About Taupō Watersports
Taupō Watersports is a jet ski and fun-water-activity operator based at the Taupō Marina on Redoubt Street. Specialising in self-guided jet ski adventures, they run the most technologically advanced fleet on the lake — late-model Yamaha jet skis fitted with built-in headset communication and GPS mapping that guides riders along scenic routes to the Māori Rock Carvings and back.
Beyond jet skis, Taupō Watersports offers banana boat rides for groups looking for a laugh-out-loud towed experience across the lake, plus doughboat rides — inflatable donut-shaped tubes towed at speed for pure fun. No experience is required for any activity, and full safety briefings are provided before every session. Two-seater and three-seater jet ski options cater to couples and families.
The standout feature is the self-guided GPS technology — riders follow a mapped route on a screen mounted to the handlebars, so they can explore the lake's highlights at their own pace without needing a guide boat. It is a genuinely independent adventure that still ensures you hit all the best spots on the water.
