NORTHLAND SURFARI TRIP
The Ultimate Winter Holiday
Northland Wing-Foil & Windsurf Surfari Holiday
Northland Wing-Foil & Windsurf Surfari Holiday is in Doubtless Bay of Northland, New Zealand. Our most popular Winterless North Surfari Trip!
Choose a three night or five night Northland Wing-Foil and Windsurf Holiday to the stunning Doubtless Bay and Karikari Peninsula. The Karikari Peninsula with its white sand 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 wing foil and windsurf skill levels. The perfect winter break to give yourself a welcome vacation.
Our Surfari Trips are all inclusive, meaning you don’t need to do a thing except book the trip and turn up!
FROM
NZD $
945.-
- USD $ 550.-
- EUR € 505.-
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.
NEW for Season 2025!
“XL” Northland Surfari Trip, a new five night holiday option for Northland!
Wahine three night weekend trip for Women Only.
What you want to know
Discover your Northland Wing Foil and Windsurf Holiday dates, package pricing options, and everything that is included in your trip.
3 Night Weekend Surfari Trip
- $1095 NZD Standard Single room with double bed.
- $945 NZD Double room / Twin share room per person (this needs to be booked and paid together).
- $945 NZD Small Single room (1 only available).
Standard Weekend Surfari Trip
- 3 nights accommodation.
- 3 fantastic days in paradise!
- sailing location knowledge and advice.
- weather conditions knowledge and advice.
- photo images to share on social media
- purchase your favourite action photo(s) in full printable resolution!
- 3 x continental breakfast.
- 3 x 2-course picnic lunch (individually packed).
- 2 x 2-course dinner with complimentary glass of wine.
Season 2025 5 Night XL Surfari Trip
- 29 May – 3 June – Kings Birthday Trip – Booking closed
- 10 July – 15 July – School Holidays Trip – Book Now
5 Night XL Surfari Trip
- $1795 NZD Standard Single room with double bed.
- $1495 NZD Double room / Twin share room per person (this needs to be booked and paid together).
- $1495 NZD Small Single room (1 only available).
NEW! XL Week Surfari Trip
- 5 nights accommodation.
- 5 fantastic days in paradise!
- sailing location knowledge and advice.
- weather conditions knowledge and advice.
- photo images to share on social media
- purchase your favourite action photo(s) in full printable resolution!
- 5 x continental breakfast.
- 5 x 2-course picnic lunch (individually packed).
- 4 x 2-course dinner with complimentary glass of wine.
Season 2025 3 Night Wahine Surfari Trip
- 12th – 15th June – Wahine (womens only) Trip – Booking closed
3 Night Wahine Surfari Trip
- $1095 NZD Standard Single room with double bed.
- $945 NZD Double room / Twin share room per person (this needs to be booked and paid together).
- $945 NZD Small Single room (1 only available).
Wahine Womens Only Surfari Trip
- 3 nights accommodation.
- 3 fantastic days in paradise!
- sailing location knowledge and advice.
- weather conditions knowledge and advice.
- photo images to share on social media
- purchase your favourite action photo(s) in full printable resolution!
- 3 x continental breakfast.
- 3 x 2-course picnic lunch (individually packed).
- 2 x 2-course dinner with complimentary glass of wine.
What you need to know
Explore all that you need to know for your Northland Wing Foil and Windsurf Holiday Package, what you need to bring with you, and what skill level you need to be at, and if you want to travel light, what rental options are available.
- your own transport to get to and from the spots.
- your own equipment (unless prior arranged with us).
- 4/3 wetsuit is recommended.
- your own drink for the day (we recommend at least a bottle of water).
- your own post session beverage of choice.
- sunblock.
- sunhat and beanie.
- personal medication
If you are unsure what equipment you should bring, please contact us.
- This trip is suitable for advanced beginners, intermediate to expert wing foil, windfoil, kitesurf, kitefoil and windsurfers.
- 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! Taupo Bay is even closer, or get a quick dawn surf in Coopers Beach!
Please contact us if you are unsure if this trip is right for you, we are happy to help.
- Gear Rental – all wing foil or windsurf equipment required for duration of the trip, perfect if you fly in! – by prior arrangement
- $250.- for 3 nights
- $450.- for 5 nights
- Lessons – perfect if you are trying to nail your jibes, tacks or flying switch etc – by prior arrangement
- $60.- per hour
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 white sand and 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 or five 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.
Our Reviews
This was our 15th trip with Water Nomads! Imagine a holiday where all you have to do is show up and enjoy your sport whilst all the rest is taken care of. Now imagine that this all happens in a paradise of clear water and bush clad beaches. That's why we keep coming back for more.
Great trip with amazing food, stunning views across the whole peninsula, and lovely people! As a newer windsurfer, I loved having the TIME to just sit and chat about different equipment, techniques and skills. I learned a lot, and will definitely join another trip!
Big thanks to Water Nomads, great group of people, top accommodation and food. Fantastic spot knowledge and advise. Beautiful part of the country. Would book again and plan to in the future.
Doubtless Bay Wind History
Frequently Asked Questions
On your Northland Wing Foil and Windsurf Holiday the itinerary is pretty relaxed, and the flow is usually dictated by the wind forecast.
The first evening there is no fixed schedule, access to the accomodation will be from 4pm. Everyone is travelling, and arrive as their schedules (work) allow. Some take the day off with the plan on being up early for a Northland session, or looking to get a session in on the journey up. Others arrive late post work. Early arrivers can opt to sort themselves dinner, or pitch together for a local Thai takeaway meal enjoyed at the accommodation (we highly recommend the Thai!).
The following days breakfast is agreed upon, usually between 8-9am. The fresh coffee stops when you stop drinking it. Your lunch is provided individually packed to give you the freedom should you wish to spit up, or just enjoy at your leisure. Your evening meal starts after dark when everyone is refreshed and ready, this is usually agreed around 7pm. The last day finishes when you are ready to leave, again you have your packed lunch. Play hard with us, or enjoy a sweet session on the way home…
The group size is limited to 6 guests. All guests are expected to be an advanced beginner, or have an intermediate to expert proficiency, we do not cater for beginners or offer lessons.
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.
The Northland wing foil and windsurf holiday is held in the winter months of June, July and August the wind is reasonably reliable with ~10-20 knots. 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 roads and 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 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.
The short answer is YES! The perfect tool to extend your stay in the region and enjoy what you have learnt from us, the spots, the weather etc.
There is NO reduction in cost bringing your camper so you will be best to enjoy the house you have booked in.
We do not offer the option to stay in your campervan over the duration of the Surfari Trip. A big part of joining a small group is the shared experience on the water, and then the community that is created in the home environment by sharing a hearty meal. The sharing of successes, progression, new techniques.
More questions? Try our Surfari Trips Frequently Asked Questions: