WELLINGTON SURF FIELD GUIDE
Epic Two-Day Surf & Skate Camp at Lyall Bay — Weekly Through January
A focused two-day holiday program for kids aged 7–16 combining surf lessons and surfskate classes at Lyall Bay; this guide lays out schedule, inclusions and how to book.
Epic Two-Day Surf & Skate Camp at Lyall Bay — Weekly Through January.
Wellington Surf Lessons runs a Kids Surf & Skate Holiday Program at Lyall Bay that invites children aged 7–16 to surf lessons and surfskate classes during the January and April school holidays, pairing qualified instructors with small class sizes and a clear focus on beach safety.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Qualified, close‑supervision instruction
Classes are run by Surfing NZ–approved instructors in groups of 16 students with two instructors per class, ensuring focused coaching and supervision; the program also supplies surf and skate photos of participants.
Beach safety, surf technique and surfskate drills
The program packages beach‑safety instruction, surf stretch sessions, ocean surf classes and surfskate classes that emulate surfing on land—designed to teach core skills and build confidence in the water and on the board.
Flexible two‑day format across January weeks
The Lyall Bay program runs as a two‑day surf experience each week of the January school holidays (single‑day bookings are possible, though two days are recommended for fuller progress).
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Mornings are structured lessons: surf‑specific warmups and beach‑safety briefings lead into guided surf sessions and land‑based surfskate practice. Small class sizes and qualified instructors keep the pace appropriate for beginners through more confident youngsters, and equipment is provided so kids arrive ready to learn.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Program days run 9:30am–1:30pm; the two‑day Lyall Bay surf program is available every week of the January school holidays with specified January 2026 dates (6/7, 13/14, 20/21).
All equipment is provided by the operator.
Sessions meet at Lyall Bay.
Early‑bird rates are listed at $99.50 for one day and $199.00 for the two‑day program; bookings are taken for every week of the January school holidays via the calendar/checkout process and support is available by phone.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How do I book a place for my child?
Use the calendar to select a week, fill in details and add to cart; to book multiple weeks, at checkout click 'Keep shopping' and repeat. Call 0211764073 for additional help.
When is the Lyall Bay program offered?
The Lyall Bay two‑day surf program is available every week of the January school holidays; specific January 2026 options include 6/7, 13/14 and 20/21.
What ages can join?
Children aged 7–16 years can participate; note that for kids younger than 10, parents may be required to watch during surf lessons.
What is included in the program?
All equipment is provided; qualified Surfing NZ–approved instructors run small classes (16 students with two instructors) and participants receive surf and skate photos.
What happens if the weather is bad?
A backup date is the day after your program ends (for example, if you booked Jan 8–9 the backup would be Jan 10); families are asked to keep that day free in case it’s needed.
How much does the program cost?
Early‑bird pricing for Lyall Bay is $99.50 for one day and $199.00 for the two‑day program.
Can I enroll my child for just one day or multiple weeks?
You may book single days, but the operator usually recommends two days for the full learning experience; to book multiple weeks repeat the calendar/checkout process.