Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour.
Soak in the view across the Lake to 3 live volcano's while you hear the history of the carvings, various Maori legends and facts of the local area from your guide before enjoying rock jumps and a swim in Australasia's largest freshwater Lake. A must-do while in Taupo!
Light refreshments
Photos
Kayak Equipment
Kayak Tour
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
54 Spa Road, Taupō 3330, Nieuw-Zeeland
Please meet us at Canoe & Kayak 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Return Details
54 Spa Road, Taupō 3330, Nieuw-Zeeland
Please meet us at Canoe & Kayak 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates all year, please dress appropriately for the seasons - NO JEANS/DENIM
Minimum age is 12 years
Minimum of 4 people required for the tour to run, if the minimum number is not reached we will contact you to reschedule
* Kaitiaki is the Māori word for the Guardian of the Environment. This is collected on behalf of the local iwi for their role in taking care of Lake Taupō and the Waikato River. This will be collected when you arrive.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
Chloe_J
12 May 2025
Awesome and knowledgeable guide! Amazing views! So happy we did this! Would do this tour again. 10000% recommend!
Dream33974713997
27 Apr 2025
My Son and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour, Our guide Glen was pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable. Can highly recommend.
jools301
17 Jan 2025
I was the only person on the trip so had a 1:1 guided tour which was great. The guide was very informative and knowledgeable and made me feel very safe. The kayaking was lovely, as was the weather. The rock carvings were amazing!
This tour in
North Island
is organized by
Canoe and Kayak Taupo
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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