Midday Tour 1pm Tiua | Maori Rock Carvings

Encounter the best Lake Taupo has to offer and join us for an unforgettable sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings on our luxury catamaran ‘Tiua‘.

Enjoy a midday eco-sailing experience in pure comfort on Lake Taupo. Our experienced and friendly crew will welcome you aboard to relax in the spacious saloon, covered cockpit and deck areas. You are invited to learn about the stunning natural environment and rich cultural history.

Tiua can accommodate up to 35 guests on board in any weather and is surveyed to carry up to 50 guests in total. We have a fully licensed bar aboard with a great selection of wine, beers and spirits.

Boat info

Fountaine Pajot Marquises
Length 53ft (16.m)
Beam:26ft (8m)
Draught 5ft(1.370m)
Max speed under engine: 6 knts
speed under sailing: 6 to 16knts

Please bring

Your camera to capture some of the most breathtaking views around.
Swimsuit and towel, if you want to take a dip in the lake
Sunblock
Warm clothing
Soft shoes

We Provide

Beanbags for outside seating.
Wet weather clothing and blankets are available on all our tours.
Drinks are available on all tours for purchase.

Rates

Adults (Ages 15+): $79

Child (3-14): $69

Infants (2 and under): $0

Prices are in NZD.

Duration

2 - 2.5 Hours approximately

Start

1pm

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Itinerary

Taupo Sailing Adventures, Lake Taupo Cruises, Maori Rock Carvings

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433 reviews

Sharon F

2024/01/09

★★★★★

Highly recommend. Crew were amazing and so friendly. They were highly knowledgeable and answered all my questions It was such a relaxing few hours out on the lake

Manon L

2024/01/06

★★★★★

This is an incredible experience! We were only 6 people on board, and we felt very privileged being there. There were hot drinks and biscuits in the 9.30am trip which were appreciated with the cold weather. The explanations, the experience everything was excellent. Dany and David were the perfect hosts for this experience! We strongly recommend them!

julie k

2024/01/07

★★★★★

We booked to sail on Kindred Spirit, but were upgraded to Tiua, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The catamaran was much more roomy and probably more stable than the yacht. There was also a very spacious & comfortable internal area on the Tiua (including toilets), where you could see fairly well but stay warmer (& drier if the weather was damp). The pizza and drink were a great addition, and we were grateful to be able to get gluten free pizza (Pizza Hut) by requesting them at the time of booking. We enjoyed sitting in beanbags on the front of the catamaran. Dave was a friendly and entertaining host and gave us interesting information as we travelled, without it sounding like a pre-written tour speech.

Alice S.

2024/02/03

★★★★★

It was such a lovely day not only because the weather was amazing! The guys were not only super kind but also made sure we got all out questions answered. We even did some fishing that day! Plus they invited us to stay on the boat even after the tour was over to sail with the next tour. we need more tourist guides like you! Thanks for everything :)

Phil S

2024/01/03

★★★★★

Amazing experience run by a very professional outfit. Despite there being quite a few people on board who not sailors, I never felt unsafe. With drinks and food laid on we had a lovely cruise in slightly choppy waters. It was great fun when we went under sail. Fully recommend

Escape61225278750

2024/01/02

★★★★★

Great fun, a beautiful catamaran and excellent crew. The outward bound trip, into a strong headwind and 1m waves was bouncy and fun. The view of the rock carvings and the return voyage (under sail) were very smooth and relaxing. The opportunity to swim in the lake was great fun ( for those of us brave enough to jump!). Overall an excellent day and good value.