Kitesurf lessons
Learn to kitesurf in kiteboarding paradise
Learn to kitesurf in the far north of New Zealand between the Bay of Islands and 90 Mile Beach, with some of the world’s most experienced IKO kitesurf instructors. Our location on the Karikari Peninsula has beaches facing every direction and it’s windier here more often than other spots around NZ. It’s truly one of the world’s best places to kitesurf. We teach beginner kitesurfing courses right up to IKO kitesurf instructor level, tailoring our kiteboarding lessons around your own skills and progression.
Kitesurf taster – $240
Use the kite to power yourself through the water. A fun full-on introduction to the sport. Upgrade to a two or three day course if you love it!
2 day course – $460
Covers all the elements you need to become an independent kitesurfer. Get up on the board and learn the self-rescue techniques.
3 day course – $680
Nail getting up on the board and gain the confidence and skills to feel safe to set up and go out on your own.
Extra days – $220
Develop your kitesurfing skills by adding extra days after your three day course as you need them.
Progression day – $240
If you have not had lessons with us but have some experience you want to build on at whatever level
1 to 1 sessions
Book sessions to focus on specific elements of your kitesurfing.
$240 for up to two hours
$60 per additional half hour
Buy a kitesurfing gift voucher!
The perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or just to say I love you. Buy a voucher for one of our kitesurfing courses, or choose a value amount to put towards any course.
What to bring
We provide all equipment including wetsuits and safety gear. But if you have your own, bring wetsuit and booties. You then just need to bring your swimming gear (togs) to wear under the wetsuit, a towel, some warm clothes and sunscreen, etc. Everything you would expect for a day at the beach, depending on the weather. Something to eat and drink would be good for some extra energy and in case you end up drinking some salt water!
Where to meet
We teach kitesurfing at Rangiputa Beach and Tokerau Beach on the Karikari Peninsula depending on wind directions, and will give you directions on where to meet depending on the conditions on the day.
Click here for more info on our kitesurfing spots.
Our credentials
Airzone Kitesurf School is the only International Kiteboarding Organisation (IKO) Plus School – Pro Center in New Zealand. This is the highest level of IKO school. Zoe and Berny have been IKO instructors for over 20 years and are at the forefront of kitesurf training. As an IKO Examiner, Berny trains IKO instructors all over the world and works as part of the IKO training team to develop the best and most effective teaching methods. This means you can be sure of the latest training techniques and expertise to help you become a kitesurfer in the safest and fastest way possible.
We are an AdventureMark certified operator, which means we undergo a rigorous auditing process each year, to ensure we provide a safe and highly professional service.
Fair cancellation policy
If you cancel your booked session and we can fill your place we will refund your deposit or rebook your date. If we can’t fill your place and have previously turned other students away because of your booking, you may forfeit your deposit. If the wind doesn’t blow, or blows too much to be safe to teach, we will postpone your lesson to another day that suits you. If you can’t come back, we will refund any unused lesson time.
No wind no pay
If there is no wind or too much wind on the day of your course we will rebook a time that suits you or refund any unused lesson time if you can’t come back. You will never lose any lesson time. We believe you should get real value from your lessons, so if the conditions mean you are not going to progress or get the most out of your session, we won’t waste your time and charge you for it.
We ask you to call the night before or the morning of your kitesurf lesson to check conditions. This will save you a wasted journey if you have a long way to travel, and the wind is not going to be good. We will then rebook to another time.
Get in touch
Ready to start your kitesurfing journey? Reach out to us and letʼs make it happen together!