A stunning cruise aboard the Barbary (a wooden yacht) to the famous Maori Rock Carvings. I must be honest, I've lived in Taupo for nearly 6 years and I've never been on the lake! There's no excuse really, it's one of those things that was always going to be there so it could wait. Then I had a call from Sarah at the Barbary, she asked if I would like to take a trip on their boat to view the Maori Rock Carvings, I politely explained that I had my 4 year old son with me that day and she told me that he could come too. No reason not to then!
On board there are huge bean bags to sit or lay on and once you're in you don't really want to get out, they really are that comfy. Jamie provides informative and funny commentary throughout the trip, pointing out loads of interesting features whilst giving a few history lessons too. Soon enough we arrived at the Carvings and they really are very impressive. At over 10 m tall, you can't help but be amazed at the skill and workmanship that went into its creation and that of the smaller carvings to one side. We stopped for loads of photos, a complimentary beer and sausage before heading back the way we had come.
The trip lasts between 2 and 3 hours (a long time for a 4 year old) but there is that much going on that even the most easily bored loved it, especially the yummy sausage and glass of juice!
