Surfing is all about practise, that’s why we offer a generous discount for return surfers. Ask your guide for a return surfers voucher.

Surf Camps New Zealan

For beginners who are new to the sport of surfing. It is very important that you understand the dangers at surf beaches.
You will learn the fundamentals of surfing, surf safety and surfing rules.

NZ$90 if you have your own Board and Wetsuit or 
NZ$120 using our gear

• Pick up times (7:30am, 10am, 12:30pm) depending on the tides.
• The day is around 7hrs long if we hit the west coast and 9hrs if we hit the east.
• Includes 2 x surf lessons, surfboards, wetsuits, water safety and surfing rules.
• BYO lunch or we can make a lunch stop.
  

Available Dates for Next School Holidays
Available every school holidays. Please contact us for dates.

Over the 2 days you will learn the fundamentals of surfing, surf safety and surfing rules.
This course includes 4 lessons and will get you on your way to progress to the intermediate stage.
If you complete the 2 day course you will receive a New Zealand Surf Tours Certificate.

NZ$140 if you have your own Board and Wetsuit or 
NZ$189 using our gear

Pick up times (7:30am, 10am, 12:30pm) depending on the tides. The day is around 7hrs long if we hit the west coast and 9hrs if we hit the east. Includes 2 x surf lessons, surfboards, wetsuits, water safety and surfing rules. BYO lunch or we can make a lunch stop. Available Dates for Next School Holidays Available every school holidays. Please contact us for dates.

PRIVATE INTERMEDIATE LESSONS

Operates on a 2 to1 basis with an instructor in the water with you at all times.
We believe that once you get to this stage the training needs to be more personalised.
You will probably only need a few lessons until you have enough confidence to go away, practise and reach the next level.

Intermediate Stage 1
For people who have mastered the art of standing in the white water.

Course includes:

• Paddling out back using rips.
• Introduction to green waves.
• Ideal point to catch the green wave.
• Green wave take offs.

NZ$99 per lesson, each lesson lasts approximately 2 hours.
Minimum 1 person for 2 lessons per day.
Includes surfboards, wetsuits and transport if needed.

Intermediate Stage 2
For people who can drop into the green wave.

Course Includes:

• Bottom and top turns
• Cut backs
• Floaters and re-entries
• Tube riding

NZ$99 per lesson, each lesson lasts approximately 2 hours.
Minimum of 1 person for 2 lessons per day.
Includes surfboards, wetsuits and transport if needed.

For all bookings and enquiries please contact us.

PRIVATE ADVANCED LESSONS

Our advanced classes operate on a 2 to 1 basis.
Aimed at solid surfers who want to take their surfing to the next level, our crew has worked with Maz Quinn and Daniel Kereopa.

Course Includes:

• Surf fitness, phycology and nutrition.
• Video analysis.
• Improving your competitive edge for competitions.
• Fine tuning manoeuvres.

NZ$99 per lesson, each lesson lasts approximately 2 hours.
Minimum of 1 person for 2 lessons per day.
Includes surfboards, wetsuits and transport if needed.

For all bookings and enquiries please contact us.

Next 5 Day Camp - 21st January 2008

(Very popular! Maximum numbers 7. Book early to avoid dissapointment).

5 day Learn to Surf Camp
Ideal for kids who really want to progress with their surfing!

This is the ultimate in surf coaching.
Our instructor will work with the kids every day to ensure their safety and make sure they are progressing to a good standard so that they enjoy their surfing.
The kids will be surfing every day in conditions that suit their ability. Our off road 4x4 wagon will get them on the beach to remote surfing locations where they can learn to surf in uncrowded, safe conditions.
Parents are welcome, and this is a great way for the whole family to learn to surf.

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 instructions and coaching.

Most of the kids are beginners and progress extremely fast. We have many kids that have been on this trip a number of times and are now intermediate surfers.

Where do we go?
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, West). The surf up around Ahipara is ideal for learning to surf, and there is always a good wave to learn on somewhere in the area.

