NORTHLAND SURFARI TRIP
The Ultimate Winter Holiday
Northland Wingfoiling and Windsurfing Camp
A three night Wingfoil, Windfoil or Windsurf Surfari to the stunning Doubtless Bay and Karikari Peninsula.
The Karikari Peninsula with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear water provides opportunities to foil in any wind direction. Northland is known as the ‘winterless north’ with mild temperatures and reliable wind conditions to suit all skill levels. The perfect winter break to give yourself a welcome holiday.
Our surfari’s are all inclusive, meaning you don’t need to do a thing except book the trip and turn up!
FROM
NZD $
745.-
- USD $ 470.-
- EUR € 430.-
3 nights quality accommodation
Single, double or twin share available. Limited to 6 guests.
Meals
Fully catered throughout your stay - Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Local knowledge
We ensure you will be at the right spot at the right time.
Self Drive
You have the freedom to travel as it suits you.
Fly in?
We offer gear hire of the latest premium equipment.
Photos
Professional photos taken of you on the water.
What you want to know
Discover the Surfari Trip Dates currently available, your package pricing options, and if you’re looking to travel light, the rental options.
2024 Season
- 27 June – 30 June – Sorry, Sold Out
- 18 July – 21 July – Sorry, Sold Out
- 25 July – 28 July – Book Now
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Alternatively you can request a date that suits you! Get a crew of friends and join us for a Custom Surfari.
- $745 NZD Small single room (1 available).
- $745 NZD Double room / Twin share room per person (this needs to be booked and paid together).
- $895 NZD Standard Single room.
- $195 NZD  for all gear required for 3 days (if required by prior arrangement).
What you need to know
Explore everything that is included in the Surfari Trip package, what you need to bring with you, and what skill level you need to be at.
- 3 nights accommodation.
- 3 fantastic days in paradise!
- sailing location knowledge and advice.
- weather conditions knowledge and advice.
- 3 x continental breakfast.
- 3 x individually packed picnic lunches.
- 2 x dinners and deserts with complimentary glass of wine.
- images to share on social media
- your own transport to get to and from the spots.
- your own equipment (unless prior arranged with us).
- your own drink for the day (we recommend at least a bottle of water).
- This trip is suitable for intermediate to expert wingfoil, windfoil and windsurfer (please note: we currently do not currently offer lessons or tuition).
- Due to the nature of the sailing locations, we can usually find sheltered areas for less experienced people. At the same time, more experienced people can be out blasting and playing in the rolling swells and waves. We will point you to the best spot for your skill level.Â
- For keen surfers: The world famous break of Ahipara / Shipwreck Bay is only a 50 minutes drive from our accommodation!
Where can you sail
The Karikari Pensinsula offers a variety of great spots for freeriding, foiling, speed runs, winging and wavesailing in many different conditions. No matter which direction the wind blows.
Well known for its beautiful foiling and freeride conditions with its unbelievable clear water. There is an awesome speed-run if the tide and wind direction are right and you want to test you and your gear!
A long, curved, sandy beach that can get nice waves in Easterlies. It’s very forgiving and perfect for your first steps wavesailing. The northern end is usually fairly sheltered from wind and waves, whereas the southern end can get pretty big and wild. You can choose!
Offers excellent foiling and freeride conditions, it can also produce beautiful rolling swells. Its also literally at the bottom of road from your accommodation!
What to expect
You are taken on a three day fully catered windsurfing / winging adventure to the Far North. The timing of our trips are tailored to the ideal weather conditions, maximising your water time.
In Coopers Beach and offers plenty of room for everyone to hang out. With stunning 180° views over Doubtless Bay you can relax and ponder the coming days. We cater for small groups of up to 6 guests, thus you will enjoy the large living spaces and comfortable bedrooms.
It starts with a continental breakfast, Artisan bread and fresh brewed espresso coffee to your taste (or tea!).
A hearty lunch is individually packed to allow you freedom to eat when you please.
The day finishes with a wholesome 2 course meal provided by our local chief including a rich desert and a lot of tall stories around the table!
We take professional action shots of you on the water which are available to purchase at discounted rates.
We respect your independence throughout the sufari so you are provided with a hearty lunch individually packed each day.
We provide you with spot location, weather condition advice, and we maintain contact with you even if you choose an alternate location to explore. We do not treat you like a school group nor guide your every movement. We ensure you are at the right place at the right time. It is however ultimately your judgement on your ability to sail in the presented conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Due to its latitude and low elevation, Northland has the country’s highest average annual temperature. In winter (during our Northland Surfari Trips), the maximum day temperatures vary between 13 °C and 19 °C though it often feels warmer in the sun and shorts and t-shirts are not uncommon.
The average sea temperature of Doubtless Bay in June & July is approximately 16 °C.
For comparison, it is much the same as Christchurch summer sea temperatures.Â
In the winter months of June and July the wind is reasonably reliable with ~10-20 knots (see chart below). As a rule of thumb you will either be experiencing a Westerly frontal system or an Easterly frontal system. If there is a day of light conditions, there is always a surf/SUP-surf possibility on either the west coast or east coast.
Due to the nature of the peninsula, you can find differing wind conditions and water states to suit everyones expectations. Tokerau Beach at one end can have good swell and strong wind, while the other end is flat water with lighter wind.
Our Northland Surfari Trip does not include sailing in Bay of Islands. The Bay of Islands access can be difficult with long windy travelling times; and due to the steep access to the Bays, gusty wind conditions.
The Karikari Peninsula being low lying and open to near all wind directions offers the best opportunity to get wind maximising your water time.
The group size is limited to 6 guests. All guests are expected to have an intermediate to expert proficiency, we do not cater for beginners or offer lessons.
The journey from Auckland Airport to Coopers Beach is 330km which is 4 hours 15 minutes drive time. There are various sailing opportunities on the journey up if the wind is favourable, and you have the time. We are happy to assist with weather and spots to check on the way.
In addition, there is a regional airport in Kerikeri which is only 65km to Coopers Beach (under 1 hour drive), rental cars are available, along with Watersports Gear Rental from Water Nomads.
Got more questions? Try our Surfari Trips Frequently Asked Questions:
Northland Winter Foiling
Signed on for the Water Nomads Northland Safari as a solo traveller and so glad I did rather than going North alone! Great fun arriving at the beach to find a bunch of other keen wingers to share in the stoke!! Heidi and Bevan’s local knowledge made the most of the conditions by putting us in the right place at the right time and their easy going nature made the whole experience really enjoyable.
Food and accomodation are spot on with the freedom to take a packed lunch and venture where ever you like a high lite. Highly recommend WaterNomads and look forward to joining them on the Southern Lakes Tour. Cheers Joel. PS-great photos to!!
