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Ernest Kemp Cruises

335 Reviews

#9 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Taupo

Outdoor Activities, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours

65 Redoubt Street, Taupo 3330, New Zealand

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4.5 335 reviews

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Very good28%
Average5%
Poor2%
Terrible1%

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“cocktail cruise”(21 reviews)

“maori rock carvings”(45 reviews)

“biscuits”(20 reviews)

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65 Redoubt Street, Taupo 3330, New Zealand

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BrettnDenise

Wangi Wangi, Australia

4723

Reviewed 2 days ago

A comfortable slow cruise in the heart of adventure country

The Kemp is much younger than she looks and gives a great scenic tour of the beautiful Lake Taupo. The Maori rock carvings are interesting, but getting out on the water for a couple of hours is even better.

Date of experience: November 2018

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NZAdventurerNZ

Auckland Central, New Zealand

Reviewed 24 October 2018

Lovely Cruise, but no cocktails?

My partner and I took the 5pm cocktail cruise out to the Māori rock carvings; it was a beautiful trip with lovely crew. The only downfall was that it's advertised as a cocktail cruise but doesn't serve cocktails! You get complimentary beer and wine, but...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Hoffy001

Napier, New Zealand

5914

Reviewed 21 October 2018 via mobile

Great trip

This is a great trip out to the Rock carvings, nice boat small but plenty of seats, great views of lake Taupo, was a bit concerning seeing the captain on his phone allot,

Date of experience: October 2018

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justjans

Traralgon, Australia

1064420

Reviewed 15 October 2018

Relaxing

Taking the slow boat to the Maori carvings was relaxing on a beautiful day like we had today. Be aware-there is no marine life as such so you just need to just kick back and enjoy the trip itself.

Date of experience: October 2018

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olliemumby

London, United Kingdom

45499

Reviewed 13 October 2018 via mobile

Great cruise on the lake

My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our morning cruise on the lake, and the Maori Rock Carvings are particularly nice to see. Staff were excellent, as was the hot chocolate on board!

Date of experience: May 2018

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AudreyTasker

Mindarie, Australia

6219

Reviewed 6 October 2018

Great day out on the water! Lovely little boat and nice crew - good trip!

Iconic little boat... we just rocked up and got tickets! Leisurely cruise - well worth it, had great weather for this trip.

Date of experience: October 2018

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bbluxetravel

Brisbane, Australia

14224

Reviewed 3 October 2018 via mobile

Was a great morning

Great cruise out to the rock carvings! A must do in Lake Taupo. Beautiful day and there is coffee and tea and biscuits on board

Date of experience: September 2018

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New_South_Woodies

Sydney, Australia

26149

Reviewed 30 September 2018

A Wonderful Experience

We took the Sunday morning cruise at 10:30 and had a very enjoyable two hours around the lake. It included the Maori Rock carvings and some interesting information about the lake and how it came into being. Well worth the price paid and the time.

Date of experience: September 2018

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627kima

347

Reviewed 6 September 2018

Lovely afternoon trip

This was the first day of our trip that was a bit cold and it was somehow suitable to rug up and enjoy the trip on the steamer. (To be fair, it wasn't that cold, just cool enough to add to the atmosphere.) The staff...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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RuurdvanElburg

Hilversum, The Netherlands

30164

Reviewed 14 August 2018

Wonderful boat trip on a nostalgic boat on lake Taupo

This company has steamboats that take you on to the Maori carvings at the lakeside and around the lake. Laid back atmosphere with friendly personnel and nice explaining of the carvings as well as what else you can see from the lake! Not always easy...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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TasmanianRed

We are travelling with our little boy and would like to know if the boat has a toilet facility please?

21 April 2016|

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Yes it does, and you can help yourself to free hot drinks and biscuits. Very safe when travelling with young children.

CazRiyadh

Did anyone try to email Ernest Kemp before making a reservation. I have sent two emails to the email address on their website over the past 3 weeks and no reply. This concerns me over making an advanced booking.

11 November 2015|

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Hi, sorry but we rang the staff of Ernest Kemp when we arrived in Taupo. They were wonderful and extremely helpful. It is definitely a must do when in Taupo. Enjoy!