New Zealand Maori Carvings

Maori Rock Carvings

www.lovetaupo.com
Tripadvisor (477) · Attractions & activities in Waikato, New Zealand
Suggest an edit · Your business? Claim now
We market the Taupō region to domestic and international markets in order to increase visitor numbers, length of stay, and activity …

Reviews

Tripadvisor
4.0/5 · 477 reviews
5-star
53%
4-star
20%
3-star
18%
2-star
7%
1-star
2%
Recent reviews
Water Activities
Weather
Tours
Price
History
Art
Time
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Apr 14, 2024
This place is nice, but I don't think that the carving alone is the reason to take a boat ride and travel to the other side of the lake Taupo. You can see the whole carving picture on Google and I th… Full review by Jana K
Jan 12, 2024
Carvings well worth the visit. Very calm water and not at all crowded. Got there quickly in boat and really enjoyed boat the water cruse and the rock carvings. Full review by Mark W
Dec 1, 2023
Totally not worth visiting. The carvings were done as a tourist attraction in the 1980’s. My expectation was that these were old carvings that had been discovered. #wrong. Disappointing and not wor… Full review by Fred H
See all reviews on Tripadvisor

Questions & answers

Q:
Hi, when is the best time, considering the sunlight to the main carvings, to take good photos there during a day. Thanks
A:
Hi, the best time is in the afternoon, just a couple of hours away from sunset. this will be the perfect lighting. Have fun, Peter
A:
Q:
Hi, do we need to book a guided tour or can we simply rent some kayaks and go by our own? If we can do it, any …
Q:
Hi, do we need to book a guided tour or can we simply rent some kayaks and go by our own? If we can do it, any suggestions on where? Thanks!
A:
Yes you can do it by Kayak. You can go for a guided tour with Taupo Kayaking Adventures.
A:
Q:
Hi, me & a group for 5 friends are planning to visit the carvings in 2 weeks time. Do you recommend if we book the ticket …
Q:
Hi, me & a group for 5 friends are planning to visit the carvings in 2 weeks time. Do you recommend if we book the ticket online or can just buy the boat ticket on the spot? If yes to booking online, can anyone suggest which company I should go for? thanks in advanced :)
A:
Hi. We booked on the spot with Chris Jolley. Can definitely recommend but allow 2-3 hours.
A:
Q:
Hi, does this trip cater for wheel chair bound guests? Thanks.
A:
Bound to on a charter
A:
Q:
How long did it take you to paddleboard there? Are paddle board rentals pretty easy to find? any recommendations?
A:
Hi Irma - we stopped quite a few times along the way but I would say that from the start of the Rangatira Point Track in Te Kumi bay to the carvings should take about 1.5 to 2 hours …
A:
Hi Irma - we stopped quite a few times along the way but I would say that from the start of the Rangatira Point Track in Te Kumi bay to the carvings should take about 1.5 to 2 hours each way. As far as renting paddleboards, get in touch with Taupo Kayaking Adventures and they should be able to sort you out. There's a link to their site on our blog post and you can also see more photos from our trip to the carvings - just search for us online.
A:
Answer by Martin G · Aug 5, 2016
See all questions on Tripadvisor
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Frequently asked questions

Q:
What’s the best way to fish for trout in Lake Taupo?
A:
The one that most interests you!
A:
See all 5 questions
Data from: BusinessWebsite
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Social profiles

People also search for

Nearby

Streetside

Bird's Eye

Data from: Tripadvisor