Evening Eco Sailing Adventure to Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupō
Overview
About
- Discover the stunning Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō aboard a 100% electric yacht. This eco-friendly cruise offers a unique blend of relaxation and cultural storytelling, perfect for all types of travelers. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere where you can bring your own food and drinks while soaking up the sun, swimming, or even taking the helm. Engage with knowledgeable crew members as they share tales of Taupō’s volcanic landscape and Māori heritage, ensuring a memorable experience. Whether you're seeking a scenic day trip or a sunset cocktail cruise, Sail Barbary provides an unforgettable connection to nature and culture.
- Explore the iconic 14-meter Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings, accessible only by water
- Enjoy a relaxed cruise with BYO food and drinks, plus complimentary drinks on evening sails
- Engage in cultural storytelling from the enthusiastic crew about local legends and history
- Experience sustainable sailing on a 100% electric yacht, perfect for eco-conscious travelers
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 2-100, max of 18 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Maori Rock Carvings, Lake Taupo, Taupo New Zealand
Artist Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell created the Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings in the late 1970s. The images were carved by hand into the cliffs over Lake Taupo using traditional Maori techniques. Matahi and a team of four assistants completed the work over four summers. The centerpiece of the Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings depicts the tattooed face of Ngatoroirangi, the legendary navigator who guided the Maori tribes of Tūwharetoa and Te Arawa to the Taupo region more than a thousand years ago. Additional Celtic sculptures show other local Maori tupuna (ancestors) and kaitiaki (guardians).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Taupo Bay, Taupo Bay, Northland Region, North Island
The more than 33-foot (10-meter) tall artwork can only be viewed from the water, so the best way to visit is by boat from nearby Taupo.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Taupo District, Taupo District, Waikato Region, North Island
The crew members are more than just sailors. They’re local storytellers, conservationists, and passionate advocates for Lake Taupō. Whether you’re visiting the Māori Rock Carvings, learning how to trim a sail, or just relaxing on deck, the crew is there to guide, inform, and make your experience unforgettable.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Ponchos and Towels
- Free drink and Postcard
- Knowledge and Friendly Skippers
- Restroom on board
- Plenty of free parking
What is not included?
- We have a bar on board to purchase alcohol
- We do not provide food but you can BYO your own food and snacks
- We do not offer private transportation
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5602856P17
- +1 855 275 5071
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Itinerary
Taupo Yacht Cruises Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Evening Eco Sailing Adventure to Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupō in Taupo, New Zealand. This yacht cruises experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 1 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
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Maori Rock Carvings
Artist Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell created the Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings in the late 1970s. The images were carved by hand into the cliffs over Lake Taupo using traditional Maori techniques. Matahi and a team of four assistants completed the work over four summers. The centerpiece of the Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings depicts the tattooed face of Ngatoroirangi, the legendary navigator who guided the Maori tribes of Tūwharetoa and Te Arawa to the Taupo region more than a thousand years ago. Additional Celtic sculptures show other local Maori tupuna (ancestors) and kaitiaki (guardians).
Taupo Bay
The more than 33-foot (10-meter) tall artwork can only be viewed from the water, so the best way to visit is by boat from nearby Taupo.
Taupo District
The crew members are more than just sailors. They’re local storytellers, conservationists, and passionate advocates for Lake Taupō. Whether you’re visiting the Māori Rock Carvings, learning how to trim a sail, or just relaxing on deck, the crew is there to guide, inform, and make your experience unforgettable.
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