Karioi Lodge Raglan, New Zealand
Karioi Lodge has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
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3 nights accommodation & 4 days surf
A half-day beginner surfing lesson with full instruction on day one.
Independent board and wetsuit hire on subsequent days
Accommodation at the surf school base – Karioi Lodge.
We give the budding surfer the best opportunity for practicing the skills learned in the initial beginner lesson with all surf equipment, accommodation and beach transport provided during their stay.
Lessons are held at Ngarunui Beach about 5 minutes drive away from the lodge. This beach is beautiful, long and sandy so you don’t have to worry about rocks or crowds of people in the water.
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Kia ora and welcome to an amazing off to beat backpackers and campervan site in Whale Bay, Raglan, New Zealand.
If you’re searching for mind blowing Raglan accommodation at a budget price then you’re in luck. This eco surf retreat is on the west coast of New Zealand in the mighty Waikato region. Around 50 minutes drive from Hamilton city and just 8kms from Raglan township. You will find us located in Whale Bay, on a 110 acres of native New Zealand bush. Karioi Lodge caters for travellers, backpackers, families and large groups seeking off to beat NZ accommodation
Karioi Lodge offers un-crowded rooms, equipped kitchens, powered campervan sites, lazy hammocks, blissful sun decks, mountain bike hire, unique glow worms, pool table and ping pong, BBQs, computer access and Wi-Fi, 42” plasma satellite TV and lots more!It is the perfect spot from which to enjoy Raglan activities with direct access to tramping, fishing, beaches, surf points and surf lessons. Explore surrounding Whale Bay, or the mountain on our one hour loop track through the bush. Get inspired at our spectacular lookout – Inspiration Point and then warm up in the sauna.
The lodge is also home of the Raglan Surfing School where surf lessons and surf rentals take place daily. For the keen learner surfer try one of our surf packages which saves you money and gives you more time to work on your surfing skills and enjoying Raglan.
Karioi Lodge has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
Nearest Wave 500 metresChat with the host who can help organise your trip:
We don't provide airport transfers but you can book one easily here: Airport Transfers
Beginner Surf Lessons
Our beginner group lesson is a 3 hour session that includes board and wetsuit rental. These lessons are designed for the complete beginner and those wanting to improve their skills. Lessons are held daily through out the year, 7 days a week. Participants must be physically fit, able to swim 100m and at least 10 yrs old.
Private Surf Lessons
These lessons are tailored to meet the individuals needs, from a beginner through to an advanced surfer looking to progress to their next level of expertise
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