Sail Barbary eco-sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

13/09/2024

It’s a perfect time of the year to experience a sunny sail on Lake Taupo and view majestic snow capped mountains.

06/09/2024

Did you know that you can give sailing a go on our boat? Just talk to the Skipper. If you’re an experienced sailor then maybe we will let you be in charge of the boat like this visitor from Scandinavia.

28/08/2024

Pulling out from Berth 9, Taupo Boat Harbour.

27/07/2024

How do you find us? Google Sail Barbary. Our Berth numbers 9&10 are for finding us in the Boat Harbour they are not letterbox numbers. Look for the flag in the photo. We are across the road from Stir cafe.

14/04/2024

The couple on the right have sailed with us four times now. They love so much they brought their friend along to enjoy the experience with them.

29/03/2024

Our sailing experience provides our guests with joyful moments that they will take with them through hard times in the future.

08/03/2024

If you’re wanting to do a sunset sail this is the last month of the season so book your seats and enjoy spectacular sunsets like this

05/03/2024

A taste of sailing on Lake Taupo. Peaceful and quiet except for natural sounds.

16/02/2024

We love returning customers but these ones took 27 years to do it. They first trip they did was with Barbary Bill the second was with Skipper Chris. Let’s hope they don’t take another 27 years before they do it again 😂

10/01/2024

We specialise in small group trips to visit the Maori Rock Carvings. We only take 18-21 people on each trip. To avoid disappointment please book in advance.

27/10/2023

We have very friendly ducks out on the lake so when you join a cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings you can meet Daisy or Donald and feed them.

20/09/2023

https://youtu.be/2q-2H3IY_7M?si=nlvKIivHTAEl3K-I
I am sharing this wonderful You Tube clip created by Kripp and Rania Chatzi Morosan during their time in Taupo, NZ. Of course Sail Barbary eco-sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings features, so does Two Mile Bay Sailing Club and Cafe Baku and their delicious food.

Kripp & Rania visit Taupo and the incredible Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo! This grand display is only really visible by boat after a scenic half hour ri...

15/09/2023

We took a group of students out sailing this week. We had a good breeze and they all had a blast💥 some even jumped in for a swim, 11* 😳🥶

09/09/2023

Come and enjoy a titanic moment aboard Sail Barbary

12/08/2023

We had some beautiful sunny days last week and our lovely customer enjoyed a mulled wine in the sunshine as she had a relaxing sail to the Maori Rock Carvings

16/06/2023

It isn’t something we normally have time for but recently the Skipper grabbed a fishing rod and threw the line overboard on the return trip. Within 5 mins he had caught a fish with the help of this young man. Recently arrived from South Africa and first time ever fishing. Look at that smile 😃

14/06/2023

We recently supported the Lake Taupo Rotary Charity Golf Tournament. The beneficiaries were Blue Light and the local branch of Multiple Sclerosis. I highly recommend getting behind the Rotary Charity Golf Tournament they do good things for Taupo. (The next Tournament is scheduled for Thursday 9th May 2024)
Alex Davey of The Bottle-O taupo was successful in his winning bid for 2 tickets. He has kindly gifted them to two of his staff Rodney and Raff. Get in touch soon Rodney and Raff and we will take you sailing😃⛵️

26/05/2023

The Skipper snapped this photo of 3 friends sitting at the back of the boat enjoying their sail. This photo was taken on our cruise that departs at 2pm. The sun is setting at 5.10pm.

21/04/2023

A happy and excited group of sailors about to depart for a sail to the Maori Rock Carvings only accessible by water on Lake Taupo.

11/04/2023

We love repeat customers. This family brought their brand new baby along to experience their 4th trip aboard It was a great sailing day and baby slept all the way. She maybe our youngest ‘sailor’ on the boat yet!

07/04/2023

24/03/2023

Sadly we are coming to the end of our Sunset trips for this Summer. This is because our clocks will ‘Fall’ back with Daylight saving. Sunset is at 7.25 ish so grab a seat today.
They will resume in October.

02/03/2023

Super lovely Canadian couple joined us for a trip recently- loved their experience.

13/01/2023

Relaxing aboard Barbary II enjoying a free drink on the evening sailboat trip. Relax we have got this..

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23/12/2022

We had a bit of a wet start but this 95 year old bravely stepped onto the boat got herself a comfy seat in the cockpit and enjoyed a sail to see the Maori Rock Carvings. I think we may have a new record for the oldest passenger 👏🏼The youngest was a new baby.

01/12/2022

Lake Taupo experienced a 5.5 earthquake out in the lake which caused a wee tsunami here is some footage of the results!

Photo credit

22/10/2022

What beautiful weather we have for our long weekend! ⛵️

15/10/2022

It is so good to have overseas visitors coming to New Zealand again. Our team is very happy to take them out on our beautiful lake to see the majestic volcanoes and our Maori Rock Carvings

14/10/2022

Sailing trip to visit the Maori Rock Carvings. Including the one of the first swim s of the season!

30/09/2022

Looking for something to do in the school holidays? We tick all the boxes.
✅ eco friendly
✅ unique and authentic
✅2.5 hours away from the screen 😃