What to do and see in Waikato Region, North Island: The Best Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

April 25, 2022 Leonardo Torrence

Waikato (/ˈwaɪkɑːtɔː/ or /ˈwaɪkætoʊ/) is a local government region of the upper North Island of New Zealand. It covers the Waikato, Hauraki, Coromandel Peninsula, the northern King Country, much of the Taupo District, and parts of Rotorua District. It is governed by the Waikato Regional Council.
Restaurants in Waikato Region

1. Surf Safe Surf Coaching Raglan

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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Surf Safe Surf Coaching Raglan

Surfing and Stand Up Paddle lessons for beginner to advanced

2. Raglan Paddleboarding

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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Raglan Paddleboarding

Raglan Paddleboarding provide fun professional paddleboarding lessons, tours, rentals, sup yoga and sales by ISA Qualified instructors in the beautiful area of Raglan, New Zealand, we are adventure audited for your peace of mind - so come, check us out and work on building your balance and fitness while having so much fun on the water. Discounts for large groups and schools provided.

3. UP Surf Coaching

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5.0 based on 38 reviews

UP Surf Coaching

If you want to become a competent surfer quickly, UP Surf Coaching provides surf courses and lessons that will take you beyond standing up, to the point where you can surf on your own confidently. You can expect a relaxed learning environment where you will learn a mix of physical skills, practical skills, and ocean knowledge. Coaching for experienced surfers is also available.

4. Raglan Watersports

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5.0 based on 69 reviews

Raglan Watersports

Raglan Watersports promote many activities so that you have the most fun on the ever changing waters of Raglan Harbour, including the exciting Surf on one of the worlds famous Breaks. Come and experience the pleasures of Paddleboarding and Kayaking or get the adrenalin flowing from the extreme sports of Kite Boarding and or Surfing on the famous Raglan "Ngarunui" Beach. If Kayak Fishing is your th

5. Surf N Stay New Zealand

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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Surf N Stay New Zealand

Surf n Stay Surf School is the local Surf School in Whangamata, operating from Williamson Park. *Daily surf lessons and rentals of quality equipment * Tours to the Islands *School holiday Programs for kids to develop their surf skills *After school programs for our locals and fellow holiday makers that come to enjoy We are an Approved surfing New Zealand Surf School and with certified coaches with 15 years of experience.

6. Green Wave Raglan

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Green Wave Raglan

Come experience New Zealand's top rated surf school! The Green Wave team is made up of three friendly local surfers with over 30 years of combined experience as a surf coaches here in Raglan. Instructors focus on ocean safety, surfing theory and technique to ensure all students progress with each lesson. Whether you have never set foot in the ocean or want to take your surfing to the next level, we guarantee to get you standing up (or your money back). Lessons include all equipment and free photos! Check our daily surf schedule at greenwaveraglan.com If one day of surfing just isn’t enough, Green Wave also offers multi-day “Surf and Stay” packages complete with accommodation, breakfast, family dinners, and guaranteed good times. Between Raglan's laid back town, active local community and incredible waves, you may never leave!

7. Outback Surf School

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Outback Surf School

Situated on the pristine east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, Pauanui Beach is the perfect location to experience the thrill surfing has to offer in a fun, safe and controlled environment. We welcome Children, Adults, Residents, Tourists and Corporate Groups and guarantee to provide a safe and enjoyable lesson for any standard of surfer. Our professional service and easy to follow teaching st

8. Whangamata Surf School

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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Whangamata Surf School

Quality surf lessons and hire on the beautiful Whangamata Beach. All owners and staff are locals who will help you find the best waves for you skill level. Coaches are all Surfing new Zealand Qualified instructors and know how to best advance you surfing while having some fun!

9. Raglan Surfing School

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Raglan Surfing School

Kia Ora & Welcome to the Raglan Surfing School. We are located on the West Coast of New Zealand in Raglan – a world-class surfing destination. We’ve been sharing the joys of surfing at the sandy beach breaks of Ngarunui for 20 years… because we are still loving it! Our qualified & friendly crew will do their utmost to give you that surfers feeling because your guaranteed we’ll get you up and riding the waves! We offer the best value beginner surfing lessons available because you get the most optimal student to instructor class ratio, everyday, with no minimum numbers needed! Private 1 on 1 lessons for intermediate/advanced surfers on request. We also have surfboards, bodyboards and wetsuit for rent without the transport hassles because our trailer is located at the beach in the summer season.

10. Taupo Wake Park

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Taupo Wake Park

Cable Wakeboarding, Taupo, NZ We have been operating in a man made lake beside the Waikato River. Our cable system is run by an electric motor, a cable runs between 2 towers with a ski handle pulling you. This becomes a big continuous figure 8 course. Whether you are a wakeboarder, skier, snowboarder or Kite Boarder you can ride our cable exactly like riding behind a boat, kite or snow but easier.

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