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Surfing is an ideal way to experience New Zealand, and renting a board opens up over 15,000 kilometers of coastline. Depending on the location, surfboard rentals with a wetsuit are approximately $40–$50 for a half day and $60–$80 for a full day. Multi-day rentals can be considerably cheaper. Many of the establishments below also offer surfing lessons for beginners.
North Island
Raglan Surfing School (Raglan)
- Wide range of surfboards and wetsuits rentals available year-round
- During the summer, the Raglan Surfing School operates a trailer on Ngarunui Beach for easy rentals and returns
- “Stay and Surf” packages at the nearby Karioi Lodge
Aotearoa Surf School (Te Arai)
- 1.5 hours north of Auckland
- Offers a large selection of surfboard and wetsuits rental along with advice on places to surf in the area
- Delivery and pick up is available anywhere on the coast between Omaha and Waipu
Muriwai Surf School (Auckland)
- 30 minutes west of Auckland
- Over 150 surfboards and 250 wetsuits available to rent
- Surf shed is a short stroll from the beach
Real Surf (Wellington)
- Located on Lyall Bay, Wellington’s main surfing beach
- More than 15 surfboards and 35 wetsuits available for all ages, weights, and abilities
South Island
R&R Sport (Kaikoura)
- Rentals include surfboards, wetsuits, and boogie boards
- Offers advice on current local surfing conditions
- Lessons available with local surfer and guide Dave Lyons
Esplanade Surf School (Dunedin)
- Operates from St. Clair Beach 10 minutes from Dunedin
- Surfboard and wetsuit hire ranging from foam beginner boards to high performance short boards
- During the winter, rentals are by appointment only
Catlins Surf (Curio Bay)
- Located at the Curio Bay campground near the beach
- Available rentals include surfboards, wetsuits, and accessories
- Curio Bay has good waves and less people than other surf spots
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