Embark on a sustainable sailing expedition on Lake Taupo to experience the iconic Maori Rock Carvings. Enjoy an eco-friendly yacht, engaging commentary, and free refreshments.
Embark on a sustainable sailing expedition on Lake Taupo to experience the iconic Maori Rock Carvings. Enjoy an eco-friendly yacht, engaging commentary, and free refreshments.
- Maori Rock Carvings - Explore Lake Taupō on an eco-friendly scenic cruise on New Zealand’s only electric yacht. Enjoy stunning vistas as you set sail to explore the Māori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay, Te Moaenga Bay, Whakamoenga Bay and Acacia Bay. Stopping to listen to Maori myths and legends with refreshments included. Book with Sail Barbary today and enjoy one of New Zealand’s must-do experiences.
- Maori Rock Carvings - Explore Lake Taupō on an eco-friendly scenic cruise on New Zealand’s only electric yacht. Enjoy stunning vistas as you set sail to explore the Māori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay, Te Moaenga Bay, Whakamoenga Bay and Acacia Bay. Stopping to listen to Maori myths and legends with refreshments included. Book with Sail Barbary today and enjoy one of New Zealand’s must-do experiences.
- Private transportation
- GST included
- Local guide commentary
- Evening cruises with a drink
- Opportunity to swim
- Complimentary beverage and postcard
- Private transportation
- GST included
- Local guide commentary
- Evening cruises with a drink
- Opportunity to swim
- Complimentary beverage and postcard
- Additional food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.