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Rotorua & Taupo Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
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! Bring a towel as there may be an opportunity for a swim *at skippers discretion.
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).
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
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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 Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thank you for your kind words, Fauziah! We're so glad you enjoyed the trip and our skipper's commentary. Have a wonderful day!
Leah Hussey from United Kingdom wrote on 28 May 2025
Lots of fun!!
Brilliant trip across the lake to see the Māori carvings in the rocks - we got very up close too! Good and funny commentary throughout, with snacks and drinks available to purchase onboard alongside the complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. Overall 10/10 and would do again - excellent value for money!!
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thanks so much for the great review, Leah! We're glad you had a fun trip, enjoyed the close-up view of the carvings, and liked the mix of commentary and onboard treats. Your 10/10 rating and feedback on the value mean a lot to us!
John Belworthy from New Zealand wrote on 27 May 2025
Maori Rock Carvings Ernest Kemp
Great leisurely cruise and commentary around lake to the maori rock carvings with up close viewing
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thanks, John! We're glad you enjoyed the relaxing cruise and close-up view of the carvings. Appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!
Dominique Rogers from New Zealand wrote on 19 May 2025
Ernest Kemp boat trip, Moari rock carvings
Loved this boat trip!! Highly recommend!!
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thanks for the great review and recommendation, Dominique! So glad you loved the trip—hope to see you onboard again soon!
Sarah Stokes from New Zealand wrote on 19 May 2025
Ernest Kemp
Awesome way to spend the day. I work with youth with disabilities, and they were all allowed to come up and steer the ship, toot the horn and even got certificates - the staff were so kind to our group! Lovely tea and coffee on board, gorgeous views, great way to spend a Saturday.
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Thanks so much, Sarah! We’re thrilled your group had such a special time onboard. It was a pleasure having you all, and we’re so glad everyone enjoyed the experience (and the tea!). Hope to see you again soon!
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Fauziah Zakariah from Malaysia wrote on 04 June 2025
Good run of the boat
It was a good trip around Lake Taupo. The skipper did his part in explaining different parts of the bay. Maori carvings on the other side was great to look at. It was a cold day but hot beverages were provided.