Evening Eco Sailing Adventure to Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupō

Name: Evening Eco Sailing Adventure to Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupō
Brand: Viator
Price: 41.21 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (15 reviews)

4.9(15)2 hr 30 minEnglishBook 1 hour aheadTaupo, New Zealand

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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

Included

Knowledge and Friendly Skippers
Plenty of free parking
Ponchos and Towels
Free drink and Postcard
Restroom on board

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

What you'll do

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).
30 min
Taupo Bay
Taupo Bay, New Zealand
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.
30 min
Taupo District
New Zealand
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.
30 min