7-Day West Coast Retreat, New Zealand

7 days of Yoga, Surf and Adventure on the Wild West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.

1 - 7 February 2027

6 Nights Accommodation

Airport Pickup + Dropoff

Guided Experience

Yoga

Hikes

Kayaking

Breakfasts

Lunches

Evening Meals

Surf Equipment

Surfing

CHRISTCHURCH - ARTHURS PASS - WEST COAST - ARTHURS PASS - CHRISTCHURCH

$18,888 NZD / $11,400 USD - 1 person

$12,295pp NZD / $7,420pp USD - 2 people

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Day 1

Auckland - Raglan

19th May

Auckland Airport pickup, meet your private guide
Drive 2 hours Auckland - Raglan.
Check-in at the Bow Street Apartments for your private waterfront apartment, for 2 nights + receive your NZ welcome hamper from us
Head straight to NZ's famous left hand point break; Raglan, to watch the WSL Championship Tour contesters.

"World Surf League (WSL) announced the addition of Aotearoa, New Zealand, to the schedule for the 2026 Championship Tour (CT). From May 15 - 25, the top 36 men and 24 women will compete at the left-hand point break of Manu Bay, Raglan, located on the west coast of the North Island's Waikato region. The New Zealand Pro joins the calendar as stop number four of WSL's updated CT format and will take place at the optimal time of year for New Zealand's most famous wave."

- World Surf League

Day 2

Raglan

20th May

Enjoy watching the WSL Championship surfers compete at Raglan
Other light activities (walks etc) as time allows

Raglan is celebrated for its black sand beaches, vibrant arts scene, eco-conscious culture and stunning natural attractions such as Bridal Veil Falls. But mainly, it's world-famous as a premium surfing destination known for it's long left-hand point breaks; Manu Bay, Whale Bay, Indicators + more.

Day 4

Surf Highway 45 - Kaikoura

22nd May

This is a big travel day.

Dawny surf
Continue driving South on Surf Highway 45 towards Wellington
Interislander ferry (cross from North Island to South Island)
Arrive in the South Island at Picton and continue driving South to Kaikoura
Check in at the boutique Mangamaunu Retreat for 2 nights
Evening surf if times permit

Kaikōura - Located on the East Coast of the South Island, is bursting with marine wildlife such as it's sperm whale population, dusky dolphins, seal colonies, and depending on the time of year, humpback whales and orca/killer whales (which are actually dolphins by the way ;))

The month of May marks the beginning of the whale migration period, increasing the chances of seeing humpback whales, blue whales and southern right whales.

Day 3

Raglan - Surf Highway 45

21st May

Spend the morning watching the WSL Championship surfers compete
Bridal Veil Falls walk
Work your way down the Coast, driving the famous Surf Highway 45.. Now it's your time to surf!
Check in at the stunning Surf House for a private sauna and seaviews right next to Stent Road, ready for another surf.

Surf Highway 45 - A scenic coastal route (SH45) on the West Coast of the North Island, stretching from New Plymouth to Hāwera around the Taranaki coastline. Known for consistent and uncrowded breaks, it offers over 29 access points to the ocean.

Think reef breaks, beach breaks and fast left-handers.

Day 5

Kaikoura

23rd May

Dawny surf or sleep in
Wildlife kayak tour
Surf more or have a breather before the West Coast
Enjoy the stunning mountain to sea views that Kaikoura offers

Kaikōura hosts one of New Zealand's top rated right-hand point breaks -Mangamaunu, and on it's day it is a pumping world-class wave with one of the most scenic backdrops, along with other many other great waves.

Day 6

Kaikoura - West Coast (via Lewis Pass)

24th May

Early morning surf, gentle walk on the Kaikoura Peninsula or a hearty mission up Mt Fyffe - you choose
Scenic drive over Lewis Pass to the Wild West Coast
Check in to Fox Hut, near Punakaiki for 2 nights - a rustic boutique hut overlooking the Tasman Sea + a hot tub
Sunset surf if time permits

Scary to some, fully cooking to others - the West Coast of the South Island gets plenty of swell with no crowds at all. The "problem" is usually surfing solo.

Think shingle river mouths, sandy bottoms, rocky outcrop point breaks, hollow, fat, big, small and everything inbetween, with the Paparoa Ranges creating an impressive Mountain to Sea backdrop everywhere you look.

Day 7

West Coast

25th May

Surf the Great Coast Road, endless waves between Hokitika and Westport
Scenic helicopter flight over Punakaiki and the famous Pancake Rocks
Hike Mt George - An instant alpine experience from sea level
Sunset surf
Soak up the Pororari Lagoon Sauna in Punakaiki

Day 8

West Coast - Christchurch (via Arthurs Pass)

26th May

Morning surf or Paddle the Pororari River in Punakaiki
TranzAlpine scenic train ride over Arthurs Pass from Greymouth to Christchurch + an organised private transfer from the train station to Christchurch Airport. *

*If the departure/arrival times don't work for your flight times, then this will be a scenic car journey via Arthurs Pass to Christchurch instead.

Day 9+

Optional Extra Days

If you're wanting longer than 8 days, we are super flexible and can add on more days/nights to either travel further South, or to slow down and spend longer in the places already mentioned.

On longer trips, we are able to get to our other favourite places to surf like Dunedin, The Catlins and Fiordland.

$2,000 NZD / $1,200 USD

per additional day

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