Blue Adventures is all about providing you with a personalised, fun and exciting experience. If you are into adrenalin sports then you will love what we have to offer.
No matter if there is wind or no wind, learning how to kitesurf or wakeboard to stand up paddleboarding and jetboating, we have something for you! Our dedicated IKO- qualified kitesurfing, wakeboarding and stand up paddleboarding instructors are passionate in what they do and will provide you with a safe and fun way to learn these amazing watersports.
If you choose not to get wet, choose one of our off the beaten track jetboating adventures to discover beautiful harbours, estuaries, islands and beaches in our V8 - powered adventure jetboat.
Blue Adventures is based in Matakana, one hour north of Auckland, but all of our lessons and tours can be run in several locations from Auckland, Matakana Coast and Mangawhai, depending on wind weather and of course your plans.
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No matter if you are a novice, intermediate or advanced, our experienced, fun and IKO- qualified instructors will provide you with a true blue adventure in the kitesurfing world. Step by step instructions and our up to date kitesurfing equipment will ensure you to progress easily and safely, learning this addictive sport.
Our team at Blue Adventures believe in customer satisfaction. Our kitesurfing lessons are run in small groups, teaching one on one or one on two. This way you get more time strapped in, enjoying the lesson and progressing faster.
Locations: Blue Adventures runs kitesurfing lessons in
Auckland, the Matakana Coast region and
Mangawhai, depending on wind, weather and
your plans. Pick- ups are available and all gear
is provided.
Prices: 2 hour private lesson NZ$ 75 pp / hour
2 hour group lesson NZ$ 60 pp / hour
IKO stands for International Kiteboarding Organisation. The IKO Kiteboarding programs are designed to help you learn in a safe way while your IKO instructor respects your rhythm and takes you through all the steps you need to learn to reach your goals. IKO- qualified kitesurfing instructors teach to a world wide kitesurfing standard. There are three levels to become a competent kitesurfer.
Level 1 is the Discovery Kiteboarder Program. In this program our kitesurfing instructor will take you through safe wind directions and conditions for kiting, the wind window, hazards you might encounter, how to set up a kite and will then teach you how to fly and control the kite.
Level 2 is the Intermediate Kiteboarder Program. Now you will make use of all that flying knowledge you gained in Level 1. Once you complete this portion of the program you will start riding the board.
Level 3 is the Independent Level. The independent level is the stage where all those dreams and hard work pay off, as you get to feel the board on your feet! By the end of the section you will be able to start jumping and will truly be an independent rider. Then you are off to explore the world’'s different locations, water surfaces and wind strengths!
After reaching Level 1 we will issue your IKO Kiteboarder, which certifies that you have successfully reached Level 1. Don't forget to bring your IKO Kiteboarder Card back to your next lessons in order to get Level 2 and later Level 3 signed off. The good thing about your IKO Kiteboarder Card is that it is internationally recognised. Therefore, you can reach any level with any IKO Kitesurfing school around the world and you can get any level signed off by any IKO- qualified instructor, no matter where in the world you are. Once you have reached Level 3, you can rent kitesurfing equipment from any IKO- affiliated kitesurfing centre. Just present your IKO Kitesurfing Card and they will know, that you are a confident and independent kitesurfer.
Our kitesurfing lessons are run in several locations around Auckland, Matakana and Mangawhai, depending on wind, weather and your plans. All of our favourite teaching locations are located on beaches, which offer shallow and flat waters, this makes them perfect to learn kitesurfing. Here are a few of our favourite spots:
Snells Beach (one of our local spots)
At only one hour north of Auckland this is a fantastic spot to learn. The wind is generally steady, the water is shallow and the beach is uncrowded. If you are a beginner Snells Beach is best on a mid- to high tide but it is also possible to learn on low tide. Snells beach is great on North/ East, East and South/ East winds.
Omaha Estuary (one of our local spots)
Situated just down the road from famous Matakana, which you can reach within an hour drive north of Auckland, Omaha estuary is a flat water gem! The estuary is a great place to learn as the water is shallow and the beach is uncrowded. It is possible to learn on all tides.
Omaha estuary is the only spot in the Matakana area that works on South/ West winds.
Omaha Beach (one of our local spots)
Beautiful Omaha beach is situated in the famous Matakana Coast region. Omaha offers a wide, long beach, which is great on South/ East and Easterly winds under 20 knots. There is plenty to do and see in the Matakana Coast region, once you have finished your kitesurfing lesson.
Point Chevalier (Auckland)
Point Chev is practically right in Auckland city, therefore this spot is very convenient. Point Chev is great for beginners, as the water is shallow. It is possible to kite on all tides but the incoming tide is generally better. Great on any wind from North/ West to South/ West.
Cheltnemham Beach (Devonport)
Being close to Devonport, Cheltnemham beach is also a great inner city alternative (You can catch a short ferry ride from central Auckland).
Cheltnemham Beach is perfect on a mid- to low tide. This spot is good on any wind from North/ East to South/ East.
