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Sail Barbary to the Maori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo
Join the locals on a boutique Lake Taupo cruise to the renowned Maori Rock Carvings. Sailing Taupo's beautiful bays, Barbary offers the perfect mix of relaxation, fun and adventure at an awesome price. Soak up the sun, or roll up your sleeves; you can take the wheel, help hoist the sails or just sit back and enjoy the view.
Barbary is nothing like your run-of-the-mill cruise; our eco-friendly yacht offers year-round water activities the Kiwi Way.
Enjoy sailing at its best (and quietest!) on New Zealand's only commercially operated electric yacht - no fumes, no noise, no pollution.
Qualmark Endorsed visitor activity and Enviro Silver award.
B.Y.O (Bring Your Own) food & beverage option.
Fun in any season (warm ponchos available)
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo |
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Sail Barbary operates every day except Christmas Day.
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Sailing
Reviews
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5.0/5
Sailing on this atmospheric and lovely old sailing boat for 2.5 hours to the Maori Rock Carvings is an excellent way of experiencing the beautiful Lake Taupo and its mountainous backdrop.
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4.5/5
A cruise on a classic yacht out to the rock carvings and around a couple of bays.
Fantastic experience for all ages - possible to have a swim in the lake at the carvings as well as a complimentary hot drink to warm you up.
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3.5/5
Great to get out on the water, the hosts were lovely and could give a lot of information about the area.
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4.0/5
A relaxing and social sailing trip over Lake Taupo, leading to Maori rock carvings.
But the best is taking a dive into the clear blue water with Mt Ngauruhoe in the background.
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5.0/5
Awesome experience, very informative, staff were amazing :) Would definitely reccomend!
Thanks for your lovely review Lorien. We're so pleased you had a good time on board Barbary :)
Cheers, Jamie & Sarah
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Peter Battell
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5.0/5
Amazing sailing trip to the Maori rock carvings.
Very relaxing with fun & informative crew, would definitely do it again!
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Hi, Thank you for your review. We're so happy we were able to provide you with an enjoyable experience.
Cheers, Sarah & Jamie
PBPeter Battell
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4.0/5
Two hour cruise, with a pizza and beer offered.
Quiet, beautiful, you also see the Maori Carvings that you can only reach by boat. The Skipper was really nice and funny. A good memory.
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5.0/5
Review and pictures here: http://www.minube.com/rincon/sail-barbary-a3664094#user-87065
Thank you for your detailed review and fantastic pictures! We're so pleased you had such a good time on board Barbary :)
Cheers, Jamie & Sarah
PBPeter Battell
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5.0/5
Excellent trip!
Perfect for families, I travelled with a 4yr old and we loved it. Free sausage and drink went down very nicely. We'll be back!!
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3.5/5
Great to get out on the water, the hosts were lovely and could give a lot of information about the area.
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5.0/5
Sailing on this atmospheric and lovely old sailing boat for 2.5 hours to the Maori Rock Carvings is an excellent way of experiencing the beautiful Lake Taupo and its mountainous backdrop.
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4.5/5
A cruise on a classic yacht out to the rock carvings and around a couple of bays.
Fantastic experience for all ages - possible to have a swim in the lake at the carvings as well as a complimentary hot drink to warm you up.
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4.0/5
A relaxing and social sailing trip over Lake Taupo, leading to Maori rock carvings.
But the best is taking a dive into the clear blue water with Mt Ngauruhoe in the background.
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4.0/5
Two hour cruise, with a pizza and beer offered.
Quiet, beautiful, you also see the Maori Carvings that you can only reach by boat. The Skipper was really nice and funny. A good memory.
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5.0/5
Review and pictures here: http://www.minube.com/rincon/sail-barbary-a3664094#user-87065
Thank you for your detailed review and fantastic pictures! We're so pleased you had such a good time on board Barbary :)
Cheers, Jamie & Sarah
PBPeter Battell
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5.0/5
Amazing sailing trip to the Maori rock carvings.
Very relaxing with fun & informative crew, would definitely do it again!
PaHi, Thank you for your review. We're so happy we were able to provide you with an enjoyable experience.
Cheers, Sarah & Jamie
PBPeter Battell
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5.0/5
Awesome experience, very informative, staff were amazing :) Would definitely reccomend!
Thanks for your lovely review Lorien. We're so pleased you had a good time on board Barbary :)
Cheers, Jamie & Sarah
PBPeter Battell
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5.0/5
Excellent trip!
Perfect for families, I travelled with a 4yr old and we loved it. Free sausage and drink went down very nicely. We'll be back!!
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5.0/5
Wicked, funny and fantastic couple of hours thanks to an enthusiastic skipper.
You get to sail the lake, see Maori rock carvings with plenty of tales of the sea plus chance to sail helm etc if you want to.
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