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Surf n Stay Whangamata
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Surf n Stay offers exciting travel experiences involving surfing packages and hostel accommodation at Whangamata on the Coromandel Peninsular of New Zealand. Our location allows countless opportunities to explore impressive scenery and unique cultural experiences within a popular kiwi travel destination.
We offer a onsite Surf School for everyone and every level, for kids & adults, families, women, students and corporations. In the peak summer period we are at our front beach location in Williamson park with the surf school running lessons 4 times in the day.
We are located just a short stroll from the beach and hire high quality equipment for surfing, kayaking and Standup paddleboarding, all year round. We also Guide kayak tours to Donut island an amazing sunken island with a hidden beach inside, just a paddle off the coast.
Our Surf Camp provides accommodation at our comfortable beach house for all travelers with in a friendly environment , come hangout with us!
Location
The welcoming surf town of Whangamata, with its large main beach is set against a backdrop of native forest park. The waves at this large beach break offer perfect conditions for surf beginners to learn in gentle, yet consistent waves. When the famous surf break at the left of the bay named ‘The Whanga Bar’ is on, it creates a beautiful, long left hander, starting with a steep drop in, a long barrel section and a nice, long wall.
Ashore lie Clark Island and Donut Island which can be reached by kayak or stand up paddle board. The Coromandel peninsula is steep and hilly and is largely covered in temperate rainforest. Just inland from the town, the Coromandel Forest Park is the place for hiking, mountain biking and hunting and the beautiful Wentworth waterfall is close by.
To get here from the Auckland airport takes one and a half hours.
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Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
The Beach Side Unit is our premium studio accommodation designed to accommodate up to 4 people. With a comfortable queen size bed, 2 singles, a private bathroom plus under cover outside area, it is ideal for families, couples or a group of friends that want to be a short one minute stroll away form the beach or just five minutes to town. The studio features its own dining table, mini grill, hot water jug and free wifi. Guests also have full use of the communal kitchen and BBQ facility.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 4
The Drifter shared room consists of 4 single beds set as bunks.
Beds are sold separately making this an affordable option for the solo traveller.
Drifter dorm bunks are spacious allowing guests to sit comfortably on the bed whilst relaxing with a good book or perhaps planning your next big adventure with the use of our free wifi.
Guests also have full use of the communal kitchen and BBQ facility.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 6
The Whangamata Bar Dorm consists of 6 single beds set as bunks.
Beds are sold separately so that the solo traveller can choose a cheaper backpackers option.
Whanga Bar Dorm bunks are spacious allowing guests to sit comfortably with a good book or use our free wifi to plan your next big adventure.
Guests also have full use of the communal kitchen and BBQ facility.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 1
The Soul Rider single room accommodates solo travellers or workers looking for more privacy while in Whangamata.
With a comfortable single bed, this room allows guests to have a good nights sleep after a fulfilled day. Guests have full access to the communal living, eating and bathroom areas.
You can never get lost
When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.
We don't provide airport transfers but you can book one easily here: Airport Transfers
- - Nearest Airport: Auckland
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 100
- - Time from Airport in a car: 1 and half hours
- - There is no train from the airport
- - There is a bus from the airport
Come Surf With Us
Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.
Surf Lessons we offer:
Beginner Surf Lessons
We provide surfboards, wet suits and certified Surf Instructors with years of experience. Each lesson is 2 hours long. Our beach break is a perfect starting point, with long rolling waves ideal for learning the basics of surfing.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
We provide surfboards, wet suits and certified Surf Instructors with years of experience. Each lesson is 2 hours long. We use the beach break or Whanga Bar and its famous long left
Private Surf Lessons
We combine video analysis, and if you are intermediate we get you to surf out the back and train in wave selection, duck diving, speed and turning techniques.We provide surfboards, wet suits and certified Surf Instructors with years of experience. Each session is approx 1 hour long,
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PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due at check in.
CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
- You can cancel anytime up to 30 days before travelling you will not be charged the balance.
The following cards are accepted at this property:
The Surfholidays Advantage
Easy messaging with a local surf host & expert to plan & book your dream surf holiday
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Authentic travel experiences
Surfholidays hosts ensure that you will have the best experience based on up-to-date local insights. On top of that, the vast majority of your money will go straight to support and grow local surf towns. -
Surfholidays offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee
If you are not fully satisfied, we’ll work with you to make it right.
- Host: Kat