Experience the Kaikoura surfing culture
We’re a family owned & operated surfing business with quality gear & excellent customer service. We offer qualified professional instructors in a safe & fun environment.
Renowned Surf School in Kaikoura NZ
Experience the Kaikoura surfing culture from the wave-rich Mangamaunu coastline. We have a range of packages available, including surf & stay, surf school, freedom hire, SUP lessons, tours, SUP hire & plenty of other fun activities too.
Kiwi Surf Experience is located in Kaikoura on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, where the mountains meet the sea. Watch the video above to discover why Kaikoura is one of Aotearoa (New Zealand’s) top holiday destinations.
WHAT YOU CAN DO…
It’s all about having the time of your life at one of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand.
SURFING LESSONS
GROUP LESSONS
PRIVATE LESSONS
sup (paddelboard)
THE KIWI SURF EXPERIENCE
Kia Ora From Kaikoura
From the moment you start your Kiwi Surf Experience, you’ll see the passion & enthusiasm we have for the unique NZ surf & beach culture. You’ll soak up the beautiful remote locations, super-cool local characters & of course, the surfing & stand up paddle boarding. Your Kiwi Surf Experience is sure to be the highlight of your time in New Zealand. We look forward to going surfing with you!

EPIC LOCATION
Enjoy our remote, pristine & uncrowded surfing beaches with incredible mountains as your backdrop. With Kiwi Surf, you’ll experience the most celebrated lifestyle on the planet.
LEARN TO SURF WITH SPECIALISTS
We’re a family owned & operated surfing business with quality gear & excellent customer service. We offer qualified professional instructors in a safe & fun environment.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
With years of experience, Kiwi Surf has superior instructional techniques to assist all levels of surfers.

INSTRUCTORS
Fully-qualified Instructors with Level 1 Beginner & Level 2 Advanced Coaching Qualifications to ensure you surf at your best.

LOCATION
We’re on the doorstep of the wave-rich Mangamaunu coastline where we have skate park waves to suit your abilities with calm & uncrowded waves too.

EQUIPMENT
With a wide range of boards & wetsuits, we can ensure that you’ll get the best equipment to assist your surfing experience.

SAFETY
Surf safety & ocean awareness is our highest priority, so our instructors will ensure you have a fully safe & totally fun time.

FUN
We @ Kiwi Surf Experience will put you where the waves are to ensure you have the most fun & share the stoked we live for, super blessed.
BOOK YOUR FIRST LESSON TODAY
Learn to surf or stand up paddleboard on the best waves the South Island has to offer with
professional surf coach and Body Glove team rider Dave Lyons.

LOCATION
63 Kiwa Road, Hapuku
Kaikoura, New Zealand
GET IN TOUCH
Phone: +64 274 188 900
Txt: 027 41 88 900
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