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Cruise Kakariki to the Maori Rock Carvings
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Cruise Kakariki to the Maori Rock Carvings
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- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
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(888) 651-9785
2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
The Maori rock carvings are some of the best hidden sights on Lake Taupo as you can only reach them by boat. This handy two-hour cruise is an easy way to see these impressive cliff carvings while enjoying views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Learn about the local landscape and culture from live on-board commentary.
- Evening cruises included an alcoholic or soft beverage
- Swimming in the lake is possible when the weather is right
- Warm ponchos will be provided if needed
- A relaxing cruise for travelers with a range of interests
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What's Included
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Toasty warm ponchos
Evening cruises include a glass of wine/beer/soft drink
Alcoholic beverages available for purchase
Swimming is encouraged
Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure & Return
Sail Barbary eco-sailing to Maori Rock Carvings Taupo , Berths 9 &, 10 Redoubt Street, Nukuhau, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
This activity will end right where it started.Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation.
- Free car parking
- What to Bring: Dress casual, comfortable and warm (layered clothes work best), windproof/showerproof jacket, swimwear and towel (during summer), sunglasses, hat and don’t forget your camera!
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative boat, date or full refund.
- Please note: You are welcome to bring your own prepared food and beverages. NZ law requires adults to be R18 and over to drink alcohol.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- OPERATED BY Sail Barbary
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Cruise Kakariki to the Maori Rock Carvings?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Cruise Kakariki to the Maori Rock Carvings?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Cruise Kakariki to the Maori Rock Carvings?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Cruise Kakariki to the Maori Rock Carvings?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Entertaining, Great Trip
Bryce_K
, Jun 2021
Great cruise on Lake Taupo. Chris was an excellent host and skipper.
The Maori Rock Carvings are magnificent.
Recommend trip.
Amazing
Thomas_S
, Apr 2021
Our captain made the whole trip so much more better. He told us stories and his past experiences and the whole trip was just amazing. Thank you so much ❤
Getting a great photo!
Graeme_B
, Sep 2020
Great staff helping me aboard with my new hip! Loved the information during the trip too, would recommend this trip!
Wise choice of a boat type and crew
Natasha
, Sep 2020
We had this trip on my birthday together with my husband and our 14 year old daughter.
We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed the trip to the outmost.
The crew was very friendly and they shared good stories and history about the lake, the surroundings and the Maori Rock, of course.
The boat is very comfortable, you can hide from the wind or rain inside, if needed. And, at the same time, it gives you full access to the view and nature like an open small boat.
Wherever you sit you'll have a good view and plenty of space. Not like in a big boat where view is a problem. Highly recommend it.
Response from Host , Sep 2020
Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; the crew will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We are pleased you made your self at home on our boat enjoying its different areas. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.
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