Lake Taupo Self Drive Doughboat - 90 Minutes
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Captain your own colourful Doughboat as you set off across the sparkling waters of Lake Taupo. After a quick safety briefing and getting fitted with lifejackets, you'll step aboard your electric boat and settle around the central picnic table. With your BYO food and drinks, Bluetooth speaker ready for your favourite playlist, and LED canopy lights adding a glow, you can instantly create the perfect floating picnic.
Drift across New Zealand’s largest lake at your own pace, taking in the mountain views and the stillness of Taupo’s deep blue water. Enjoy the freedom to cruise, relax, snack, or even hop in for a swim during your 90-minute private hire. With no licence required and the boat designed for comfort and stability, this laid-back lake adventure is perfect for families, couples, or friends wanting to try something different.
Location
What you need to know
- 90-minute self-drive Doughboat hire on Lake Taupo
- Bluetooth speaker and LED night lights on board
- Safety briefing and lifejackets
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
- This experience is 90 minutes in duration.
- This experience departs from Doughboats Lake Taupo Berth 21/59 Redoubt Street, Nukuhau, Taupo 3377.
- Casual clothing is recommended
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- Footwear is optional onboard
- Light jacket or windbreaker
- Swimwear and a towel
- Maximum of six participants
- Pets are permitted onboard
- No boating license required
- Maximum total weight limit is 500kg
- Not suitable for intoxicated participants
- This experience may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
- Minimum age to operate the boat is 18 years old, all ages are welcome
- In extreme weather conditions the tour may be cancelled if safety is a concern, you will be contacted by the provider and rescheduled
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
