We got a guided tour by canoe to see the carvings. So calm out on the water, so quiet. Great way to go see it and you can burn a few calories while your at it.

The captain new his lake and pointed out places of interest, the provision of self-serve tea/coffee or hot chocolate added to the relaced ambiance. We had quite a calm day for our trip to the Mauri rock carvings and on arrival the captain explained the...More

It was very rough the day we went but the captain warned the passengers and some chose to leave it for a calmer day. Carvings are very interesting and there is some interesting scenery on the way. Good commentary on board. Stay inside if it's...More

My partner and I went for this cruise 1 week ago. The crew were hospitable and made sure that we were all entertained and informed whilst on board. We learned about Maori culture and history. Moreover, one of the crew demonstrated how to catch a...More

Travelled to the carvings by boat from Chris Jolly Outdoor cruises who I highly recommend. Carvings are an incredible, spiritual place. Taupo Lake is a glorious expanse of water, surrounded by so much natural beauty. Do not go to Taupo without making the journey to...More

Lake Taupo is amazing and the facings Re amazingly beautiful. We took a boat cruise out and it’s was stunning would defined do it again

Although these rock carvings are not too historic, they nevertheless are worth viewing from a sail around Lake Taupo. Most of the boat trips leaving from Taupo harbour include a sail past these photogenic rock carvings