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Aotearoa Surf School & Board Hire

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Te Arai, New Zealand

aotearoasurf.co.nz
Surf school· Water sports equipment rental service· Surf shop

Aotearoa Surf School & Board Hire Reviews | Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Aotearoa Surf School & Board Hire is located in Te Arai, New Zealand on 11 Te Arai Point Road. Aotearoa Surf School & Board Hire is rated 4.9 out of 5 in the category surf school in New Zealand.

Address

11 Te Arai Point Road

Phone

+64 94315760

Service options

Online classesOn-site services

Amenities

Gender-neutral toilets

Open hours

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Callum Webster

Really easy to book. The instructions were straight forward and within an hour I was standing up on the board. The instructor Lee was also friendly and good at communicating. Would definitely recommend!

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Heather Tosh

I can not recommend Aotearoa Surf school enough! Even before I booked, I was having issues sorting my booking (I'm terrible with tech for my age) and Che was super helpful and quick to email me back on how to resolve the issues. I was quite hesitant and anxious to attend the lesson as I had a bad first experience the day before with another surf school. Before the Lesson: I was greeted by Che and the awesome receptionist in the surf shop, who reassured me that despite my bad previous experience, this will be fun and you will be well attended to by the three staff. I then arrived at the lesson near the car park and the instructors (can't remember all their names sorry!) were so quick to fix me up with a well fitting wetsuit and answer any questions that our group may have had. We then had a safety briefing which was super informative and worth listening to as the instructors were really engaging with the group and you can tell they actually enjoyed their job. The Lesson: Just before heading out we all got a surfboard that suited us and were taught how to correctly fit a leash, the two ways of 'popping up', the basic names of the board and what to do/expect in the water. We then hit the waves and the instructors were there to support you if you wanted it and gave you advice on how to improve and cheered you on when standing up! Seriously the staff/encouragement makes all the difference I was able to stand up multiple times by the end of the lesson. The Staff: All the instructors/staff I spoke to at the surf school were so lovely to chat to and didn't make you feel any less for being a beginner. Conclusion: - Highly recommended especially if you're nervous about starting out - Amazing staff who WILL support you - Worth the money

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Monique Weber

Such good value for money. The weather and waves were perfect and the instructions easy to follow. Loved how the instructors moved seemlessly amongst the group to ensure every one was both enjoying the experience and learning from it. Awesome to be able to ride a few waves in just two hours from knowing nothing! Only downside was wetsuits come in all shapes and sizes but they don't seem to have much variety there, if you have your own, definitely take it.

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anna campbell

This is the second year we’ve taken our kid’s and friends for a birthday party with the crew at Aotearoa Surf School. It’s awesome. The kids were all standing by the end of the lesson and had a blast. Easy to book, clear instructions, great team who are awesome with kids. The kids came away on top of the world having had a great time.

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Mike Ahnemann

We had an awesome private surf lesson with Aotearoa Surf! Kiana was a great instructor - she worked with us to help us catch some beautiful waves, and helped us understand basic etiquette out there. The gear worked well, and the beach at Te Arai is a hidden gem.

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Claire Hall

I decided to do a last minute surf lesson on my own and I wasn't disappointed! The booking process was super easy and the 3 surf instructors seamlessly looked after our group from beginning to end. I wasn't sure what to expect out of the lesson and I can honestly say that I had the best time and didn't expect to want to get on a board again so quickly! Next time I'm in the area I wouldn't hesitate to book again. I also had a look around the Eco Pods and Glamping Tent and they look amazing, they're really well done and situated on a beautiful piece of land with amazing views! Well done Aotearoa Surf, a great service all round. See you next time.

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Ianthe Jones

My son had a lesson with Tiger and he loved it. She worked with him to get him more confident and improving his technique. She was patient and encouraging.

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V Valencia C

So great experience! Thanks to Leigh. He has been an amazing instructor. The objective was to get standing on the board once, and I had plenty of them!! Great communication, good equipment, safe and customized to your level. The beach is beautiful, perfect to have some fun. Highly recommended! See you next time!

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