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Taupo Sailing Adventures - Tiua - Māori Rock Carvings Sailing & Private Charters

Berth #14 and #16/17, 65 Redoubt Street , Taupō Town , New Zealand .

Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our beautiful luxurious sailing catamaran Tiua on Lake Taupo. Explore the Māori Rock Carvings on a scheduled trip or book a private charter.

Pricing and Conditions

Infants under 2 years are free

Trips take about 2.5 hours and are subject to minimum numbers, lake and weather conditions. Bring a warm jacket just in case and a towel if you fancy a swim.

Cancellations made 24 hours in advance will incur no fee for scheduled trips. If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund. People failing to show up for check in will not be refunded. Failing to cancel will result in loss of 100% of the total booking price. Please note: we will be unable to hold bookings for you, if you do not confirm your booking.

Tiua's luxury fit out with spacious saloon, covered cockpit and high-end fittings offers comfort and class. She is the only boat suitable for all weather sailing on Lake Taupo, making her a great choice to visit the Māori Rock Carvings. Enjoy the large deck and lean bag on some beanbags or get shelter from rain, wind or sun in the saloon and cockpit. Discover the beauty of the largest freshwater lake in Australasia, its breath taking clear waters and stunning surroundings of mountains and hidden bays. Learn from your experienced guide about the history of the lake, the Māori Rock Carvings, and their cultural significance. Stop for a swim in the fresh waters before snuggling up under some blankets. There is a fully licensed bar on board.

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Tiua – 53ft Sailing Catamaran – Fresh Water Charter Boat Rotorua Lakes

• Name: Tiua – 53ft Sailing Catamaran – Fresh Water Charter Boat Rotorua Lakes
• Charter Boats
• | Catamaran
• Day Guests: 50
• Hourly Rate: $660.00
• Location: Rotorua Lakes
• Budget: Low

Description

You will love the adventure of this truly unique New Zealand experience.

Together you’ll sail a beautiful catamaran to explore the stunning Lake Rotoiti, learn how to take the helm, hoist the sails, grind the winches and set your course for adventure.

With an abundance of beautiful secluded bays, great fishing spots, and the stunning lake edge thermal hot pools, your choices are endless.

Swim into little known glow worm caves or stand up paddle board the native sheltered shorelines to one of the many sandy beaches.

To help top off your adventure on the water there are a variety of delicious menu options complemented by classic New Zealand beverages. Whilst the crew prepares your BBQ you can relax in a bean bag to enjoy the lakes striking scenery and wildlife.

The yacht Tiua is available for exclusive charter and offers the perfect setting for groups between 2 and 50 people, with plenty of comfortable spaces for all weather sailing.

Specifications Berthage:  Okawa Bay Lake Rotoiti, Rotorua Vessel Type:  Sailing Catamaran Length:  53 feet – 16 Meters Build:  Fountaine Pajot Cruising Speed:  6 knots Top Speed:  9 knots Number of Guests Day Time:  up to 50 Number of Guests Overnight:  6 Number Sleeping Berths:  3 doubles Number of Cabins and Layout:  3 Double Cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms Heads:  4 Number of Crew:  2 - 3 Crew Cabin:  2

Galley:  Fully Equip Onboard BBQ:  Yes       Charge for use:  No On board Chef:  No Liquor Licence:  Yes Managers Cert:  Yes Catering:  Menus available on request BYO Beverages Allowed:  Not allowed BYO Catering Allowed:   Yes         $15 per person

If you choose to BYO : The yacht has platters, glasses, cutlery, plates and everything needed for catering. Staff can assist with your food preparation, serving and clean up on request.

Charter Types : BBQ’s, Day Charters, Sunset Cruise, Champagne Breakfast, Fine Dining, Social Groups, Celebrations, Birthday Parties, Weddings, Honey Moons, Corporate Functions, Product Launches, Business Meetings, Team Building and Staff Rewards

Other Activities : Swimming, lake edge hot pools, tree and cliff jumping, glow worm cave swimming and hot water beach exploration.

Equipment : Surround Sound Music System, fishing gear,

Rates  – Inc GST

Hourly Rate (min 3 hours):  $660 per hour Daily 8 Hour Rate: $4,720

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Welcome to Pure Cruise   

Unmistakably New Zealand

Naturally Served

Home of the totally unique new boat 'The Airstream Project'

Pure Cruise offers escape to sheltered bays, geothermal beaches, glow worm caves and lake edge hot pools.  Our unique vessels are specifically  designed for shared daily  charters and private experiences created just for you.

