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Mahalo - 2hr Private Lesson

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Perfect for those wanting to fast-track their surfing, for those who learn best one-on-one, or those who want a lesson with just their significant other or buddies. You’ll receive everything that’s included in the group lessons. YEW!

Highlights

Take to the waves and learn to surf in Mount Maunganui - it's a surfer's paradise!
Our awesome instructors ensure a fun lesson while you lear to master the waves
Top quality surfboards and wetsuits are provided with every lesson
Smaller group lessons ensure a fully personalized experience!

Nothing fast-tracks your surf skills like a 2-hour private lesson with a qualified coach. If you are someone who learns best one-on-one, wants a lesson with their significant other or friends, or wants more attention and tips from your surf instructor, then this is the lesson for you.

Your qualified surf instructor will have the qualifications and experience that will best suit your needs.All equipment hire is included. You’ll receive a quality surfboard and full-length wetsuit, correctly fitted to you.

Bonus: Bring friends along for just $70 extra per person. Popular with friends, couples and families!

Group of 1 $159.00

Group of 2 $114.50 (Price per person)

Group of 3 $99.66 (Price per person)

Group of 4 $92.25 (Price per person)

Group of 5 $87.80 (Price per person)

Group of 6 $79.00 (Price per person)

What's included

All surfboards and wetsuits are provided
All instructors are fully qualified and experienced in the industry

Duration

Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

Main Beach
Mount Maunganui (Look for the Hibiscus Surf trailer or the red Hibiscus gazebo across from Leisure Island)

Restrictions

Minimum age: 10

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Available Bookings from2 Jan to 15 Jan 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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Group of 1$127.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80

Group of 1$127.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

Group of 1$159.00
Group of 2$114.50
Group of 3$99.66
Group of 4$92.25
Group of 5$87.80
Group of 6$79.00

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brooketrolove from New Zealand wrote on 31 December 2025

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I loved it so much! They were so kind and very helpful! i highly recommend this lesson to anyone!

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ness1973 from New Zealand wrote on 29 September 2025

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I brought this for my husbands birthday present. He lovely his experience. He learnt a lot and left with lots to work on. The Instructor was very helpful.

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We had a great time surfing with Adam! Hope to see you guys next time your back! Ray O

estherb6 from New Zealand wrote on 11 September 2023

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My son really enjoyed this lesson and all the information the instructor shared, it was a very positive experience for him, we highly recommend to others

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Thanks for surfing with us!🤙🌺✌️

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Mahalo - 2hr Private Lesson

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brooketrolove from New Zealand wrote on 31 December 2025

Surf Lesson

ness1973 from New Zealand wrote on 29 September 2025

Surfs Up

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estherb6 from New Zealand wrote on 11 September 2023

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Group of 5 Price per person Min 5 pax

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brooketrolove from New Zealand wrote on 31 December 2025

Surf Lesson

ness1973 from New Zealand wrote on 29 September 2025

Surfs Up

From Mahalo - 2hr Private Lesson

estherb6 from New Zealand wrote on 11 September 2023

Mrs

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Group of 2 Price per person Min 2 pax

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