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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
Hi Joanne! Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We’re glad you enjoyed the cruise with Ernest and appreciated the friendly, knowledgeable team. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Wishing you an amazing day!
rola6667 from New Zealand wrote on 22 June 2025
Lake Taupo Maori Carving Visit
Fantastic trip. Skipper and host were awesome. Highly recommend.
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Hi there! Thank you for the fantastic review. We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the trip, we’ll be sure to let the skipper and crew know your kind words. Wishing you a wonderful day!
emz109 from New Zealand wrote on 22 June 2025
Interesting unique experience
Great cruise, really interesting and we were able to get an amazing close view of the carvings. The captain provided excellent commentary and the stewardess was lovely. Dress warm if it’s a cold day
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Hi Emz! Thanks so much for your lovely review. We’re glad you enjoyed the close-up views and the captain’s commentary. We will pass on your kind words to the team. Hope you have an amazing day!
michaelf3 from New Zealand wrote on 21 June 2025
Absolutely amazing experience
The boat ride is so much fun and you can choose to sit inside and relax while drinking tea, coffee and biscuits or go out front and enjoy the sun and waves. Staff are so friendly. Great value and I would recommend to friends
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Hi Michael! Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so happy to hear you had an amazing time and enjoyed the choice of relaxing inside or soaking up the sun. The team will love your kind words. Wishing you a wonderful day!
Debbie from New Zealand wrote on 16 June 2025
Earnest Kemp
Was a great way to see and hear some history of Lake Taupo, was a lovely afternoon out on the lake, really worth it!
From Ernest Kemp - Lake Taupo and Maori Rock Carvings Cruise
Hi Debbie, Thanks for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed your afternoon on the lake. We appreciate your kind words!
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Joanne Faulkner from New Zealand wrote on 25 June 2025
A great afternoon.
Ernest Kemp cruise was great. The guys running it are friendly and knowledgeable. The scenery of Lake Taupo is amazing with great photo opportunities.