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Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua Rapids35-minute jet boat on Waikato River with canyon runs and rapids surfing. Groups up to 11, life jackets included, multiple daily departures from Taupo.Every day · 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 · From age 5★ 4.93 (1,476)35mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 155per person
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise: Ernest Kemp SteamboatCruise Lake Taupō aboard the Ernest Kemp replica steamboat to see Mine Bay's Māori Rock Carvings with live skipper commentary.Every day · First departure 10:30, last 16:30 · Up to age 64★ 4.69 (1,066)1h 50m–2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 59per person
Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride Taupo: 30-min Waikato River TourJet boat ride on the Waikato River in Taupo with exclusive access to the base of Huka Falls: 30 minutes of spinning.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 16:00 · From age 5★ 4.83 (740)30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 184per person
Maori Rock Carvings Tours Taupo: Fully enclosed boatMaori rock carvings cruise on Lake Taupo with live commentary, muffins, hot drinks. Departs Taupo Boat Harbour daily. Wheelchair accessible.Every day · First departure 08:30, last 17:00 · All ages★ 4.62 (664)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 65per person
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Walk & FerrySelf-guided geothermal walk at Orakei Korako between Taupo and Rotorua. See geysers, hot springs, silica terraces and thermal cave. Ferry included, 1–1.5 hours daily.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 15:00★ 4.85 (211)2h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 63per person
Lake Taupo Sailing Tour: Māori Rock Carvings from the WaterSail Lake Taupo on a 53ft luxury catamaran to see Māori Rock Carvings viewable only from the water, with live commentary, a hot drink and the longest swim stop on the lake.Every day · First departure 09:30, last 18:30 · All ages★ 4.83 (199)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 69per person
Sailing tour to Māori Rock Carvings: Taupo Lake, wind-poweredSail to the Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo with an experienced skipper: a 14-meter carving visible only from the water. You help hoist the sails.Every day · First departure 09:30, last 18:30 · All ages★ 4.82 (154)2h–2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 59per person
Eco Sailing Tour to Māori Rock Carvings on Lake TaupōSail an electric yacht to the 14-metre Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō, accessible only by water, with drinks and swimming stops along the way.Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.88 (26)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 65per person
Evening Eco Sailing to Māori Rock Carvings, Lake TaupōSail to the 10-meter Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō aboard a 100% electric yacht with a local crew. Bring your own food and drinks, swim.Every day · 17:00 · All ages★ 4.81 (16)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 74per person
Taupo Maori Rock Carvings cruise: Swim and bring your own foodDaytime cruise to Taupo's Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings with swimming, live English commentary and BYO food: departures at 9am, 11:30am and 3pm daily.Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (3)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 65per person
Evening Lake Taupō Boat Charter: Māori Rock Carvings by CatamaranTwo-hour evening catamaran cruise on Lake Taupō to the 14-metre Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings, accessible only by water.Every day · 17:00 and 19:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (3)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 74per person
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✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua RapidsOur pick | NZ$ 155 per person | 35m | 4.93★ · 1,476 | Every day · 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise: Ernest Kemp SteamboatBest value | NZ$ 59 per person | 1h 50m–2h | 4.69★ · 1,066 | Every day · First departure 10:30, last 16:30 | English |
| Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride Taupo: 30-min Waikato River TourShortest | NZ$ 184 per person | 30m | 4.83★ · 740 | Every day · First departure 10:00, last 16:00 | English |
| Maori Rock Carvings Tours Taupo: Fully enclosed boat | NZ$ 65 per person | 1h 30m | 4.62★ · 664 | Every day · First departure 08:30, last 17:00 | English |
| Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Walk & Ferry | NZ$ 63 per person | 2h | 4.85★ · 211 | Every day · First departure 08:00, last 15:00 | — |
| Lake Taupo Sailing Tour: Māori Rock Carvings from the Water | NZ$ 69 per person | 2h 30m | 4.83★ · 199 | Every day · First departure 09:30, last 18:30 | English |
| Sailing tour to Māori Rock Carvings: Taupo Lake, wind-powered | NZ$ 59 per person | 2h–2h 30m | 4.82★ · 154 | Every day · First departure 09:30, last 18:30 | English |
| Eco Sailing Tour to Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō | NZ$ 65 per person | 2h 30m | 4.88★ · 26 | Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Evening Eco Sailing to Māori Rock Carvings, Lake Taupō | NZ$ 74 per person | 2h 30m | 4.81★ · 16 | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| Taupo Maori Rock Carvings cruise: Swim and bring your own food | NZ$ 65 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Evening Lake Taupō Boat Charter: Māori Rock Carvings by Catamaran | NZ$ 74 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 17:00 and 19:30 | English |
Taupo Boat Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua Rapids, NZ$ 155 (35m, 4.93★ · 1,476).
- Best value: Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise: Ernest Kemp Steamboat, NZ$ 59 (1h 50m–2h, 4.69★ · 1,066).
- Shortest: Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride Taupo: 30-min Waikato River Tour, NZ$ 184 (30m, 4.83★ · 740).
Real price per person across the 11 options: NZ$ 59–NZ$ 184 (median NZ$ 65). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 11 kid-friendly and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.