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Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 736 Reviews.

Ernest Kemp Cruises cruising Lake Taupo for over 30 years. We specialise in visiting the Maori Rock Carvings daily. Enjoy the history of the area and this unique replica steamboat. Friendly skipper and crew offer a live commentary and a colour brochure explaining the meaning of the carvings. Lots of great photo opportunities with viewing and seating both inside and out. Bring a towel in summer months your skipper may decide there is time for a swim in our crystal clear lake. Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Free wifi on board. 4 cruises daily in the summer months, from 90 – 120 minutes. Our popular 5 pm Cocktail Cruise includes a couple of complimentary glasses of wine or beer and pizza, this is all included in the ticket price. Sit back and relax you will have great experience on board Ernest Kemp Cruises.

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 525 Reviews.

Daily Scenic Cruises – Maori Rock Carvings Please note we are changing our afternoon departure time from 1.30pm to 1.00pm from 1st November 2024. Our Daily Scenic Cruises depart from Berth #4 at the Taupo Boat Harbour on Cruise Cat. You’ll love cruising in comfort and style with fabulous views from both the top and bottom decks. Cruise Cat is fully enclosed with large outdoor decks to enjoy close up views of the Maori Rock Carvings.  Children are welcome, and we have colouring-in sheets and wheel certificates available for them.  Cruise Cat is also wheelchair and push chair/stroller accessible. An informative commentary is given on the volcanic history and Maori mythology surrounding Lake Taupo, and you’ll enjoy a complimentary hot homemade muffin and tea/coffee as you take in the fabulous views of secluded bays and the spectacular snow capped mountain peaks of the World Heritage Tongariro National Park.

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 741 Reviews.

Our electric yacht is 100% sustainable, emissions and noise free, making it climate safe, and Lake Taupo’s best sailing experience. We have been sailing to the iconic Maori Rock Carvings since 1982! This all-year-round activity offers relaxation, fun and adventure on the water, the Kiwi way. Get right up close to this culturally significant 46 foot (14m) high rock art. Excellent, amusing and current commentary on lake, the volcanics and the carvings. Free refreshments including tea, coffee, hot chocolate and mulled wine (winter only). We are licenced but you are welcome to bring your own. BYO Swimming is encouraged. Sail Barbary is the only boat in Taupo rated 'Qualmark Gold' by Tourism NZ under the 'sustainable business' category.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 202 Reviews.

You will put to work your creativity by designing, cutting and carving your own jewel of Jade. You will be guided by one of our expert jade carvers so you can take home a unique creation, made with your hands. You will take with you a piece of our land and our culture. An incredible and unique experience, you can not miss! We await for you.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 107 Reviews.

Experience the beauty of a scenic sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most extraordinary contemporary carvings in the world. Only view-able from the water, the likeness of Ngātoroirangi towers 14-meters above Lake Taupō, surrounded by over 40 smaller carvings.. Escape from hectic life for a while and enjoy the breathtaking views around. Relax on our charter yacht “Kindred Spirit” and enjoy the superior comfort with a large deck space. Listen to our experienced skippers and learn about the history of the lake. Give the crew a hand hoisting the sails and take a turn on the wheel or just snuggle under some blankets and enjoy the wide selection of drinks. Kindred Spirit sails under full sails as much as possible or gently meanders, when it is truly calm, by a quite inboard diesel engine. Take a dip and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the largest freshwater lake in Australasia (weather dependent).

Rated 5 Stars, based on 105 Reviews.

Cruise Great Lake Taupo in style and comfort on our luxury catamaran Tiua. Tiua brings smooth sailing to effortless entertaining, as a high-end charter vessel. She blends her original character and style with the latest comfort and class. Tiua is the only boat on Lake Taupo which combines the relaxing feeling of an eco friendly sailing experience with the comfort of being able to go out in any weather and keep customers out of rain and the cold with her spacious saloon and covered cockpit. [Tee-ua] Māori 1. (verb) To move with the wind Synonyms – to relax and immerse oneself in nature and luxury with family and friends.

Explore the masterpieces of Galveston's sculpture artists that have breathed a second life into something Mother Nature attempted to destroy. Take yourself or the family around to enjoy all the great tree sculptures. It's a great tour to learn about the efforts of local citizens and the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy, to restore many of the dead trees into sculptures that now decorate the island.

An invitation to an artistic time travel discovering the secrets of wood carving. The woodcarving workshop takes place in the gallery of Michael Arvanitis where he exhibits his works. The gallery is a traditional cave building in the picturesque village of Megalochori. In this class, Michalis Arvanitis will help you become familiar with how tools are used to give shape and form to wood and he will teach you how to carve.

To get maximum personal attention, our homestyle cookery class is limited to 4-6 people. We buy all the ingredients together in the fresh markets. Clients can try various Thai food meanwhile studying about herbs, vegetables, and Thai culinary history with lots of fun. Everything is homemade, from the curry paste to coconut milk. We using only natural stuff without single-use plastic. B's cooking class Usually arrange 1 course /day to make sure that our guests get a proper education and fun day jointly. Our students are able to learn how to make handmade pure coconut oil. According to all our lovely, customer reviews on social media, everyone can see B's cookery class is a unique place with a warm and friendly atmosphere without any age limit.

Experience the unusual Balinese Fruit Carving Class. Fruit carving is a felicitous way to enjoy your time in Bali. Make food into art, and present your own work of art at mealtimes for friends or family. As excited as wood carving and stone carving, fruit carving also needs patient and precision to create a beautiful masterpiece. However, in Bali Fruit Carving Class, you would use fruit or vegetable as the art media. The instructor will show the technique to carve the fruits. Learn how to carve a flower, animals, or your name on a watermelon, papaya, and others. All fruits and tools are provided. The package also include traditional snack, welcome drink, and certificate.

