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Sailing in Taupo: the 4 Best Trips

4 sailing trips  ·  seats from $34 each

Every harbour in Taupo has a skipper selling seats. These 4 are the ones to choose, with prices and times laid out.

Lake Taupo: Classical Sailing to the Māori Rock Carvings - Leaving Taupō Marina aboard Fearless
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Lake Taupo: Classical Sailing to the Māori Rock Carvings

1.Lake Taupo: Classical Sailing to the Māori Rock Carvings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,275 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35Top of the fleet

Sail from Taupō Marina for 2.5 hours aboard Fearless, a classic yacht, or a catamaran when conditions require. Your English-speaking crew shares stories about Lake Taupō and Ngātoroirangi, then stops for a swim. Morning trips include a hot drink and biscuit, afternoons a drink, and sunset cruises beer, wine, or soft drink.

“Loved the swimming, the carvings and the sail. Great day out!”

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Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo - A peaceful electric cruise, with weather as the wild card
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Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

2.Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · from $33Lowest fare aboard

Sail with Sail Barbary from Taupō to the Ngātoroirangi Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings on a quiet electric yacht, usually with Captain Chris or Pete. The 2.5-hour trip includes lake stories, Māori myths, a complimentary drink, a postcard, and time for a swim in warm weather. Groups are capped at 18.

“Was fun funny and what a relaxing morning the guide was amazing and full of knowledge I do highly recommend this charter”

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Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings - Crossing the clear waters of Lake Taupō
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Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

3.Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 234 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Spend 150 minutes aboard Tiua, a 53-foot sailing catamaran, cruising from Taupō Marina to the Māori Rock Carvings. Your English-speaking crew shares local stories, serves a drink, and stops for a swim when conditions allow. The covered cockpit, indoor saloon, blankets, and beanbags keep the trip comfortable in changing weather.

“Excellent. The weather was beautiful & sunny, although the sails didn’t go up as the wind didn’t reach 10 knots.”

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Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - What happens during the 2.5-hour outing
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Luxury Sailing – Māori Rock Carvings – Taupo Sailing Adventures

4.Luxury Sailing – Māori Rock Carvings – Taupo Sailing Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $42

Spend about 2.5 hours aboard the 53-foot catamaran Tiua with Taupo Sailing Adventures. Swim in the lake, use the onboard snorkeling gear, and see the 14-meter Māori carving of Ngātoroirangi, visible only from the water. Aaron, Erin, Steph, Dave, and other crew members are known for friendly, informative service. Drinks, blankets, beanbags, and restrooms are provided.

“Superb evening cruise, lovely and warm with pizza and wine unexpectedly included. Large party also on the catamaran, but everyone got on well with really friendly crew.”

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