Exceptional Dining, Served on Lake Taupō 

Combine private cruising aboard 38 South with premium catered dining for an experience that brings together great food, beautiful surroundings and time on the water. 

From leisurely lunches and elegant celebrations to a full day of cruising with a beautifully prepared meal at its centre, 38 South offers a distinctive way to dine on Lake Taupō. 

A Private Dining Experience on the Water 

This is more than bringing lunch along for the cruise. 

Gourmet dining aboard 38 South is designed to make food part of the experience, with premium catering tailored to your charter and occasion. Settle in with a drink, enjoy the changing Lake Taupō scenery and share a beautifully catered meal with your group in a completely private setting. 

Your dining experience can be incorporated into a few hours on the lake or become one of the highlights of a half-day or full-day charter, with time for sightseeing, swimming, fishing or simply relaxing onboard. 

Your Vessel 

38 South 

Premium Private Dining on the Lake 

38 South is a modern 42-foot Regal Grande Coupe offering an intimate setting for private dining experiences on Lake Taupō. 

With generous indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, a fully equipped galley and capacity for up to 12 day guests, she provides the perfect setting for premium catering and relaxed dining on the water. 

Whether you’re gathering around for lunch, celebrating something special or making exceptional food part of a full day on the lake, 38 South combines the comforts of a premium vessel with a dining experience unlike anything on shore. 

Gourmet Dining Options 

Shape your experience around the occasion, the food and how you want to spend your time on Lake Taupō. 

Popular options can include: 

• Premium catered lunches 

• Private dining cruises 

• Gourmet food and wine experiences 

• Special occasion dining 

• Birthday and anniversary celebrations 

• Dining combined with scenic cruising 

• Fishing followed by a meal onboard 

• Half-day gourmet experiences 

• Full-day premium charters with catering 

Highlights on the Water 

Beautiful food deserves an equally memorable setting. 

Enjoy premium catering while surrounded by Lake Taupō, with the freedom to dine inside or make the most of 38 South’s outdoor spaces and ever-changing lake views. 

Take your time over lunch, enjoy drinks with your meal, stop somewhere beautiful or build dining into a day of exploring the lake. With your own private vessel, there’s no need to rush to the next sitting or leave the table before you’re ready.