MANGAWHAI WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Two Days on the Sand: A School Holiday Surf Program for Kids in Mangawhai
A supervised, two-day beach program in Mangawhai for children aged 6–16 that teaches surfing fundamentals, bodyboarding and coastal awareness during school holidays.
Two Days on the Sand: A School Holiday Surf Program for Kids in Mangawhai.
Along the wide beaches of Mangawhai on Northland’s coast, the School Holiday Program runs two full beach mornings designed to get kids into the water and moving: supervised surf lessons, bodyboarding, coastal education and beach games delivered over two days during every school holiday period.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Beginner to Skill-Building Surf Instruction
The program delivers structured surf lessons targeted at children, teaching fundamentals for newcomers while offering progression for kids wanting to develop existing skills.
Coastal Education on Full Beach Days
Beyond riding waves, the schedule includes coastal education components—teaching kids about the beach environment as part of the full-morning sessions.
Bodyboarding and Beach Games
Each day pairs technical surf practice with bodyboarding and group beach games to keep sessions lively and inclusive for different ability levels.
What the day feels like
What Two Full Beach Mornings Feel Like
Across two mornings from 9am–1pm, children spend concentrated time on the sand and in the shallows: coached warm-ups, on-beach instruction, time in the water practicing skills, and structured games and education that round out the surf experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who benefits most from this program—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Runs every school holidays; two consecutive mornings per program, 9am–1pm each day.
Includes surf lessons, bodyboarding, coastal education and organised beach games as part of the two-day schedule.
No explicit gear list is provided in the supplied program facts.
Program operated by Mangawhai Heads Surf School.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can join the program?
The program is for children aged 6–16.
How long does the School Holiday Program run each day?
Each day runs 9am–1pm over two days.
What activities are included?
Included activities are surf lessons, bodyboarding, coastal education and beach games.
When is the program offered?
The program runs every school holidays.
Is this suitable for kids who have never surfed?
Yes — the program provides beginner lessons for children who have never surfed as well as progression opportunities for those with existing skills.