WHANGAMATA NZ
Surf lessons, beachfront holiday units and laid-back Kiwi hospitality on the Coromandel’s favourite surf beach. Paddle out with us — we’ll handle the rest.
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About Surf N Stay
Surf N Stay is a surf camp and self-contained holiday accommodation in Whangamatā, on the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand’s North Island. We bring qualified surf coaching, surfboard and wetsuit hire, and three beachside holiday units together under one roof — so you can learn to surf, stay by the beach, or do both.
Our surf camp packages bundle accommodation with lessons and gear for first-timers, improvers, families and solo travellers. Prefer to keep things flexible? Book a single group, private, kids or girls surf lesson, hire a board for the day, or stay in one of our holiday units without surfing at all. Whangamatā Beach is a short walk away, and the town’s cafés and shops are close by.
Browse the surf lessons, the holiday units, the surf camp packages, or read our things to do in Whangamatā.
Accommodation, surf lessons and gear bundled into 3–5 night stays.
Group, private, kids and girls surf sessions with qualified coaches, max six surfers per instructor.
Soft-tops, funboards and shortboards with wetsuits — by the half-day, day or week.
Three self-contained beachside units for couples, families and groups.
Surf Camps
Every camp bundles our self-contained holiday units with lessons, gear and local know-how. Bring jandals and a towel — we’ve got the rest.
Most popularThree nights in a self-contained holiday unit, three group surf lessons and all your gear. Roll out of bed and into the lineup.
Restore & recharge
Kids welcomeCompare the camps
A quick side-by-side look at what’s in each surf camp package. For the full story, open a package page or ask us — we’ll help you pick the right fit.
| Package | Surf n Stay Classic | Surf n Yoga | Family Surf Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 nights | 4 nights | 5 nights |
| Accommodation | Beachside holiday unit | Garden-view unit | Two-bedroom unit |
| Surf lessons | 3 group lessons (2 hrs) | 3 lessons | 2 family lessons (2 hrs) |
| Yoga | — | Daily beachfront yoga | — |
| Board & wetsuit | Included all stay | Free hire all stay | Kids’ boards & wetsuits |
| Best for | Solo travellers, friends, first-timers & improvers | A restorative reset — solo & small groups | Families with kids |
| Price from | $489 pp | $649 pp | $1,290 per family |
| More info | More info | More info |
Prices are shown as a starting from figure per person (or per family for the Family Surf Experience). Confirm current pricing and availability when booking.
From the beach
Get a feel for the waves, the beach and the good times waiting in Whangamatā.
Surf
Qualified Surfing New Zealand coaches, max six surfers per instructor, and all gear included. From your first whitewater to your first green wave — we’ll get you there.
2 hours · All levels · Gear included
Two hours of coaching on Whangamatā’s friendly main beach. Max six surfers per instructor, all gear included, first-timers very welcome.
90 mins · One-on-one · Video feedback
Ninety minutes one-on-one with a senior coach. Faster progression, video feedback on request, and a plan for what to work on next.
Kids · Soft-top boards · Wetsuits included
Patient, qualified coaches, soft-top boards and child-sized wetsuits. A safe, fun first taste of surfing for grommets — built around confidence, not pressure.
Women-only · All levels · Gear included
Relaxed, women-only surf sessions for beginners and improvers. Build confidence, learn to read the waves, and share the lineup with a supportive crew.
Half / full day · Weekly rates · Wetsuit included
Soft-tops for learners, funboards and shortboards for the initiated. Half-day, full-day and weekly rates, wetsuits included.
Schools · Beach safety · Gear provided
Surf lessons and beach safety for school groups, with qualified Surfing New Zealand coaches and all gear provided. Get in touch to plan a camp that fits your group.
Want it all bundled with a beachside stay? See our New Zealand surf camp packages — accommodation, lessons and gear in one.
Stay
Wake up close to the ocean, grab your coffee, and wander down to Whangamatā Beach before the day has even properly started. Welcome to Surf N Stay Whangamatā — your relaxed beachside base on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Whether it’s a classic Kiwi beach holiday, a weekend escape, a family getaway or simply a few days away from the everyday, our three self-contained holiday units give you the freedom to slow down and enjoy Whangamatā your way. The beach is a short stroll away, while cafés, shops and the town centre are all within easy walking distance — park the car, leave the keys, and let the holiday begin.
And yes, we’re called Surf N Stay — but you don’t have to be a surfer to stay with us. Swim, walk the beach, explore the Coromandel, kayak, fish, cycle, or simply do absolutely nothing on the deck. That’s part of the beauty of staying here.
We’ve kept refreshing the property with new joinery, modern finishes and practical kitchens, so each unit feels comfortable, fresh and easy to live in. After a day at the beach, kick off your shoes, open the doors to the coastal breeze, and make yourself at home.
