Welcome to Waihi Beach SUP & Kayak

 

Your go-to destination for safe, fun and unforgettable paddle adventures in New Zealand’s forever-beautiful Western Bay of Plenty.

 

At Waihi Beach SUP & Kayak, we create experiences for everyone — families, holiday makers, first-timers, adventure seekers, traveling SUP surfers and paddlers looking to evolve their skills. And of course… the soon-to-be legendary SUP OLYMPICS.

 

We offer a range of sessions and experiences, including:

 

What We Offer

    •    Family Fun Packs – get the whole whānau on the water

    •    Guided Estuary & Ocean Sessions – explore Athenree Estuary or Waihi Beach

    •    Progression Sessions – build SUP confidence & skill in a safe environment

    •    The GIANT SUP – fits 6–8 people at once… seriously good fun

    •    Beach SUP Sessions – guided paddles off the north end of Waihi Beach

    •    Performance Sessions – SUP shortboard, SUP longboard, SUP foiling & entry-level wing foiling

    •    Free professional photos with every booking (video for specialised sessions)

 

Where We Operate

 

Our main base is on the Athenree Estuary, where we run three 1-hour sessions each day, scheduled around the high tide.

 

We also offer low-tide estuary paddles up toward the boat club — a calm-water experience where stingrays are often seen (conditions & wind dependent).

 

When conditions allow, we launch beach sessions from the north end of Waihi Beach during low tide, especially when the wind and swell are light.

 

Who It’s For

 

Beginners ✔

Intermediate paddlers ✔

Experienced SUP surfers ✔

Adventure seekers ✔

Whānau fun days ✔

 

If you love the ocean and aquatic environment – we’ve got a session for you.

 

COMING FEB 2026 – SUP ACADEMY

 

Launching soon: The Waihi Beach SUP Academy – a performance-focused SUP club for paddlers wanting to push their skills with coaching, video analysis and ocean progression.

 

🌊 Safe, friendly & professional

📷 Free photos (video for advanced sessions)

🏄‍♂️ Expert guidance & quality equipment

📍 Operating in one of NZ’s most beautiful beach locations