WINGFOIL, WINDSURF & SURF RENTALS
and SURFARI TRIPS in NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand's Wingfoil, Windsurf & Surf Specialists
What is Water Nomads?
Water Nomads is a New Zealand-wide wingfoil, windsurf, and surf operator offering three core services: all-inclusive Surfari Trips (multi-day holiday camps with accommodation, meals, and expert guidance), long-term Watersport Rentals (premium gear you can take anywhere in the country, not tied to one location), and Session Intel (a spot and weather advisory service for experienced riders navigating unfamiliar regions). Based in Taranaki and TripAdvisor Award-winning since 2023, Water Nomads serves riders from stress-free guided advanced-beginners through to independent, advanced wingfoilers and windsurfers who want sharper local insight for their own sessions.
Surfari Trips
FROM
NZD $
450.-
- accommodation
- all meals included
- gear rental available
All-Inclusive Watersport Adventures
Join Water Nomads legendary windsurf and wingfoil holiday camps, designed to give you the ultimate watersport experience. Our small-group Surfari Trips are all-inclusive, with accommodation, meals, and expert guidance built in.
We carefully plan each trip to optimize local wind and water conditions, taking you to the best locations across New Zealand. You’ll spend less time planning and more time on the water, enjoying the stunning beauty of our coastline and lakes with like-minded people. You can even take advantage of discounted gear with Water Nomads Watersport Rental add-ons.
Who it’s for: Windsurfers and wingfoilers looking for a stress-free, all-inclusive holiday with expert guidance.
Watersport Rentals
FROM
NZD $
15.-
/
day
- Wingfoil Rental Centre
- Windsurf Rental Centre
- Surfboard Rental Centre
Freedom to Explore
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of Water Nomads premium rental service. We offer performance gear from world-leading brands like Severne Windsurfing, Starboard, SMIK Wings, PPC Wings, and AXIS Foils.
Unlike traditional rental centers, Water Nomads don’t tie you to a single spot. Our long-term rental plans give you the flexibility to travel the country, exploring New Zealand’s best spots with top-of-the-line equipment. Leave the hassle and cost of traveling with your own gear behind—we’ve got you covered.
Who it’s for: Experienced riders who want the flexibility to travel and explore on their own schedule.
Add-on Session Intel and gain conifidence to get the best out of your Watersport Rental.
Session Intel
FROM
NZD $
100.-
/day
- Right Place
- Right Time
- Travel Smart
Clarity Where It Counts
Session Intelligence is Water Nomads’ spot and weather advisory service for experienced wingfoilers and windsurfers travelling in unfamiliar regions. It’s built around one thing: helping you make better calls.
Instead of generic forecasts or fixed plans, Water Nomads Session Intel adds local context — how wind typically behaves, which spots work in which conditions, and when timing matters most. The result is clearer decisions, fewer wasted days, and more confidence when you arrive on location.
Who it’s for: Independent, intermediate to advanced riders who already manage their own sessions and want sharper insight to support their choices — not instruction, guiding, or supervision.
Why Choose Water Nomads?
Your time is valuable. Water Nomads are dedicated to providing a seamless, hassle-free experience so you can spend more time doing what you love. As your national operator, we offer quality gear and expertly curated adventures that are rare to find outside of major centers.
Expert Team
Our team lives and breathes watersports and travel. Water Nomads use local knowledge and industry expertise to ensure your adventure is perfectly timed and every detail is taken care of.
Trusted & Personal
We've built a reputation for being friendly, helpful, and trusted local experts. Water Nomads take the time to understand your travel style to create meaningful experiences that last a lifetime.
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What Our Customers Say
Spent 6 days on the Canterbury Lakes surfari with Water Nomads Feb 2025. What a brilliant experience. Heidi & Bevan are fantastic hosts who have a wealth of knowledge of the local area to ensure maximum time on the water in spectacular scenery. I’m from NZ but living in Northern Ireland I was coming back for an extended holiday & wanted to wing foil the lakes. Doing it with Water Nomads took all the guess work out the right locations plus amazing food & transport included.
Couldn’t recommend this trip enough.
Tim
A great service to save you traveling with your gear. I rented foiling equipment from Water Nomads during my recent 5 week campervan trip in New Zealand. They even accommodated us picking up the gear in South island and dropping off on the North Island. Heidi & Bevan were very responsive and extremely helpful with spot suggestions, weather advice, and other travel tips. Highly recommend!
I've recently completed my first Water Nomads Surfari and it was fantastic. From the amazing accommodation, exquisite food and welcoming hosts it was simply brilliant. Their knowledge of the area and the conditions was first rate, their enthusiasm second to none and the atmosphere that it created made the long weekend very enjoyable. Highly recommend Heidi and Bevan as hosts and would love to join another trip in the future.
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