Price from:
318 USD
Experience the beautiful Lake Taupō, created nearly 2,000 years ago
Tour Duration
13 hours
Tour Summary
Embark on a luxury private day tour from Auckland to Taupō, a one-of-a-kind experience exploring New Zealand’s geothermal wonders and natural beauty. From Auckland’s vibrant city life to Taupō’s tranquil lakeside landscapes, you’ll discover the largest freshwater lake in Australasia and an active super volcano. This eco-friendly scenic cruise around Lake Taupō’s Western Bays offers close-up views of the famous Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay. Glide past hidden bays, stunning coastlines, and the powerful Huka Falls. Taste unique, locally sourced artisan honeys for a true sensory journey. This guarantees a personalized experiences ensuring a memorable adventure that blends history, culture, and nature.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the scenic beauty of Lake Taupō with a relaxing lakeside walk, taking in breathtaking views.
- Discover the renowned Māori Rock Carvings on a tranquil cruise, offering a unique cultural experience.
- Marvel at the world’s largest rock carving of its kind, only accessible by boat, providing unparalleled views.
- Immerse yourself in the culture, history, and sustainability of the Taupō region, blending natural beauty and heritage.
- Enjoy a complimentary bevvy and cookies while cruising, adding a touch of comfort to your adventure.
- Get the best water-level view of the majestic Huka Falls, capturing the falls’ power and beauty from an up-close perspective.
- Experience stunning views of the falls and river from the pedestrian bridge, offering another angle of the famous Huka Falls.
- Step into the world of honeybees and explore pure New Zealand honey at a local Taupō attraction.
- Enjoy free honey, mead, and liqueur tastings, alongside live beehive viewings and interactive displays for a hands-on experience.
Journey Inclusions
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.
- Pick up and drop off from Auckland.
- Refreshments and water onboard.
- Complimentary high-speed internet onboard.
- English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.
- Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation.
- Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities.
- Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish.
Tour Inclusions
- 2.5 hours Māori rock carvings cruise.
- Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies.
- Visit to the stunning lake city of Taupō waterfront.
- Visit to the mighty and majestic Huka falls.
- Admission to New Zealand’s largest showcase of honey products.
- Free tastings of honey, honey wine (mead) and liqueurs.
- Free delicious honey ice cream.
Tour Requirements
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, and any essential personal items.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- Please bring swimwear & towel (summer only)
- No large bags or luggage are allowed.
Booking Notes
Kia Ora!
Thank you for booking with ExperienceKart, we’re really looking forward to hosting you.
We hope you enjoy the experience as much as we do.
Below are a few important details to ensure everything is well prepared for your experience.
We kindly ask that you review this information prior to travel and keep your voucher accessible during your experience.
Should you have any specific preferences or requirements, please feel free to let us know.
If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to reach out, we’re here to help.
# Departure Information
- Thank you for selecting your pickup location. We'll reconfirm your exact pickup time closer to your travel date to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Please be ready at your designated location at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time on the day of your tour.
- If you have not confirmed any hotel pick up with us, or any changes to your pick-up location must be confirmed with us with at least 24 hours prior to your tour departure.
- Please call us or contact us by email to confirm. You will find our contact details in this confirmation email.
# General Information
- Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
- Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- No sailing experience is required. We sail with guests who have never sailed before, some have never even been on a boat before
- Each season of the year brings different conditions. Sometimes the sailing is easy, sometimes it rains, sometimes there is not enough wind for us to use the sails and we use our quiet eco-friendly electric engine
- No swimming experience required, but it is good if you tell us you can't swim. We might ask you to wear a life vest while on deck during sailing.
- You are welcome to bring your own prepared food, snacks and or beverages (alcoholic beverages limited to guests 18 years and older by New Zealand law)
# What to bring
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions,
- warm layered clothes work best
- A comfortable closed toe footwear with a good grip.
- Swimming costume and Towel(During Summer)
- Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Sun hat
- Bring your camera/GoPro to click the best shots
- windproof/ showerproof jacket
- Essential personal items
# Tour Requirements
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, and any essential personal items.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- Please bring swimwear & towel (summer only)
- No large bags or luggage are allowed.
- You are welcome to B.Y.O (Bring Your Own) prepared food/snacks/nibbles and beverages (R18 for beer/wine).
We look forward to having you aboard!
Ngā mihi nui,
ExperienceKart
Phone: 0800 EXP KART | 0800 397 527 | +64 21 026 60993 (Outside NZ)
Office Hours: 07:00am - 07:00pm (Mon - Sun)
Email: bookings@experiencekart.co.nz
Website: https://www.experiencekart.co.nz/
Cancellation Policy
# Cancellation Policy
In case you have made a booking through an agent or affiliate, please refer to the cancellation terms and conditions as applied by your agent or affiliate. If you have made a booking with ExperienceKart directly and not through an agent or affiliate, the following terms will apply to your booking.
In the event, you have purchased a premium/private day tour and subsequently wish to cancel it, ExperienceKart may refund your booking at its sole discretion, in which event you will be charged a cancellation fee as follows:
- Bookings cancelled more than 60 days from date of travel will incur no cancellation fee.
- Bookings cancelled more than 30 days and less than 60 days from date of travel will incur a cancellation fee of 50%.
- Bookings cancelled less than 30 days from date of travel will incur a cancellation fee of 100%.
# Booking Amendment Policy
- If you need to modify your booking, please reach out to our reservations team via email as soon as possible.
- Changes can be made up to 24 hours before your tour departure time.
- Please note that all changes are subject to availability. If your preferred date or time is unavailable and you choose to cancel, a cancellation fee will apply as per our cancellation policy.
- There is no amendment fee for changes to your small group tour or premium/private tour bookings as long as you provide a 24 hours notice.
- An amendment fee of NZD $250 will apply for changes to overnight tour bookings to cover our administration and communication costs. We may also need to pass on any amendment/cancellation fees as imposed by our suppliers.
# Terms & Conditions
- All reservations and changes must be made by contacting our reservations department.
- You agree to indemnify ExperienceKart Limited against any loss, damage or expense suffered or incurred by ExperienceKart Limited, its officers, employees, agents or related companies as a result of any claim by any third party whose claim arises from your use of your ticket or your acts or omissions while travelling on any ExperienceKart Limited tours & services.
- For full Terms and Conditions see https://www.experiencekart.co.nz/terms-and-conditions
These terms are subject to rights and remedies you have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 2003.
