Half-Day Kayak to the Maori Rock Carvings in Lake Taupo | La Vacanza Travel

Half-Day Kayak to the Maori Rock Carvings in Lake Taupo

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Waikato, Taupo
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  • 4 hours
  • Taupo
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore Lake Taupo as you kayak to the Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay. You will start your half day tour from the sheltered waters of Acacia Bay before paddling out on the lake below native bush, past steep cliffs and mini inlets that can only harbor a kayak.

The experienced guide will explain the carving's cultural significance to the lake and surrounding areas while you float beneath them. On the way back stop for gourmet refreshments and can take the opportunity to swim or go for a rock jumping into the clear waters of the beautiful lake. If the breeze comes up, you can raft your kayaks together and sail back – bliss!

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Departure time is at 8:30am and 1:30pm in summer and 10:00am and 1:30pm in winter from our base in Acacia Bay. Allow approx 4 hours per trip (3 hours on the water). 

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

Half Day Maori Rock Carving: Kayaking, swimming or rock jumping (optional)

Explore Lake Taupo as you kayak to the Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay. You will start your half day tour from the sheltered waters of Acacia Bay before paddling out on the lake below native bush, past steep cliffs and mini inlets that can only harbor a kayak.

The experienced guide will explain the carving's cultural significance to the lake and surrounding areas while you float beneath them. On the way back stop for gourmet refreshments and can take the opportunity to swim or go for a rock jumping into the clear waters of the beautiful lake. If the breeze comes up, you can raft your kayaks together and sail back – bliss!

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Departure time is at 8:30am and 1:30pm in summer and 10:00am and 1:30pm in winter from our base in Acacia Bay. Allow approx 4 hours per trip (3 hours on the water). 

Stop At:

• Maori Rock Carvings, Lake Taupo, Taupo New Zealand
• Taupo Kayaking Adventures, Taupo 3351 New Zealand

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Full instructions and commentary
  • Professional and experienced guide
  • Top-quality kayaking equipment
  • Safety gear
  • Muffin or another lovely refreshment
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Transport to starting Point: On request only (if you don't have your own car) Call to arrange.
  • Gear List: Please refer to our Gear list tab on our website for what to wear and bring.

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Taupo Kayaking Adventures, 2/876 Acacia Bay Road, Acacia Bay, Taupō 3330, New Zealand


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    4 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    RandyOToole

    18 Apr, 2024

    Under the watchful eyes of Shane & Ollie, our team of 2 x pairs rowed across a very calm Lake Taupo on a beautiful summer’s day. With very little kayaking experience between us and a c.10km voyage to navigate, we were in safe hands all the way. The mid-point stopover for coffee, muffins and a dip in the lake broke things up nicely for us. And thankfully there was a back-up motor option for let’s say pair #2 to keep up with the main flotilla…Ollie was standout in getting Huey & Duey back on track. Thanks again guys - you made it a great experience!

    Kimberly_P

    07 Apr, 2024

    We had good weather - cloudy with some sun; we had a double kayak and wore spray skirts; our guide, Oliver, was kind, patient and provided us with some facts about the area; we had some water with waves and some flat water; we saw a cormorant holding its wings out to dry; we didn't stop to have a snack as the rocky area was too difficult to get to, so we ate back at the beach; snack was a muffin and a hot drink; Oliver said he would share photos he took with us, but he hasn’t (yet); we would have enjoyed more variety in the kayaking as we didn’t go into any of the inlets to see local animals - we kayaked in and back the same way; as we have kayaked many times, we felt we could have done this paddle without a guide.

    KatieKingsbury

    05 Apr, 2024

    It was early in the morning so not much traffic. Our guide was well versed in the biology and history of the area. The water was serene.

    catherineee1

    04 Apr, 2024

    Great morning out on Lake Taupo! We hadn’t booked, but just rocked up and knocked on the door where a lovely guy helped us to rent the kayak. Based on other reviews, we did ask about the rudder which was a little bit sticky on two of the kayaks we were offered, but worked absolutely fine once out in the water. Took about an hour 10 mins to get to the Mine Bay Rock Carvings and we were really lucky to be the only ones out there!! Water was really flat and the kayak was relatively easy to moderate

    Journey53694693156

    03 Feb, 2024

    I was so stoked to be able to do this trip. The views and scenery were super cool and the staff were kind and helpful and had heaps of awesome facts which made the trip interesting. Big thank you to the team over at Taupo kayak adventures for the trip and being so accommodating they are a really good bunch. I would 100% recommend this trip to anybody in the Taupo area it was an awesome way to spend the day.

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