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8-Day WSL + South Island Premium Surf Tour, New Zealand
A privately guided luxury surf journey from the North Island’s most famous point break; Raglan, to the South Island’s wild coastlines.
19 - 26th MAY 2026
100% Customisable
7 Nights Boutique Accommodation
WSL Championship Tour
Private Tour
Fully Guided Experience
Surf Equipment
Surfing
Interislander Ferry
Kayaking
Sauna + Hot Tub
Breakfasts
Lunches
Evening Meals (3 courses)
Drinks
Welcome Hamper
Snacks
Hikes
Scenic Flight
TranzAlpine Train
Massage
AUCKLAND - RAGLAN - SURF HIGHWAY 45 - KAIKOURA - WEST COAST - CHRISTCHURCH
AUCKLAND - RAGLAN - SURF HIGHWAY 45 - KAIKOURA - WEST COAST - CHRISTCHURCH
$18,888 NZD / $11,400 USD - 1 person
$12,295pp NZD / $7,420pp USD - 2 people
enquire on price for 3+
Day 1
Auckland - Raglan
19th May
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Auckland Airport pickup, meet your private guide
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Drive 2 hours Auckland - Raglan.
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Check-in at the Bow Street Apartments for your private waterfront apartment, for 2 nights + receive your NZ welcome hamper from us
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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."
Day 2
Raglan
20th May
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Enjoy watching the WSL Championship surfers compete at Raglan
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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.
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Dawny surf
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Continue driving South on Surf Highway 45 towards Wellington
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Interislander ferry (cross from North Island to South Island)
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Arrive in the South Island at Picton and continue driving South to Kaikoura
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Check in at the boutique Mangamaunu Retreat for 2 nights
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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
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Spend the morning watching the WSL Championship surfers compete
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Bridal Veil Falls walk
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Work your way down the Coast, driving the famous Surf Highway 45.. Now it's your time to surf!
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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
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Dawny surf or sleep in
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Wildlife kayak tour
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Surf more or have a breather before the West Coast
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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
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Early morning surf, gentle walk on the Kaikoura Peninsula or a hearty mission up Mt Fyffe - you choose
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Scenic drive over Lewis Pass to the Wild West Coast
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Check in to Fox Hut, near Punakaiki for 2 nights - a rustic boutique hut overlooking the Tasman Sea + a hot tub
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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
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Surf the Great Coast Road, endless waves between Hokitika and Westport
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Scenic helicopter flight over Punakaiki and the famous Pancake Rocks
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Hike Mt George - An instant alpine experience from sea level
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Sunset surf
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Soak up the Pororari Lagoon Sauna in Punakaiki
Day 8
West Coast - Christchurch (via Arthurs Pass)
26th May
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Morning surf or Paddle the Pororari River in Punakaiki
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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