Experience Lake Rotoiti, geothermal areas and local Maori heritage

Explore the sparkling waters and hidden gems of picturesque Lake Rotoiti and discover beautiful sandy coves, lake edge hot springs and cultural sites. Your skipper and host will recite stories of the lake, it’s history and the local indigenous Maori people. Guests can choose to soak in the rejuvenating Manupirua lakeside hot pools. Cruises can be tailored to your requirements and duration, with a usual charter taking 3-4 hours.

Kind words from our previous guests.

"A group of 20 - all locals excited to experience something so different on our doorstep! We celebrated our Company's 25th anniversary with the Pure Cruise Team and it was truly a day to remember. The team were wonderful and professional, sailing their well kept catamaran, Tiua, on Lake Rotoiti to parts unknown. From being welcomed on board with cheese platters/fruit and refreshments to the fabulous gourmet BBQ lunch the staff were marvellous making sure we enjoyed the day. "

Christy G, Rotorua

Moscow Mule

Liquor.com has been serving drinks enthusiasts and industry professionals since 2009. Our writers are some of the most respected in the industry, and our recipes are contributed by bartenders who form a veritable "Who's Who" of the cocktail world.

The Moscow Mule is a classic combination of vodka, ginger beer, and lime. Known for it's iconic copper mug, the drink's enduring popularity has left it as a mainstay in bars since the mid-20th century. Despite its name, the Moscow Mule was actually invented in Los Angeles as part of an early stateside marketing push for vodka, and the drink itself is considered an example of the Buck family of drinks—those that include a spirit with citrus and ginger beer.

The History of the Moscow Mule

The Moscow Mule is a mid-century classic that was born in 1941 and helped contribute to vodka’s rise in America. As the legend goes , it was concocted by two men. John Martin needed to sell Smirnoff vodka, a new and generally unknown spirit during the middle of the 20th century that his distribution company had recently purchased. Another man, bar owner Jack Morgan, wanted to deplete the stash of ginger beer taking up space at his Cock ‘n’ Bull pub. They decided to combine the two ingredients with a little lime, and the rest is history. (Though there is a conflicting origin story that says that a bartender by the name of Wes Price was the true originator of the cocktail’s recipe.)

The origin of the Moscow Mule mug is slightly less clear, though evidence points to the connection originating with a Russian woman named Sophie Berezinski, who's father owned copper factory called Moscow Copper Co. Allegedly, poor sales in their home country left the younger Berezinski to travel to the U.S. to find new buyers.

As historian David Wondrich observes, the copper mugs reached Cock 'n' Bull and were used to create a visually distinct presentation for the new cocktail, helped along by Martin who took Polaroid instant photos (then a recent invention) of Los Angeles bartenders and guests holding the copper mugs alongside bottles of Smirnoff. The photos were displayed throughout the bar and given to patrons to share, almost in the same vein as modern social media influencers. As the photos proliferated throughout the Los Angeles cocktail community, it helped to spur demand for the novel drink.

Regardless of how the drink was invented, the easygoing combination of vodka, spicy ginger and tart lime—all packaged neatly in an eye-catching mug—was a hit. More than a quarter century later, the Moscow Mule remains a star. It has even spawned variations, like the Mezcal Mule with mezcal and the Kentucky Mule with bourbon.

Why the Moscow Mule Works

The simple cocktail combines vodka with ginger beer and fresh lime juice. It’s a no-tools-required drink that is built right in that shiny copper mug. Of course, while said mug is always preferred for serving, it’s not essential and shouldn’t deter you from making a Moscow Mule. The drink tastes great no matter the receptacle. So if a highball glass or rocks glass is all you have on hand, don’t fret.

Any preferred vodka will work nicely in the mule, but high-quality ginger beer is a must. You want a top-notch option that and offers enough of a spicy bite to complement the liquor and lime. And keep that bottle cold before you employ it your Moscow Mule. Cold keeps the bubbles brisk and helps stall dilution when you mix all the drink’s ingredients.

This recipe brings the legendary drink up to date while remaining true to its refreshing roots. At its core, the Moscow Mule is deceptively simple and incredibly easy to mix, perfect for any season.

Liquor.com / Tim Nusog

Ingredients

2 ounces vodka

1/2 ounce lime juice , freshly squeezed

3 ounces ginger beer , chilled

Garnish: lime wheel

Fill a Moscow Mule mug (or highball glass) with ice, then add the vodka and lime juice.

Top with the ginger beer.

Garnish with a lime wheel.

What If I Don’t Have a Copper Mug?

No doubt about it: The textured copper mug is a gorgeous part of a classic Moscow Mule. Truth is, it’s less the copper that matters than the conductivity of copper as a type of metal. So, blasphemous as it may appear, a Julep cup—or any other metal container—is a delightful substitute. Because you’ll still get that frosty, deeply cold result.