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Experience our Maori Rock Carvings Cruise, sit back and relax with a wine, beer or non-alcoholic drink.
Duration
2 hours
About
This 2 hour cruise visits the Maori Rock Carvings, Acacia Bay.
Enjoy a scenic cruise in any weather conditions, with a fun, informative commentary of the history of the Maori Rock Carvings and the surrounding lake area.
With comfortable seating both inside and out, bathroom facilities and a licensed bar, we’ll ensure your cruise on the Ernest Kemp is warm and comfortable.
Our cruises are **family & dog friendly**, well behaved dogs are always welcomed on board!
Don’t forget to have a look at the beautiful art piece on board by master carver, Matahi Whakataka Brightwell.
Includes
- Live informative commentary
- Colour brochure of history & meaning of Maori Rock Carvings
- Wine, Beer and non alcoholic drinks can be purchased on board.
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and cookies
- Comfortable seating both inside and out
- Free WiFi
- Children visit the skipper and receive a Wheel Certificate
- Swimming if conditions allow (bring a towel)
**Cruise Details:**
Towering 14m above the waters of Lake Taupo, the Maori Rock Carvings have become one of the biggest tourist attractions in the North Island of New Zealand.
Taking 4 years to sculpt, the spectacular carving was completed in 1980 and has been visited by hundreds of thousands of people since. The lead carver, Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell, led a team of 4 artists, who, wearing nothing but safety goggles and speedos, carved out the rock alcove at Mine Bay to create the carvings.
2 smaller figures of Celtic design, which depict the south wind and a mermaid, have also been carved at the base of the rock face to represent the cultural diversity of New Zealand.
Booking Notes
**What to bring:**
- Camera, we have great photo opportunities!
- Shower/wind-proof jacket
- Swimwear & towel (swimming is at the discretion of the skipper)
- Sun cream
- Hat
- Sunglasses
