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We will take you on a 1/2 day adventure kayaking to the impressive 14m high Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay, Lake Taupo. more, Your ship’s come in for waterside trips and more, Malabar Indian Restaurant & Bar (Nepalese & Indian Cuisine). The Maori Carvings on Lake Taupo are one of the area’s most famous attractions, before I even left Miami I knew this was something I wanted to see. Once we got there we were able to paddle right up to the carving and the weather was so beautiful we managed to dock our. Daily scenic cruises to the Maori Rock Carvings onboard the Ernest Kemp, a replica steamboat. Sailing Daily - 2.5hr Scenic Cruise & Māori Rock Carvings Book Now. Discover and book Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo on Tripadvisor Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo’s crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings. Great carvings and we opted to head out with Barbary Eco sailing, quiet boat no noise and no fumes. Trusted Lake Taupo activities provider for over 40 years. Maori Carvings. CRUISE TO THE WORLD FAMOUS MĀORI ROCK CARVINGS. Your body and mind will no doubt be grateful. The Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay, Lake Taupo are one of the most celebrated examples of Maori traditional art. An award winning kayaking tour and a must-do while in Taupo! The first phase of the restoration began in February 2019. $39 - $59 Book now. Sculpted over the course of four years and completed in 1980, Matahi led a team of four artists, Jono Randell, Te Miringa Hohaia, Dave Hegglun and Steve Myhre, to create a spectacular carving of Ngatoroirangi on the rock face. One of the world’s largest freshwater volcanic craters, Lake Taupō is home to the famous Māori Rock Carvings, only accessible by boat. Ernest Kemp cruises daily all year round - four times during summer and twice in winter. Enjoy amusing and current commentary on Lake Taupo, the volcanoes and the carvings. With professional guides and all equipment provided, you’ll see all angles of Taupo’s great outdoors. Maori Rock Carvings Cruises Journey to the Maori Rock Carvings in comfort and style with a stunning tour of Taupo’s bays. The main carving is over 10 metres high and took four summers to complete. Check-out. Published by Upscale Wanderlust. provided delicious blueberry muffins, baked on board, Took us fishing (we caught a rainbow trout) and provided smoked trout and crackers as we headed back to base! You’ll have the time of your life with each adrenaline-charged experience: Spin out to Huka Falls on a Waikato River jet-boat ride and go whitewater rafting on the Tongariro River. This all-year-round activity offers relaxation, fun and adventure on the water. Check out our reviews Matahi Brightwell is one of the last traditional marae-taught carvers (Tohunga Whakairo) in New Zealand. The Rock Carving. Holiday Travel Guide. View all posts by Upscale Wanderlust Post navigation. Let Canoe & Kayak take you on a kayak adventure across stunning Lake Taupo while taking in all the beautiful views of the surrounding coastline and neighbouring mountains before getting up close and personal to the iconic Maori Rock Carvings. Sail Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake, and get up close to the Māori Rock Carvings on this sailing tour. Take a short walk, enjoy the fresh air and watch the birds flying overhead. Hop on a ferry to view the impressive Maori Rock Carvings, a collection of individual carvings into the rock face of Mine Bay standing over 10 m (33 ft) high, a gift to the town of Taupo. Artist Matahi Brightwell will lead a small team to clean and re-sculpt the carvings in order to return them to their original state. Towering 14-metres above the deep water of Lake Taupo, artist Matahi Brightwell's carvings have become one of the North Island’s biggest tourist attractions. To get there, travel to Taupo, 190 miles (306 kilometers) from the capital of the country, Wellington. You’ll enjoy cruising in comfort and style aboard a launch with fabulous views from both the top and bottom decks. Daily scenic cruises to the Maori Rock Carvings. Book your adventure here. See the Maori Rock Carvings depicting the legends of the local Tuwharetoa tribe. The Maori rock carving 'Ngatoroirangi' is unique and well worth viewing. Maori Rock Carvings Sailing Tour. We stayed at Taupo after our amaaaazing hike along the Tongariro Crossing.We’d had a fun evening with plenty of wine; So we fancied doing something relaxing (and not too energetic) before we drove on to our next destination. Matahi decided to carve a likeness of Ngatoroirangi, a visionary Māori navigator who guided the Tūwharetoa and Te Arawa tribes to the Taupō area over a thousand years ago. You’ll find the Māori carvings in the cliffs of Mine Bay on the North shores of Lake Taupō, about 11km (by road) from Taupo, but don’t expect an easy stroll from your car. The staff were great, answered all our questions and even took photos on our phone for us. The pirate-flagged Fearless has got to be the not-so-buried treasure of Great Lake Taupo. Read more. Tagged Lake Taupo, Maori Carvings, New Zealand. They tower over 14 metres above the crystal-clear water. Escape the hectic of life and experience the beauty of the lake and the Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō's largest charter yacht Kindred Spirit with superior comfort. What restaurants are near Maori Rock Carvings? Come on Board… Be Fearless! This boat trip was extremely interesting. According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Maori Rock Carvings: Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo (From US$25.59) Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise (From US$25.59) Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo (From US$35.82) The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak (From US$84.08) The Maori Rock Carvings are your destination while you relax aboard a noiseless and emissions-free electric yacht. We’ve been looking after people like you for over 40 years, and our 90-minute tour should be on your ‘top things to do in Taupo’ bucket list activities. It is fully enclosed, and there are large outdoor decks to enjoy close up views of the Maori Rock Carvings. According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Maori Rock Carvings: Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo (From USD 25.82) Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise (From USD 25.82) Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo (From USD 36.15) The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak (From USD 84.84) Enjoy stunning views as you set sail to explore the Māori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay. What's the best way to see Maori Rock Carvings? The Taupo region is currently at Alert Level 1. Help the crew rig and hoist the mainsail if you want, or simply relax on deck and soak in the spectacular mountain views. Find out more about the Maori rock carvings restoration project. Search for: Follow Blog via Email. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Daily Sail to the Māori Rock Carvings Cruise the sparkling waters of Lake Taupō on NZ's only commercial electric yacht or our all weather catamaran and discover its natural wonders and hidden mysteries. Book and enjoy a must-do experience on New Zealand's only commercial electric sail boat. In recognition of the cross-cultural nature of New Zealand, Matahi carved two smaller figures of Celtic design, which depict the south wind and Ngatoroirangi stopping the south wind from freezing him. When Matahi arrived in Taupo there was no totara tree to carve so he journeyed onto the lake for inspiration. Journey to the Maori Rock Carvings in comfort and style with a stunning tour of Taupo’s bays. We also have a catamaran, Kakariki, suitable for all weather trips to the carvings … The giant Ngatoroirangi Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo has been hailed as one of New Zealand’s most extraordinary contemporary Maori artworks. 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