Why would you come with us?
Well the groups are small, you will meet new friends and there is no better way to see the North than through the eyes of a surfer. You may even get to experience nature at its best with dolphins and whales cruising our beaches and the vast marine life at our marine reserves.

Your Guides
Are Surf New Zealand endorsed surf coaches that have extensive local knowledge this experience allows them to give you a surfing adventure that you will never forget.

Water Safety
Over the 5 days the students will learn about surfing etiquette and surf safety.

They will also have a good understanding of:

• Who has the right of way on the wave and drop ins.
• Rips and how to escape them, identify them, and use them to your advantage.
  
• Tides and the effect they have on the waves.
• Different types of waves, beach profiles and different breaks.
  
• Different wind condition, offshores, onshores and costal sea breezes and the effect it has on the surf.
• How to read weather pattens, what causes the surf and the formation of ocean swells.

Risk Management
NZ Surf Tours has a thorough risk management plan in every vehicle, which covers the different types of risks; dangers, risk management strategies and emergency plan procedures.
Our guides all have their Surf NZ level 1 endorsements and subsequently have their First Aid Cert, National Lifeguard Award and/or Bronze Medallion awards. They also have a Sports Coaching NZ level one course.

Product Detail
All you have to do is surf and relax on sun-drenched beaches; we take care of the rest.
We provide:

• 5 days surfing
  
• 4 nights accommodation, dormitory style at our very own surf lodge. Ahipara Surf Lodge is right on the beach and has a great learning wave right in front of the house. (Upgrades: Twin $25 per night/per person).
  
• 3 fresh meals daily. Vegetarians no problem. Lunch on Monday and Friday at your own expense while in transit.
  
• All transportation, pick up and drop off at your Auckland city location.
  
• Surfboard, body board (by request), wetsuit, and accessories.
  
• Daily Surf Lessons
  
• Beach activities
  
• Best of all we provide a soulful surfing experience.
  

Daily Itinerary
There are always surprises and last minute detours on this trip. This way you get to experience the best New Zealand has to offer, so don’t be locked into the itinerary you are about to read. Every day we will chase waves on either coast depending on the wind and swells, the only fixed part of the itinerary is the set accommodation spot at Shipwreck Bay.

Day 1
The search begins as we make our way to Ahipara, we will surf either the west or east coast which ever has the best conditions on the day.

Day 2
The majority of the driving for the next three days will be on the beach. This way we can get you to those secluded surf locations where there are no footprints in the sand we can work on those surf skills.

Day 3
Start the day with a surf and breakfast. Then the search begins again by
exploring the far north and searching for that perfect wave.

Day 4
More of day 3 but you might even get to see wild horses, fur seals, ancient kauri forests, giant sand dunes this is nature at its best.

Day 5
Back down the coast chasing waves on both coasts.
We will arrive back in Auckland in the late afternoon.

Bonuses: Sunsets, dolphins, wales, wild horses and dune boarding just to name a few.

What to bring:
Personal items, sunscreen, sunglasses,
towel, spending money, and lots of energy.

General Information

• Tours leave every Monday by 10 am and return Friday in the late afternoon.
  
• Our surf season runs from approximately October through to May.
  
• Tour groups are a maximum of seven so be in quick, first come first served.
  

Available Date for Next School Holidays
October 1st 2007

Bookings (Minimum Age 10)
You need to complete a Student Registration Form and a Conditions of Booking Form, these are available on the contact/booking page for downloading and printing.They can then either be faxed or posted to us.
These forms need to be completed by parents whose kids are under the age of 18.
You need to declare any medical conditions you may have as well as any disabilities.
We also need to know about vegetarians and any food allergies you may have.
If you need to see the menu for the week please contact us.

Methods of payment:
Cash
Credit Card (Master Card, Visa)
Cheque

Price
NZD $699 all-inclusive
NZD $599 (Surfers Special if you have your own board and wetsuit)

For all bookings and enquiries please CLICK HERE.