Join us for a relaxing cruise along the magnificent Lake Taupo aboard The Ernest Kemp, a beautiful vintage replica steamboat!
Lake Taupo, one of the largest freshwater volcanic craters in the world, is home to the famous Maori Rock Carvings.
Only accessible by boat, we will get you the closest to these incredible 10 metre high carvings which tower high over New Zealand’s largest lake. Learn about the spiritual and cultural significance of the area from your skippers interesting and informative commentary.
With comfortable seating both inside and out, bathroom facilities and a licensed bar, we’ll ensure your cruise on the Ernest Kemp will be warm and comfortable. Your skipper even welcomes you to join him in the wheelhouse and take a turn at the wheel! Bring a towel as there may be an opportunity for a swim *at skippers discretion.
The Ernest Kemp cruise is an enjoyable outing and a great way to see the Maori Rock Carvings and to get out onto Lake Taupo.
Cruise Duration:
10:30am, 2pm, 5pm and 7pm = 2 hour (approx).
9:00am, 12:30pm, 4:30pm = 1.5 hour (approx).
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
Thank you very much for joining us, we love that you had such a great time!
Few days before the departure, the weather forecast was cloudy with a little rain. Luckily, that day was a sunny day! Clear to see the carving on the wall! Have enough time to take photos. Although I travel alone, I enjoy so much! Nice view, nice people.
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Our family went on this and really loved it, informative guides and lots of opportunities for great pics. Comfortable and clean, friendly and good access to hot drinks throughout. Great way to spend the afternoon thank you.
Hi there, thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your cruise with us. We hope you have a wonderful day!
This boat trip was lovely , on a smaller boutique traditional boat. The views from the boat was amazing and interesting history about the Maori Carvings which the boat got close too. Highly recommend this company for this trip as smaller group onboard good value.
Thank you for your review, Nicky! We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cruise with us and the experience itself. Have a wonderful day, thanks again!
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elainet from Taiwan wrote on 13 August 2020
喜歡這次旅程!
非常喜歡這次旅程!