Our electrically powered yacht is completely eco-friendly, expelling zero emissions or noise, ensuring its compliance with climate safety, and providing the finest sailing voyage on Lake Taupo.

Since 1982, we’ve been offering trips to the exceptional Maori Rock Carvings!

This activity, available throughout the year, provides relaxation, joy, and aquatic adventures in classic Kiwi style. Gain intimate proximity to the 46-foot (14m) high significant cultural rock artwork.

We offer engaging, interesting, and current insights about the lake, volcanic features and the carvings. Complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and mulled wine (winter only) are available. Although we have a liquor license, feel free to bring your own. BYO

Swimming is heartily encouraged.

Sail Barbary stands out as the only boat in Taupo to receive a ‘Qualmark Gold’ rating from Tourism NZ in the ‘sustainable business’ classification.

• 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!
• 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.
• All departures are subject to demand, minimum numbers, lake and weather conditions. We reserve the right to transfer customers to an alternative boat should weather conditions allow it. This will not alter the tour route or inclusions.