Surfing lessons with ahipara surf school are a great way to get a taste for surfing in the real far north of New Zealand. You’ll love our fun surf coaching style and beautiful beaches.

We provide you with a surfboard　and we have wetsuits available in most sizes, or alternatively you can bring your own equipment if you wish.
●Absolute beginner water safety / surf awareness / how to ride a surf board

Ahipara is based 14 kms west of Kaitaia, and has a proud history of Maori settlement, gum digging and sea adventures. The name Ahipara means "Sacred Fire". This ancient fire was kept burning constantly for the village, on the ground where the school is now located. Ahipara is in the tribal area of the Te Rarawa people, and descendants of the waka Tinana carried the first people here from the Pacific, landing at Tauroa on the south end of the reef past Shipwreck Bay.　
Shipwreck Bay was aptly named with the sinking of many ships including the "Favourite" which is still visible in the low tide surf. Above Shipwreck Bay you’ll find the Ahipara Gumfields Historic reserve and see relics the gum diggers days, and the remnants of ancient kauri forests.
Ahipara amenities; superette / convenience store, takeaways, liquor store, laundromat, tennis / netball court, restaurant, golf course, rugby ground, primary school, camp grounds, backpackers, motels, b&bs', beachside apartments, ahipara adventure centre, guided quadbike tours

Gift Certificates are a great present for friends and family. Contact us to arrange a gift certificate of your choice for friends and family.

Ahipara Surf School can organise accommodation for anyone from a backpacker to a billonaire!