Orewa Beach
Only 30 minutes north of Auckland city, Orewa beach is a very popular kitesurfing spot. Orewa is a great place for learning, if the wind is not over 20 knots. Orewa has a wide, long, sandy beach and is good at all tides.
Mangawhai Harbour
Mangawhai is an approx. 1 3/4 hours drive north of Auckland. Mangawhai has a beautiful harbour, surrounded by big sand dunes, which fills in at mid to high tide. North to North/ East and Easterly winds are best for learning, as the wind is generally very steady. Apart from being a great kitesurfing spot, Mangawhai offers beautiful beaches, hikes and great camping and accommodation options.
We believe that it is very important to learn with great equipment, this is why we chose the 'Naish Park' to teach kitesurfing with this season. The 2012 'Naish “Park'” kites are a great all round kite. They are designed with fun in mind, one kite that does it all- any rider, any style, any condition!” With some great improvements from the last year 'Naish Park'”, as well as a super user friendly control bar and safety system, they are great for beginners through to advanced riders. With the light weight design of a three strut kite, the 'Naish Park' is an easy to fly, stable and responsive kite, which provides the crispness and feel in the bar that you really need. It also has great water relaunching abilities.
If you are thinking of buying a kite, we are more than happy to advise where to go.
See the Park in action:
SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) is taking the world by storm and is one of the fastest growing sports around the world.
Stand up paddleboarding is easy to learn, a lot of fun and keeps you fit, while promoting your balance and core strength. Stand up paddleboarding is also a great way to explore and discover beautiful beaches, islands, rivers and estuaries.
Blue Adventures now offer SUP lessons and tours for singles, couples and groups wanting to get out and do some exercise while experiencing nature in a healthy new way.
We run several options for learning in super calm waters where you will become confident to take on some more ambitious tours.
Locations: At multiple locations in Auckland, the Matakana
Coast region and Mangawhai, our favourites
being the ones listed under SUP Tours.
Pick- ups are available.
Prices: SUP Lessons NZ$ 45 pp / 1 hour
All gear is provided (Instructor, boards, paddles, wetsuits and buoyancy aids if required). Pick- ups are available.
Stand up paddleboarding tours are a great way to discover beautiful beaches, islands and estuaries, while meeting new friends and keeping fit at the same time. Stand up paddleboarding is easy to learn. All our tours are run in flat water, which makes them suitable for both beginners and experienced paddle boarders. All of our tours are guided and all gear is provided.
Locations: Our favourite tours are listed below. Tours
can also be run in different locations, ranging
from Auckland to Mangawhai. Pick- ups are
available.
Prices: NZ$ 45 pp / 1 hour
Goat Island Explorer:
Explore famous Goat Island Marine Reserve, and see the variety of sea life New Zealand has to offer. Being a Marine reserve you will encounter many species of fish, while gliding over seaweed jungles and discovering large caves located around the island. Goat Island Marine Reserve became New Zealand's first marine reserve in 1975 and is located near Leigh, one hour north of Auckland.
Stingray Central:
See stingrays up close and personal, while paddling towards the entrance of the Omaha harbour. Stingrays love this spot and as the water is shallow, it is a great way to view them by SUP. Stingray Central is located in the Omaha estuary, one hour north of Auckland on the Matakana coast.
Omaha & Pink Beach:
Launch from beautiful Omaha beach and paddle towards the southern end around the rocky coastline, where you will reach stunning and deserted Pink beach, the regions little gem.
Omaha is located one hour north of Auckland on the Matakana coast.
Island Explorer:
This tour is one of our favourites! Take an exhilarating jetboat ride to and from an isolated regional park, which can only be reached by boat. Explore beautiful empty beaches, coastlines and white rimmed islands by stand up paddleboard, while adoring the region's beauty. This tour will give you a Robinson Crusoe experience!
Jetboat and SUP Combo: NZ$ 100 pp / allow 3 hours
This tour starts and ends at either Sandspit or Scott's Landing, which is located near Warkworth/ Matakana, one hour north of Auckland on the Matakana coast.
We use Red Air 10'6'' inflatable all round SUP boards for our lessons and tours, which are also available to rent. Red Air SUP boards are great flat water cruisers, very user friendly and at 33'' wide they are super stable.
Locations: We can deliver the equipment to the desired
location and pick them up afterwards.
Prices: starting from NZ$ 25 / hour
If you are thinking of buying a SUP, you should try a Red Air paddleboard. Red Air stand up paddleboards are inflatable, which means they are great for storage space, ease of transport, light weight, safe, super strong and super stable. They are virtually indestructible, perfect for kids to play on (no hard edges) and great in flat water and small waves.
We are the local Red Air stand up paddleboard agent, so don't hesitate to call or email us for more info on these fantastic boards. There are four different sizes available. Come and try them, You will be impressed!
Carve, jump and pull tricks behind our fully surveyed adventure jetboat fitted with a brand new wakeboard tower.
We provide a professional skipper and instructor for lessons and up to date 'Liquid Force' wakeboarding equipment. Our lessons are tailored to small groups, giving you the best possible chance to learn and progress in wakeboarding. Our wakeboarding trips are suited for anyone, no matter if you are a beginner or pro. Come for a ride and get addicted to this awesome sport!
