# Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings

> A large carving of Ngātoroirangi, the navigator of the Te Arawa canoe, cut into a cliff on the western shore of Lake Taupō in 1976–79.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-mine-bay-maori-carvings/

A large carving of Ngātoroirangi, the navigator of the Te Arawa canoe, cut into a cliff on the western shore of Lake Taupō in 1976–79. It can be reached only by boat or kayak. Several operators sail from Taupō harbour, and trips run in the morning or at sunset.

- **Nearest town:** Taupō, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -38.7706, 175.9188

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Huka Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-huka-falls/) – 20 km
- [Craters of the Moon](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-craters-of-the-moon/) – 22 km
- [Aratiatia Rapids](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-aratiatia-rapids/) – 25 km
- [Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Walk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-tokaanu-thermal-pools/) – 27 km

## FAQs

### Where is Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings?

Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings is in Taupō, New Zealand, at GPS -38.7706, 175.9188.

### What is there to see near Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings?

Places worth a stop nearby: Huka Falls (20 km), Craters of the Moon (22 km), Aratiatia Rapids (25 km) and Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Walk (27 km).

### When is the best time to visit Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)