Water Activities

Te Arai Beach is one of New Zealand’s premier surf beaches and home to New Zealand’s top rated surf school, Aoteroa Surf. With beginner surf lessons, board and wetsuit hire and a range of surf breaks to suit all abilities, Te Arai truly is a surfers paradise.

Experience an exhilarating day on the water amongst some of New Zealand’s most picturesque islands and renowned fishing grounds. With a diverse and abundant fishery frequented by large marlin, kingfish, tuna, snapper, and everything in-between, there’s a variety of fishing experiences on offer, including live baiting, trolling and lure fishing. Best of all, our charter operator, Hauraki Express, support sustainable fishing practices and have the local knowledge to put you on to the fish.

For marine lovers, Goat Island is an experience you will never forget. Just 45 mins south of Te Arai, Goat Island Marine Reserve is teaming with snapper, parore and blue maomao.. Goat Island is New Zealand’s first marine reserve and is famous for it’s amazing snorkeling, diving and safe and shallow conditions for all the family to explore.