold' by Tourism NZ under the 'sustainable business' category.

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