Detailed course itinerary

Go learn to surf on New Zealand’s stunning and unspoilt North Island beaches and experience life as a surfer.

Travel to the best breaks on the North Island in the school’s customised surf wagon which will enable you to experience even the most secluded of beaches.

This surf tour is ideal for surfers of all backgrounds and experience levels as your guide will find the best waves to suit all abilities.

You will be taught by highly qualified and passionate instructors who have an extensive knowledge of the area, allowing them to give you a surfing experience that you’ll never forget.

Suitability
- Suitable for all surfing backgrounds and levels of experience
- Must be able to swim
- Minimum age 18

Course Schedule
- Tours run every Monday from October to April
- Your 5 day tour will start on Monday morning from central Auckland, for pick-up information please see the Pick-up Information section below
- You will return to central Auckland late afternoon on the Friday
- Each surf lesson is 2 hours long; you will have around 16 hours of tuition

Daily Itinerary
As surfing relies on tide and weather conditions this tour is always subject to change to provide you with the best surf conditions on offer. You will be based in Shipwreck Bay at the surf lodge and each day you will chase the best waves the North Island has to offer.

Day 1
- Depart from Auckland, heading for the far north of the island
- Today you will have your first surf lesson
- At night you will head to Shipwreck Bay where you will settle in to the surf lodge

Day 2
- After breakfast you will drive to find the best surf which could mean driving along the beaches to secluded surf locations
- Today you will have 2 surf lessons

Day 3
- Start the day with an early morning breakfast and then walk out the door to experience the excellent surf conditions in front of the surf lodge
- Today you will have 2 – 3 surf lessons

Day 4
- Continue to chase that perfect wave and experience another 2 surf lessons
- In the evening you will head back to the surf lodge for your final night

Day 5
- On your journey back to Auckland will provide you with the perfect opportunity to chase the waves on either coast line before arriving back by Friday afternoon
- Today you will have 1 surf lesson

If you want to take a break from surfing and experience the rest of what the region has to offer then there are plenty of options. You can choose from swimming, walks along the beach, golf, fishing, mountain biking, sand boarding or quad biking.

What will I learn?
- Safety issues
- How to handle the board in the water
- Where to position yourself at sea
- How to clear the breaking zone and deal with white water
- How to stand and lie on the board
- Line up positioning
- How to paddle to catch the waves
- Techniques to clear the break point and surge to the crest of the wave

Accommodation
- The school’s exclusive surf lodge is located in Shipwreck Bay and will be your home base during the tour
- The surf lodge is located right on a beach which hosts an excellent consistent break, ideal for learning
- The lodge provides dormitory style accommodation where you will share a bedroom and bathroom with your fellow surfers
- Twin and double rooms are available at additional cost

Meals
- Breakfast and dinner will be provided daily including sunset BBQs
- Lunch on Monday – Friday whilst in transit is at your own expense
- If you have any specific dietary requirements please enter them in to the special requirements box during the booking process

Pick-up Information
- All tours all depart from central Auckland at a central meeting point
- You will meet your tour guide under the big boat outside the Maritime Museum in Viaduct Harbour at 10am
- You will return to the same central point in Auckland at approximately 5pm on Friday
- Full details and maps will be given to you when you book the course

Equipment
- You will be kitted out in top quality surf boards, wetsuits and all the accessories you’ll need for your lessons
- You will be given a surf board according to your skill level and ability
- Body boards are also available on request
- There is a discount available if you would like to bring your own board and wetsuit, please email hello@golearnto.com

Get more from your holiday, have fun, experience life as a surfer and take home a new sporting skill and experience that will stay with you forever