Iconic Lake Taupo Tourism Business

Doughboats & Taupo Watersports –
Two high-performing lakefront brands + 3 rare marina berths. Motivated sale before summer ends.
A rare chance to buy two of Taupo’s most recognisable tourism operations in one turnkey package. Doughboats Lake Taupo and Taupo Watersports generate strong summer revenue, have streamlined systems, and come with impossible-to-obtain marina access.
Previously listed through a brokerage, the owners are now selling privately — giving buyers the opportunity to secure these businesses at the best possible price.
Sellers are motivated to complete the sale before the end of summer.

Highlights
Two complementary tourism businesses in one sale
Prime position in Taupo Marina
15-year marina berth waitlist — buyer secures 3 berths, including 1 unused berth for expansion
Strong summer cashflow + low off-season overheads
Ideal for year-round operator or high-profit seasonal operation
Excellent branding, reviews, and social media visibility
Easy-to-run systems and SOPs
Growing demand from domestic and international visitors

What’s Included
Doughboats Lake Taupo
Electric donut-style hire boats
Safe, easy to operate, and highly “Instagrammable”
Popular with families, groups, and events
Strong organic marketing + repeat customers
Taupo Watersports
Jet ski hire with safety tech
SUP fleet
Banana boat rides (seasonal)

Marina Access – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Advantage
This sale includes three marina berths:
1 for Doughboats
1 for jet skis
1 completely free berth for future growth
With a 15-year waitlist for berths, this sale offers the only realistic way for a newcomer to operate in the Taupo Marina.
Once sold, the opportunity is gone.

Lifestyle Flexibility
Operate year-round or only during peak + shoulder months for high profit and low annual workload.

Enquire Now
The owners are ready to sell before the end of summer trading season.
Don’t miss one of Taupo’s most rare and valuable marina-based tourism opportunities.