Top 10 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Auckland, North Island

Come discover the exciting new sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding (or SUP)! As a Surfing NZ Approved SUP School, all of our lessons and tours are taught by our friendly International Surfing Association (ISA) qualified SUP instructors. Learn the basics in our Intro to SUP lesson, progress with the advanced courses, or tour the area while 'walking on water'. Stand Up Paddle Boards and Kayaks provide a peaceful, low impact way of experiencing this world class destination - the ideal platform to experience nature on nature's terms. 'Break Free' and get in touch with it all at Mission Bay!

Owned and run by adventure-lovers Tony and Nina, Blue Adventures has recently won the New Zealand Travel Industry Awards. Blue Adventures is a Worksafe accredited Adventure Activity Operator and the only IKO-affiliated Kite Centre in the Auckland region. