Paddleboard Lesson & Tour
Glide through nature. Learn the skills. Find your balance.
2 Hours
Ages 7+
FR $56/PP
Quick Info
🏄♂️ Group Size: 1–25 people (solo, families, or groups)
🏄♂️ Times: Daily, choose your own tim
🏄♂️ Meeting Point: Mangawhai Harbour, 38 North Ave
🏄♂️ Coaching: Qualified, patient SUP instructors
🏄♂️ Equipment included: Paddleboard, paddle, life vest, sunscreen
🏄♂️ Experience Level: All welcome, no experience needed
🏄♂️ Price: FR $56 – $299
ISA SUP Instructors
First Aid Certified
Lifeguard Awarded
Whether you’re new to paddleboarding or just want a beautiful way to explore nature, this 2-hour SUP experience has it all.
You’ll start with a safety briefing and land-based intro, then head onto the calm waters of Mangawhai Harbour for a guided tour. You’ll learn new skills, explore scenic estuary areas, and even spot local wildlife, all at your own pace.
Ideal for solo paddlers, families, and groups.
- 2 hour stand up paddleboarding lesson & tour
- Ocean & Earth / Surftec SUP board, paddle, life vest
- Safety briefing and on-land training
- On-water coaching (stand up, stance, strokes, balance)
- Scenic guided tour of Mangawhai Harbour
- Personalised attention and support
This paddleboarding experience is amazing for:
- First time or experienced paddleboarders
- Families and kids (ages 7+)
- Wellness retreats and mindful adventurers
- Birthday parties, hens, and celebration groups
- Corporate and team-building experiences
- Eco-tourists and nature lovers
- Equipment overview
- Stance, posture, and paddle technique
- How to embark/disembark safely
- Standing with confidence
- Paddle strokes (sweep, bow, back paddle)
- Turning, balance, and stability tips
- Group-based scenic tour through the harbour
- Swimwear or quick-dry activewear
- Towel
- Hat & sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Warm change of clothes for after
- (Optional: your own paddleboard or we will supply)
Do I need paddleboarding experience?
Not at all. Most guests are first-timers and standing within 15 minutes.
Can I fall in?
Only if you want to! The goal is to stay dry, but it’s all part of the fun.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes! Ages 7+ can paddle solo. Younger children can often ride with an adult (on request).
Can I book a private group?
Absolutely, this is perfect for corporate teams, birthdays, retreats, and families.
Where does it take place?
Mangawhai Harbour, using the calmest and safest areas based on tide.
- 20+ years of water-based experience
- Local guides who know the tides, wildlife, and best routes
- Flexible group sizes and solo options
- Premium gear and professional instruction
- Rated one of NZ’s best ocean experience providers
Book Your Paddleboarding Lesson & Tour Now
Discover the joy of paddleboarding in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful estuaries.
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