2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach
Overview
Learn to Surf @ Te Arai, Auckland #1 East Coast Surf Beach!
Blue water, white sand and consistent waves for all ages and stages
Te Arai is perfect sandy bottom beach, with consistent waves much better for beginner surfers than west coast beaches
Enjoy a 2hr fun, educational, and thrilling experience, standing riding waves by the end of your lesson!
Your coach will teach you about surf safety, paddling & standing techniques - and most importantly making sure you are riding down that wave
Your coaches provide beginner, intermediette and advanced coaching, working with you at your level
Safe, easy & fun surfing for all ages and stages. Youll be riding down the wave and learning new techniques!
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Qualified and experienced instructor
- All required equipment - Surfboard, leash, wetsuit and rash shirt
- Sunscreen protection
- 2 Hour surf lesson
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting Location
708 Te Arai Point Road
Te Arai 0975, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Learn to surf properly! Get ready for standing riding waves!
Safety,
Enquipment design,
Positioning,
Paddling technique,
Ocean awareness,
Getting out through the waves,
Timing & take off.
Master the popup, riding waves!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- You will receive immediate confirmation upon booking completion
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on 2 Hour Surf Lesson – Te Arai Beach?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-45231P1
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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 117 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Qualified and experienced instructor.
- All required equipment - Surfboard, leash, wetsuit and rash shirt.
- Sunscreen protection.
- 2 Hour surf lesson.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2 Hour Surf Lesson – Te Arai Beach will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Qualified and experienced instructor
- All required equipment - Surfboard, leash, wetsuit and rash shirt
- Sunscreen protection
- 2 Hour surf lesson
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- You will receive immediate confirmation upon booking completion
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