Our spacious top-floor apartment takes up the entire upper floor — made for families and groups who want room to spread out and settle in.
Best for
Families, groups of friends and longer stays where a spacious home-away-from-home really matters.
Small, comfortable and wonderfully close to the beach — an easy-going little base for couples, solo travellers or a small family.
Best for
Couples, solo travellers or small families looking for an affordable, convenient beach holiday base.
More space and room to relax. Our spacious two-bedroom option gives families and friends travelling together a living space of their own.
Best for
Couples, families and small groups wanting two bedrooms and their own living space.
Why stay at Surf N Stay
Wake up close to beautiful Whangamatā Beach and spend more time enjoying the coast.
Cafés, shops and Whangamatā’s town centre are all close by — park the car and leave the keys.
Enjoy the freedom to prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner instead of eating out every day.
Choose from three units depending on whether you’re travelling as a couple, family or group.
New joinery, modern touches and practical spaces make your stay feel like a home, not a hotel room.
Whangamatā is the perfect base for beaches, islands, walking tracks, kayaking and the wider peninsula.
Stay your way
You get more than somewhere to sleep — you get a comfortable base for experiencing one of New Zealand’s favourite coastal towns, at your own pace. Book your Whangamatā holiday accommodation and make yourself at home by the beach.
Experiences
No accommodation needed — book a lesson, grab a board, paddle a kayak or flow through a sunrise yoga session. All sessions meet at our base on the main beach.
Group and private surf lessons on Whangamatā’s main beach with qualified coaches. All gear included — just bring a towel.
A guided kayak adventure around Whenuakura (Donut) Island — paddle into the hidden lagoon and see the Coromandel coast from a whole new angle.
Explore the Whangamatā harbour, estuary and coastline by kayak. Calm, sheltered water that’s perfect for a morning paddle.
Stand-up paddleboarding on the harbour’s flat water — an easy, fun way to get on the ocean when the surf is small or the wind is light.
Soft-tops, funboards and shortboards with wetsuits included. Half-day, full-day and weekly rates from our beach base.
Beachfront yoga sessions, daily in our Surf n Yoga package. Gentle, adaptable flows for surfers and non-surfers alike.
Want the full experience? See our surf camp packages — holiday units bundled with lessons and gear.
Whangamatā
Whangamatā (say it “fah-ngah-mah-tah”) is what a New Zealand beach town is supposed to be: barefoot kids on bikes, a main street full of surf shops and cafes, and a six-kilometre beach that picks up swell from almost anywhere in the Pacific. Here’s the local rundown.
Six kilometres of golden sand, a safe swim between the flags, and long walks at the water’s edge. Whangamatā Beach is the heart of the town — and a short stroll from our holiday units.
A consistent beach break along the main beach, plus the famous harbour-mouth bar for experienced surfers. Lessons and board hire are available right here — see our surf lessons and local surf guide below.
Whangamatā is the perfect base for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula — Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, Opoutere’s untouched beach break and the bush of the Kaimai Ranges are all within easy reach.
Kayaking to Whenuakura (Donut) Island, stand-up paddleboarding on the harbour, fishing, cycling, bush walks and rock pools at low tide. There’s plenty to fill a few days between surfs.
A main street of cafés, dairies and eateries — look for the ones with surfboards out front, they open early. Down at the marina, fish and chips on the grass is the move after an evening session.
About two hours’ drive from Auckland, on the Coromandel’s Pacific coast. Park the car at your unit and leave the keys — the beach, cafés and shops are all within walking distance.
Local surf guide
Fifteen years of mornings on this beach, distilled. Here’s the honest rundown on our local breaks — who they suit, when they turn on, and how to stay safe.
New to surfing? Our group, private, kids and girls surf lessons cover the basics safely, or browse the surf camp packages to bundle lessons with a beachside holiday unit.
The camp journal
Notes from the beach — coaching wisdom, town secrets and everything in between.
Graduating from whitewater to unbroken waves is the best feeling in surfing. Here’s how our coaches get you there faster.
Read the story
Post-surf coffee is a sacred ritual. From the marina to the main street, here’s where the camp crew gets their fix.
Read the story
The bar can be the best wave of your life or a washing machine. A quick primer on reading the conditions before you paddle out.
Read the storyReady to put it into practice? Book a surf lesson or send us a message.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know before booking a surf lesson, camp package or holiday unit in Whangamatā. Still unsure? Send us a message.
Get in touch
Questions about surf lessons, packages, conditions, or which board suits your dog? Send us a message — a real human from the camp will get back to you within a day.
The camp
227 Beverley Terrace, Whangamata, New Zealand 3620
Phone
+64 0212171201Beach base hours
Every day, 7am – 6pm (summer) · 8am – 4pm (winter)
