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Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo

Name: Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Taupo

CHJ008

For 1 person

90 minutes

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$35 each

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18 years +

$35

Family

2A + 2C

$75

Child

5-17 years

$15

Senior

65yrs +

$29

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Overview

Highlights

90 minute scenic cruise on Lake Taupo
Visit the famousÂ Maori Rock CarvingsÂ at Mine Bay
Set to the backdrop of the World Heritage Tongariro National Park

Come aboard and take in the picturesque secluded bays of Lake Taupo and the spectacular mountain peaks of the World Heritage Tongariro National Park. Visiting the famous Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay - one of the must do activities when you are in the Great Lake Taupo region.

What's Included?

90 minute scenic cruise on Lake Taupo
Homemade muffin and beverage
Maori rock carving tour
Onboard commentary

Take in the spectacular views of Lake Taupo framed by Tongariro National Park's majestic snow capped mountain peaks as you cruise to the famous Maori Rock Carvings on a large, comfortable catamaran.

The Cruise Cat is the most comfortable boat on the lake to take. It is fully enclosed and wheelchair friendly with large outdoor decks allowing a closer view of the carvings and a luxurious experience on the lake

This cruise is family friendly with lots of activities for the kids! Earn your wheel certificate, feed the ducks, learn some fun facts about the Lake. You might even catch a fish.

Enjoy a freshly baked muffin and a hot cuppa onboard.

Session Length

Please allow 90 minutes for this experience
Departs daily at 10.30am
Check in 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure

Important Information

Restrictions

Not operating on Christmas Day

Guidelines

The boat has pushchair and wheelchair access
Suitable for all levels and ages
The only reason the cruise will not proceed is due to very high winds which can make passage on the Lake unsafe. In the event of this the ticket can be transferred or refunded
Children: Ages 5-17 years
Adults: 18 years +
Family: 2A + 2C

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.

In the event of cancellation by the provider, tickets can be transferred to another day or refunded from the place of purchase
Rescheduling must be organised 24hrs prior to departure

Numbers on the Day

The boat can accommodate 85 passengers.

Weather

The only reason the cruise will not proceed is due to very high winds which can make passage on the Lake unsafe. In the event of this the ticket can be transferred or refunded.

Location

This experience takes place on Lake Taupo.