Doughboats Lake Taupo
Drive our Electric, Self-Driven Doughboats on Lake Taupo in New Zealand!
Eco-friendly Doughboats Adventures!
Doughboats Rental
From $155 All Ages 1.5 Hours
Experience Lake Taupo in New Zealand’s only eco-friendly “Doughboats,” donut-shaped boats with quiet electric engines and Bluetooth speakers for a unique outing. Ideal for groups up to six, these boats offer a fun, easy-to-operate adventure, with evening cruises featuring multicolored lights for added charm. Heaters and blankets available by request for the colder months.
Ride the waves, Discover the legends!
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Doughboats is a Taupo must-do!
Grab your food/drinks & head out on Lake Taupo in New Zealand’s only donut boats.
Our eco-friendly, electric, self-driven Doughboats are the most unique way to experience the lake. Suitable for all ages & easy to drive!
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A great way to enjoy the lake. We went at 8am and had breakfast on board. A lovely start to the day. Boats felt safe and staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
– Rivertyr23 - Tripadvisor
Awesome experience, and the 5pm slot let's you get a good view of the sunset over the lake. It can get a little scary for first timers when you go over the bigger waves. I would do it again. The Google map layer makes it easy to navigate your way back when it gets dark but will need some one with a good orientation.
– Shiven R - Tripadvisor
Staff were super friendly, we had a person who couldn’t standing for more than a few seconds and they went out of their way to accommodate. Lake was a little bit rougher than expected but it was still fun. Wish we knew beforehand that you could get off the boat and into the lake as we would have wore some togs.
– Courteney B - Tripadvisor
Such a fun way to watch the sunset! Great communication, easy to use and felt safe the whole time. Cool thing to do wether you're with family, group of friends or even a romantic date. I can imagine on a hot day it would be fun to jump off the side as there is a ladder to easily climb back in.
– Jessica F - Tripadvisor
Beautiful start to a stunning day watching the sun rise over Mt Tauhara. Customer service was impeccable, boat was easy to use and comfy enough for two hours. Views... spectacular. Great time had.
– Ange - Tripadvisor