Locations: Blue Adventures runs wakeboarding lessons
and trips at several locations in Auckland,
the Matakana Coast region and Mangawhai,
depending on weather conditions and your
plans. Pick- ups are available.
Prices: NZ$ 60 pp / hour (up to four people)
The way it works: Wakeboarding is at its best when the water is calm and there is no wind. Once a week, Blue Adventure runs special wakeboarding days. For those days, we will choose a suitable location in the Auckland region, where the conditions will be the best for wakeboarding. There will be several one hour time slots available, which you can book (Up to 4 people per hour). The time is evenly spread between the riders, which allows each rider to have a couple of goes each. 1 hour gives you plenty of time to learn how to wakeboard or pull tricks, meet some friends and have a great time out on the water. Check our Facebook page for this weeks wakeboarding day!
Get a group of friends together who would like to learn or progress in wakeboarding? You can hire our boat any day of the week for wakeboarding charters, which works well if you have a group of 4 people together. See more under 'Private Charter'.
Blue Adventures offers private wakeboarding charters. We provide you with everything you need to ensure you have an epic day out on the water. A fully surveyed boat, equipped with a brand new wakeboarding tower, a professional skipper, wakeboarding instructor and up to date 'Liquid Force' wakeboarding gear.
Our wakeboarding charters are suitable for families, stag do's and hens parties, corporate groups or simply a group of friends, wanting to learn or progress in wakeboarding.
We can customise our charters to suit your plans and can create a combination of different water activities.
'El Grunto' is a fully surveyed 5m adventure jetboat, fitted with an Indy wakeboard tower and powered by a Toyota Lexus V8 engine. We can operate in any sheltered water and all safety gear is provided.
Locations: Blue Adventures runs wakeboarding charters
in locations around Auckland, the Matakana
Coast region and Mangawhai, depending on
weather conditions and your plans.
Pick-ups are available.
Price: starting from NZ$ 400/ half day private charter
(suitable for 4 passengers on board at a time)
Discover paradise by jetboat! Experience the thrill of our heart-pumping, one hour Thrillseeker tour, including spins and sweeping fishtails, while discovering Matakana Coast's beautiful beaches and islands. This tour feels world's away.
Feel the sea spray and wind whipping your face as our professional skipper navigates our adventure jetboat past beautiful islands, beaches and pristine bays. The thrilling jetboat tour reveals Matakana Coast's best kept secrets: sheltered swimming spots, beautiful coastline and an abundance of sea life. If you are lucky you might even see dolphins and orcas, which often visit this part of the coast. Blue penguins are also often seen.
'El Grunto' is a fully surveyed 5m adventure jetboat, suited for 4 passengers at a time. 'El Grunto' is powered by a Toyota Lexus V8 engine. We can operate in any sheltered water and all safety gear is provided.
Location: Blue Adventure's 'Thrillseeker' jetboat tour is
run in the beautiful Matakana Coast region,
only one hour north of Auckland. Pick- ups
are available.
Prices: Up to four people NZ$ 75 pp / hour
Join this jetboating tour if you are after a Robinson Crusoe experience. Enjoy an exhilarating jetboat ride to one of Matakana Coast's isolated regional parks, which are only accessible by boat. Explore the empty beaches and islands by foot or by stand up paddleboard, learn more about its native birdlife and adore the beautiful sea views and scenic coastline from stunning viewpoints. Then hold on, as we take you on another jetboat ride back to the mainland. We will take you to some of Matakana Coast's best kept secrets, where you will come across sheltered swimming spots, beautiful coastline and beaches and an abundance of sea life. If you are lucky you might even see dolphins or orcas, which often visit this part of the coast. Blue penguins are also often seen. There are a range of islands and regional parks, which can be visited. One of our favourites is Mahurangi East Regional Park, where you can experience compass views of the Hauraki Gulf, go on a beautiful walk or hang out on a deserted beach.
Location: Blue Adventure's 'Island Explorer' jetboat tour is
Prices: Up to four people NZ$ 85 pp / allow 3 hours
Blue Adventures offers private jetboat charters. We provide you with everything you need to ensure you have an epic day out on the water. A fully surveyed boat, a professional skipper and water sport equipment if you are wishing to include wakeboarding in your day out on the water. Our jetboat charters are suitable for families, stag do's and hens parties, corporate groups or simply a group of friends, wanting to spend a day out on the water.
We can customise our charters to suit your plans. We also have a jetboating, wakeboarding and stand up paddleboarding combo deal available.
'El Grunto' is a fully surveyed 5m adventure jetboat, fitted with an Indy wakeboard tower and is powered by a Toyota Lexus V8 engine. We can operate in any sheltered water and all safety gear is provided.
Locations: Charter our jetboat to explore the Matakana
Coast, Kaipara Harbour or Auckland Harbour.
Price: starting from NZ$ 400 / half day (suitable for 4
passengers on board at a time)
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