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Motuoapa Marina

Motuoapa Marina sits on the southern shore of Lake Taupō, roughly halfway between the towns of Taupō and Turangi, in a small village of the same name.

Opened in 2017 following an extensive redevelopment, the marina offers around 158–162 berths accommodating vessels from 8 to 14 metres, with power to pedestals and gated pier access.

Both permanent and temporary lease berths are available, and ramp use requires a permit. The facility is owned by the Crown and administered by the Lake Taupō Harbourmaster under the Department of Internal Affairs.

The lakebed itself is owned by Ngāti Tūwharetoa, the local Māori iwi, whose hapū were closely involved in the redevelopment.

Reclaimed land at the marina's northern end provides picnic, recreation, and parking areas open to the public around the clock, making Motuoapa a popular access point to New Zealand's largest freshwater lake for boaties and visitors alike.


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