New Zealand Surfing Attractions

Here are the top New Zealand surfing listings so you can find the best in New Zealand for your trip. Read these surfing reviews written by real travelers. You can narrow these results using the filters to the left.

1. Piha

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(7 reviews)

Piha, North Island, New Zealand

This beach is great for hanging out and surf. It got the distinctive 'Lion Rock' which is possible to climb. Its sand is black.

2. Taylors Mistake

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(5 reviews)

Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

Great spot to surf, swim and get some mussels!! Can also hike around the headlands. Just over the hill from Sumner - another great beach area

3. Mt. Maunganui

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(5 reviews)

Tauranga, North Island, New Zealand

This beach was not only a place I loved to be bodyboarding, but also served as meeting spot for a few dates(which unfortunately didnt always work out ;- ) I use to..

4. Beach

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(2 reviews)

Glinkes Gully, North Island, New Zealand

Glinkes Gully is pretty much in the middle of nowhere, but if you are lucky enough to find somewhere to stay it's a great place to spend a few days. The beach is huge..

5. Karekare Beach

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(1 reviews)

Waitakere, North Island, New Zealand

Karekare Piha beach are known for their dangerous currents as well as for their world class surf. The sand is of vulcan origin and therefor black. Here they filmed..

6. Mad Dog River Boarding

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(1 reviews)

Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

The ultimate white water activity... no kidding!

7. Black Sand and Awsome Waves

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Piha, North Island, New Zealand

Piha has amazing beaches with black sand and great vaves for surfers. There are also breathtaking views. Beside that, "The Piano" was recorded on these beaches.