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Feb 3, 2025
Actual carving disappointment after appx 45 mins boat ride(one way) with not much of interest during the journey (mention of cafes(!!) along the land edge etc.). Possibly best to make the experience …Full review by Dhanbai P
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
Hi, when is the best time, considering the sunlight to the main carvings, to take good photos there during a day. Thanks
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we have been to there at10am and the weather was heavy rainy, but we still enjoy the trip, also we see the special rainbow on board. I can imagine the sunny day will be beautiful …
we have been to there at10am and the weather was heavy rainy, but we still enjoy the trip, also we see the special rainbow on board. I can imagine the sunny day will be beautiful especially for a amazing sunset.
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 :)
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Hi. We booked on the spot with Chris Jolley. Can definitely recommend but allow 2-3 hours.
How long did it take you to paddleboard there? Are paddle board rentals pretty easy to find? any recommendations?
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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 …
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.
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