Te Arai
White sand, gentle banks and our Northland HQ. The beach the camps call home.
- $79 per person
- $69 each for 4 or more
- Family groups welcome
Day programs
2 hour surf lessons
Two hours, one goal: you, standing, grinning. ISA qualified coaches, boards and wetsuits included, three coasts to choose from.
from $69
Ages 6+
Gear included
Te Arai · Orewa · Christchurch
Three coasts, transparent prices
Pick your beach, book instantly
Orewa
Auckland's easiest learner beach, 20 minutes from the CBD on the Hibiscus Coast.
- $79 per person
- Soft rolling waves, big sandy bank
- After work and weekend sessions
Christchurch
Sumner and the city beaches, South Island salt at learner-friendly prices.
- $69 youth, $79 adult
- $65 each for 4 or more
- South Island's home of learning to surf
How it works
Two hours, well spent
Every lesson starts on the sand: safety, technique, and how to read the bank you are about to surf. Then it is wetsuits on and waves until your arms file a complaint. Instructors are ISA qualified, first aid trained and police checked, with target ratios of no more than 1:6 in the water, the same standard behind every Aotearoa Surf program since 2002.
Hooked after one session? Lessons are the gateway to a Surf Experience weekend or a Surf Tour.
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What learners say
★★★★★
My son absolutely loves Aotearoa Surf School. He began with group lessons a few years back and has moved on to private sessions. Tony, Sam, Toby and Marit have each been incredibly supportive and fantastic.
★★★★★
Great lesson with Javi at Te Arai for our 10 year old. He was catching the green waves in no time. Absolutely knackered at the end, but a very happy boy.
★★★★★
Our ten year old loved her days of surf lessons. She learnt great skills, got much better at standing swiftly and even learnt a simple turn. The instructors were encouraging and structured the day well for learning.
Questions
Lesson FAQ
What is included?
Two hours of coaching, surfboard and wetsuit. Just bring togs, a towel and a smile; we handle the rest.
What ages can join?
Group lessons from age 6. Younger or nervous surfers do best with a private lesson, which starts at age 4.
Where and when do lessons run?
Te Arai, Orewa and Sumner, with sessions daily. Book online for live times at your beach.
Is there a group deal?
Yes. Te Arai drops to $69 each for 4 or more, Christchurch to $65 each for 4 or more.
Will I actually stand up?
Most first timers stand up in their first two hour lesson. Every session starts on the sand with a welcome, safety and technique, then it is waves until your arms file a complaint.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You should be comfortable in the water, but lessons run in waist to chest deep water on learner banks with instructors right beside you. Tell your coach and they will keep you in your depth.
What if the surf is no good?
We run in nearly all conditions. If there is lightning or a tsunami, that's a no go! Instructors make the call and move or reschedule the session.
What is the cancellation policy?
5 days notice for a full refund, or reschedule free of charge. Full terms are shown at checkout.
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Te Arai Orewa Christchurch