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!
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$745.-
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$470.- *
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€430.- *
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3 nights quality accommodation
Single/twin/double share available.
Meals
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - fully catered throughout your stay.
Local knowledge
We ensure you will be at the right spot at the right time.
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.
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Alternatively you can request a date that suits you! Get a crew of four (minimum) and contact 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.
- $845 NZD Bring a friend per each (2x single rooms if booked together).
- $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 (second and third night only).
- 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.
- For keen surfers: The world famous break of Ahipara / Shipwreck Bay is only a 50 minutes drive from our 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. You will enjoy the large living spaces, spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms.
It starts with a continental breakfast, locally baked breads and fresh coffee brewed (or tea!).
A hearty lunch is individually packed to allow you freedom to roam.
The day finishes with a wholesome meal followed by desert and a lot of tall stories!
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.
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 top 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!
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!!
★★★★★ 5/5
Just returned from my 3rd winter trip with Water Nomads to the far north of New Zealand. Can highly recommend for anyone into wind sports looking for a well organised trip with other like minded people. The comfortable Coopers Beach accommodation is situated on a ridge line with a 180 deg panoramic view over Doubtless Bay. All quality meals are supplied by an independent caterer and are included in the cost. The Water Nomads van is stocked with a variety of equipment that can be hired if required. Heidi and Bevan are excellent hosts and have a good knowledge of the area and local conditions.
★★★★★ 5/5
Tom and I had a very enjoyable long weekend at doubtless Bay with Water Nomads. Heidi & Bevan have a great understanding of the local area and which locations are best to go to depending on win directions conditions. Bevan takes excellent photos which you can purchase at a very reasonable price if you wish. The accommodation was good and the food was excellent and there was more than enough. Also it’s a nice small intimate group and it’s always great meeting new people and sharing our foiling experiences. Thanks Heidi & Bevan. Flip
★★★★★ 5/5
