14 Day Private Guided Surf Trip of South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand Surf Tour
Welcome to this unbeatable 14-day exploration of New Zealand's South Island with world-class surfing! This surf trip in South Island is private, so once you book to secure your dates... It's all about you! You won't find another experience like this.
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Highlights
- Unlimited travel around the Island hunting for waves
- Private surf guide available 24/7 with so much knowledge of New Zealand
- An authentic New Zealand experience
- 13 nights of coastal accommodation in various Airbnb's, lodges, hotels, etc.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and snacks all included, every day (never go hungry!)
- Photo and video package
- Airport transfers included
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
14 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
A Combination of Coastal Airbnbs / Lodges / Cabins
This trip isn't based in one location as you will be on the road most days searching for waves, therefore exact accommodations will vary depending on the surf forecast and how many people there are in your group. You can expect to:
- Stay in clean and tidy coastal accommodations
- Have a private room, cabin or even an entire house
- Stay in Airbnbs or lodges
Program
Due to the design of the surf trips and being fully dependent on New Zealand's weather system and surf forecast at the time... the exciting part it is impossible to give you an exact itinerary! You will have to trust the Out The Back team and your guide to make the best weather calls and decisions to curate the most optimal surf trip route for you, based on your surf experience and the forecast.
An example of Day 1 - 3
Day 1 (example)
- Pick you up from Christchurch Airport depending on when your flight lands
- Go for coffee, breakfast or lunch - depending on the time of day - this is where you will get to know the guide and chat about the upcoming days planned
- Drive to your booked accommodation so you can settle in or rest, whatever you need
- Go surfing!
- Dinner and drinks
Day 2 (Example)
- Dawny surf session as early as you like
- Breakfast
- Hunt for Pounamu on the beach
- Rest or go for a walk
- Lunch
- More surfing
- BBQ on the beach for dinner
- So that you can keep surfing
- Drinks
Day 3 (Example)
- There may be no surf this morning... Sleep in / rest
- Breakfast
- Check out of accommodation
- Drive a few more hours south / west / east to the next surf location based on the forecast
- Scenic stops along the way with continuous knowledge from your guide
- Packed lunch or cafe visit as we're on the go
- Arrive in the late afternoon but the swell hasn't yet arrived so... sea-kayaking it is!
- Dinner/drinks
As you can see, the days are very flexible and entirely depend on the forecast. Rest assured, Out The Back's extremely experienced and friendly guide will keep communicating with you the entire time to ensure you are up to date with the plan and decision making.
Included excursions
- Walking / hiking
- Beach strolls
- Cycling
Instructors
Callum Robertson-Barnes
A local guide Callum R-B, has many years of experience not only surfing New Zealand's complex waves but also exploring the mountains by foot and the oceans by sea kayak. Callum is a teacher and guide who has a deep appreciation for New Zealand. He would love to share his knowledge and experience with you.
Location
This trip isn't based in one location as you will be on the road most days searching for waves. Expect to visit:
- Kaikoura
- West Coast (from Karamea down to Haast)
- Fiordland
- South Coast / Catlins
- Dunedin / Otago Peninsula
- Christchurch
Expect visits inland also as you go from coast to coast, you can visit places such as:
- Mount Cook
- Queenstown / Wanaka
- Or anywhere you want to go!
Food
All meals and drinks for the duration of your trip will be provided:
- Breakfast / brunch
- Brunch / lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks (both alcoholic drinks within reason and non-alcoholic)
Meals are a combination of home-cooking and visits to restaurants/cafes.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
- Alcoholic beverages
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Seafood
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Sea-kayaking
- Whale watching
- Milford Sound boat cruise
- Diving
- Private hiking trips
- Hot pools
- Vineyards (wine tasting)
Spa treatments
There is a qualified massage therapist (Andrea) who can provide massage treatments such as Swedish massage, holistic massage, deep tissue massage. Please note that this is not included in the package price and is not always available.
What's included
- Unlimited surfing
- 24/7 guide
- Transport
- All meals and drinks
- Photo and video package
- Surf accessories: Zinc, spare fins, leash, surf towel
What's not included
- Wetsuit
- Surf board
- Your flight to and from Christchurch, New Zealand
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Christchurch International Airport
168 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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