Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • 12.30pm: complimentary beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink.
  • 10am: complimentary hot drink & biscuit
  • Blankets
  • Restrooms/Changing rooms on board
  • Sunset Sail (times vary):complimentary pizza snack (1/2 pizza) & 1 beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink
  • Beanbags
  • Live commentary on board
  • 3.30pm: complimentary beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink.
  • Longest swim stop out of any company on the lake (weather dependent)
  • Fully licensed bar onboard (drinks & snacks)

✗ Not Included

  • Accommodation pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
Enjoy an eco-friendly sailing experience on crystal clear waters in pure comfort on our stylish 53ft Catamaran. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake’s remarkable coastline and immerse yourself in Taupo’s history and culture while listening to the onboard commentary. Tiua brings smooth sailing to effortless entertaining, as a high-end charter vessel. She blends her original character and style with the latest comfort and class. Featuring a spacious saloon, covered cockpit, NZ timber panelling, 3 illuminated cabins, Tiua is a luxury 53ft long sailing catamaran. She is fully equipped for enjoyment, comfort and safety. The large main cockpit table folds together to comfortably seat 10 for entertaining and dining. Tiua is suitable for all weather sailing, making her a great choice to visit the Māori Rock Carvings in any weather.
2
Stop 2
Discover the majestic Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most extraordinary contemporary carvings in the world. Only view-able only from the water, the likeness of Ngātoroirangi towers 14-meters above Lake Taupō, surrounded by over 40 smaller carvings.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point
Please check in at berth #16-17, Taupo Boat Harbour 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure. Customers failing to show up for check in can not be refunded!
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End Point
Please check in at berth #16-17, Taupo Boat Harbour 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure. Customers failing to show up for check in can not be refunded!

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Good to Know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Sailing trips are subject to minimum numbers, lake and weather conditions.
  • Departs from Taupo Marina. (Redoubt St), Check-in at Berth # 16/17, 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure
  • People failing to show up for check in will not be refunded.
  • In the event of quickly changing bad weather and lake conditions, it may not be possible to view the Maori Rock Carvings, this decision is made at the discretion of the skipper for the health and safety of all on board the vessel
  • Please let us know in advance if you have medical issues. The skipper has the last call on check in to decide if the trip is suitable regarding medical issues due to health and safety regulations.

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Special Instructions

Departs from Taupo Marina (Redoubt St), Check-in at Berth # 16/17, 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure.
Customers failing to show up for check in can not be refunded!

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