Ernest Kemp Cruises

Ernest Kemp Cruises Cruising Lake Taupo, every day of the year, to the famous Maori Rock Carvings.
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Take a relaxing boat trip aboard The Ernest Kemp, the Maori Rock Carvings Cruise Specialists. One of the world’s largest freshwater volcanic craters, Lake Taupo is home to the famous Maori Rock Carvings, only accessible by boat. Have your camera ready and enjoy this piece of spiritual and cultural significance of the lake on our replica steamboat. Unique to New Zealand, this replica steam boat is

14.5 meters long (47ft), weighs just over 20 tonnes, and has a draught of one metre (3ft), which means it will operate in shallow waters safely. On 7 December 1982, the Ernest Kemp felt the fresh water on its hull in its new home on Lake Taupo.

She’s back where she belongs 🌊⚓️The Ernest Kemp is heading back into the water and we can’t wait to welcome you all back...
27/05/2026

She’s back where she belongs 🌊⚓️
The Ernest Kemp is heading back into the water and we can’t wait to welcome you all back on board from the 29th — just in time for the long weekend ✨
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The Ernest Kemp is out of the water for a little birthday glow-up 🎉⛵️ but we’ll be back cruising from the 29th of May ju...
14/05/2026

The Ernest Kemp is out of the water for a little birthday glow-up 🎉⛵️ but we’ll be back cruising from the 29th of May just in time for King’s Birthday Weekend 🌊☀️

A few moments from life out on the lake ✨
07/05/2026

A few moments from life out on the lake ✨

01/05/2026

Who’s ready for a weekend out on the lake? 🌊☀️🚤

25/04/2026

Sun shining, lake sparkling, autumn showing off 🍂☀️🌊 TaupoViews LakeDays PureNewZealand

23/04/2026

Stormy skies, a surprise rainbow, and one unforgettable ride 🌧️🌈

Meet Tosh and Kelsey — stealing the show on the boat 🐾✨
12/04/2026

Meet Tosh and Kelsey — stealing the show on the boat 🐾✨

Ernest Kemp shadows over the Māori rock carvings 🌞🌊 closing out the day the right way
10/04/2026

Ernest Kemp shadows over the Māori rock carvings 🌞🌊 closing out the day the right way

Address

65 Redoubt Street, Taupo Boat Harbour
Taupo
3330

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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