Deep in the mountains of Japan lies the quaint villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with their beautifully preserved gassho-style houses. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites, some of the buildings are over 250 years old, gives a glimpse into the ways of Japanese traditional farming communities. On the way from Kanazawa to those stunning sites, there are other historic towns such as the woodcarvers of Inami. Being far from the large cities of Tokyo and Osaka, enjoy walking through a town which continues its tradition of woodcarving to this day. On the shops, in the temples and on signs are beautiful examples of this living history. The entire region was once home to many different kinds of local crafts, such as Japanese style paper making, an activity that you can do on this tour. Enjoy a day long bus tour from Kanazawa where you can see expert wood carving, try your hand at paper making and see the UNESCO World Heritage sites Shirakawa-go and Gokayama traditional homes.

Discover the charm of Vietnam with our immersive cycling tour through Tra Nhieu and Kim Bong Carpentry Village. Begin your adventure as you explore traditional wooden fishing boat craftsmanship and wander through peaceful village roads. Capture stunning rural scenes and engage with local life by learning to make rice paper. Experience the art of colorful woven mats and row a Thung Chai bamboo basket boat in the serene coconut paradise river. This tour offers a rich blend of cultural experiences and authentic local encounters, providing a memorable glimpse into Vietnam’s vibrant traditions.

This is a group priced private tour allows 3 maximum, 280 USD per group not per adult, This is an extention tour of Dazu Rock Carvings. Most tour products offer only one site called Baoding, this extention tour covers both 2 sites in Dazu-Baoding and Beishan. Beishan site is less known for it's kind of isolated, and most tour companies would cut it off for lower price, plus most local guides were not trained for this site. Beishan is a learning site fits those peace and quietness seekers, cultural historical learners. This tour also offers a chance to experience amazing country view and folk custom, going through culture+history+country view+special local cuisine within just one day, and a right guide helping around, this is absolutely a smart choice in Chongqing City. You also need a friendly and sophisticated guide and a safe driver to do critical help, a driver-guide who knows both Chinese culture and how to do a safe, joyful and professional guiding job will be your choice.

This 1 hour workshop gives you and your family the exciting opportunity to have a demo and hands-on experience in woodcarving and painting. The artistry of woodcraft is an age-old tradition in the City of Kings – Kandy. Get a chance to watch a traditional artisan demonstrate their wood carving techniques to you. Learn how the carving can be painted. Have some colorful fun painting a freshly carved wood carving to make your own take home souvenir!

Want to get out of Tokyo`s fast lane and try something Totally Different? Experience being in a Jade Carving Studio for a Day. Be Creative and Design your own Special Jade Treasure. Gordon Wells a jade carver and jade sculptor with over 42 years experience will put your Special Design into jade while you watch. Or if you want to try carving by youself, Gordon will guide you through the process. Then the carving is hand finishing work transforming your design into your own work of art which will last forever… Workshop takes at least 6 to 9 hours to complete depending on complexity of design.

Discover the ancient art of Thai Fruit & Vegetable Carving at Siam Carving Academy. In this 3 hour class, you will learn how to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary with Master Carver Wan (Laong) Hertz and some of  the best carvers in Thailand. Perk up your platingt to dress up your next dinner party with delicate creations from cucumbers, tomatoes and other items from the garden.   Create garnishes for beautiful plates and cocktails with basic carving techniques for flowers, leaves and traditional Thai patterns. You won't find this quality of carving experience anywhere else.  Everyone learns at Siam Carving Academy…and so will YOU! We are just a short walk from MRT (Sutthisan Station) exit 2.

Learn how to Carve your own Wood Art with local artists who have 1.000.000 Subscribers on Social media and immerse yoursefl in our Wood Carving Garden with the mix of Traditional and Modern styles. • Starting time: 9a.m / 2p.m everyday Highlight: – Craft your idea into personalised wood carving frame and Immerse yourself in a wood carving garden with Traditional and Modern art. – Enjoy the picturesque outdoor craft area overlooks the river and the rice fields beyond. – Enjoy Our Unique Carving of Anime, Marvel,.. characters: Naruto, Dragon Ball, Iron Man, Hulk,… – Meet Youtuber Carver who have 1 million subscribers on Youtube and social media. -Take your masterpiece home as a unique souvenir

A clean room in a public facility just a 5-minute walk from the popular tourist spot Kawagoe's kura-zukuri district is the place to experience the program. You will finish a small Jizo, one of the most popular Japanese Buddhist statue sculptures, by wood carving. It is easy even for beginners as you only have to finish a half-finished piece up to rough carving. The instructor, who has 24 years of experience as an artist, will kindly and carefully instruct you how to hold and use a carving knife. There are two types of Jizo, a small one and a slightly larger one, but you can prepare your favorite one upon prior consultation if you wish.

Learn how to Carve your own Wood Art from our local artists who have 1.000.000 Subscribers on Youtube and immerse yoursefl in our Wood Carving Garden with the mix of Traditional and Modern styles. Craft your idea into personalised wood carving frame Immerse yourself in a wood carving garden with Traditional and Modern art pieces Enjoy Our Unique Carving of Anime, Marvel,.. characters live Naruto, Dragon Ball Meet Youtuber Carver who have 1 million subscribers on Youtube and social media Take your masterpiece home as a unique souvenir

As famous as the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, the Dazu rock carvings are distinguished both at home and abroad. Take this full-day private tour to learn and discover the famous Dazu rock carvings built from 650 during the Tang dynasty. Highlights: • Spend full-day to visit the famous Dazu rock carvings • Explore the fascinating grotto art of the rock carvings • Learn from an informative, friendly and professional guide