5 Day Learn to Surf Surfari - Self drive option

Learn to surf and discover the real New Zealand!

This price is for Self Drive and Surfers Special if you have your own board and wetsuit.

The 5 Day Tour is a surf surfari for beginners to advanced alike. Our custom tailored surf wagon gets you on the beach to remote locations where you can learn to surf in uncrowded conditions. Our tour takes us to the sub-tropical waters and climate of the winterless North, which offers a variety of waves to suit all abilities.

Learning to surf is all about
1) Having access to the right equipment, which we provide
2) Finding the waves that best suit your ability
3) Being given the right instruction

You will find this trip is not just your average tour for many it is a life changing experience. You will live the life of a surfer “Only a surfer knows the feeling” Quoted by Billabong. If you don't believe us just read some of the comments in our guestbook or visit our cool pics page and see for yourself.

Most of our customers are beginners but many experienced surfers take our trips because we find the best waves to suit all abilities. For the new surfer having good surfers on board is a bonus, by hanging with them it will greatly improve your surfing. The drawback is your vocabulary will change and words like pits, gnarly, point break, going off! It is all part of the experience so not to worry. Our tour heads north for the simple reasons of the sub tropical water and climate, the remote and unspoiled beaches, and the consistency of the surf due to the proximity of the 3 coasts (North, East and West).

Why would you come with us?

We have our own exclusive lodge (Ahipara Surf Lodge) which is located right on the beach in Ahipara. In front of the lodge is a very good consistent beach break, which offers great learning and longboarding waves.

We have been running these trips for 7 years, you won't find better!

Our (International Surf Association) surf coaches have extensive local knowledge which allows them to find quality waves and give you a surfing adventure that you will never forget.

We take small groups (10:1 Ratio) to ensure you get the attention you need.
You will quickly meet new friends and enjoy Northland's amazing scenery through the eyes of a surfer.

+ 64 9 828-0426

Itinerary / Highlights

Your Guides
All our guides are internationally recognised ISA surf coaches and they hold a minimum level 1 endorsement. They have been trained in surf safety hold current first aid certificates for your safety.

Adventure Activities
Ahipara is an adventure playground! You can swim, walk along the beach, play golf, go fishing, go mountain biking, sand boarding or take a quad bike tour. To be honest surfing twice a day will burn you out. If you have the energy or want to take a day out from surfing there are plenty of options.

Daily Itinerary
There are always surprises and last second detours on this trip. Tangaroa and Tawhirimatea, (the gods of the ocean and the elements) ultimately dictate our itinerary. Surfing is all about tide and weather conditions hence the flexible nature of our trip. We base ourselves at Shipwreck Bay and head out every day chasing the best waves northland has to offer.

Day 1 - Kia Ora, Welcome. The search begins departing Auckland we head to the far north (Ahipara Surf Lodge). Today we have 1 surf.

Day 2 - We will find the best waves in northland. This could mean driving on the beach to get you to secluded surf locations. 2 surfs today.

Day 3 -We either surf in front of the lodge on the west coast or take a short drive to the east coast. Surf 2 coasts in one day!

Day 4 - More of day 2 & 3. By evening our surf pilgrimage will bring us back to Ahipara Surf Lodge for our fianl night. 2 surfs today.

Day 5 - Back to Auckland chasing waves on either coast. We arrive in Auckland late Friday afternoon. 1 surf today.

Bonuses: Sunsets, dolphins, whales, wild horses, perfect waves just to name a few.

General Information

Tours depart Auckland every Monday from Oct to May.
We are limited to 10 seats and most trips book out so please book early! First come first served.
Departure time on Monday is 10am from under the Big Boat in the Viaduct Harbour. You will be sent a map when booking.
Return time on Friday is normally around 5pm.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

4 night's accommodation, dormitory style at Ahipara Surf Lodge (bedding provided).