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    Chris Jolly Outdoors

    219 Reviews
    #8 of 28 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Taupo
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    Ferry Road | Taupo Boat Harbour, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
    +64 7-378 0623
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    US$34.28*
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    Maori Rock Carving Cruise from Taupo
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    US$40.98*
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    Maori Cultural Cruise experience
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    This family run business has been operating scenic cruises, private boat charters, Trout fishing tours, guided hiking and hunting excursions on and around Lake Taupo for over 30 years. Offering 4 launches to choose from with outstanding facilities for entertaining, scenic tours and of course Trout fishing. Chris Jolly and his team will ensure you have the tip of a lifetime. Also our new Boat shuttles on the Great Lake Trail - NZ Cycle Trail (Nga Haeranga)we can boat shuttle you from bay to bay.

    About Chris Jolly Outdoors

    This family run business has been operating scenic cruises, private boat charters, Trout fishing tours, guided hiking and hunting excursions on and around Lake Taupo for over 30 years. Offering 4 launches to choose from with outstanding facilities for entertaining, scenic tours and of course Trout fishing. Chris Jolly and his team will ensure you have the tip of a lifetime. Also our new Boat shuttles on the Great Lake Trail - NZ Cycle Trail (Nga Haeranga)we can boat shuttle you from bay to bay.
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    219 reviews
    • Excellent73%
    • Very good19%
    • Average5%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
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    “maori rock carvings” (29 reviews)
    “clay bird shooting” (7 reviews)
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    Ferry Road | Taupo Boat Harbour, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Disappointing Cruise

    Cruise to no where. Well actually it was to the rock carving however we virtually had no commentary and whatever commentary there was on the boat it was very muffled. The seats were not bolted properly in some areas and moved around at bit when...More

    Thank limeclaw
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    The rain didn’t dampen the experience.

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    Thank Q2076FSteresah
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Maori culture

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    Thank Nikki E
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Good cruise

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    Thank guestc461
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great!

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    Thank Matthew61
    Reviewed 18 December 2017
    Perfect Xmas Party

    Thank engines393
    Reviewed 15 December 2017
    Our staff Christmas party

    What a memorable way to thank our team at Christmas time with a well organised evening aboard the Waikare with Paul and his crew! The activities were great, the bar was well used and the food was superb. What more can you say - a...More

    Thank chrisbowman2016
    Reviewed 15 December 2017
    Superb staff Christmas function

    We went out with Chris Jolly Outdoors for our staff Christmas outing, evening cruise with delicious meal.Our group was 21 adults and 5 kids. The staff were very accommodating waiting for a couple who arrived late with minimal fuss. Great service on board. Think this...More

    Thank Celia P
    Reviewed 10 December 2017
    Really great!

    Thank Heather B
    Reviewed 7 December 2017
    Great way to see Lake Taupo

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    Thank shirley327
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    rditrolio
    29 August 2016|
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    Response from chrisjolly | Property representative |
    Hi Bob, apologies for not seeing your question earlier! I agree with all of the above - Spring weather is very changeable here - from tee-shirts to warm jackets. Be assured the boat is warm, dry and comfortable and we look... More
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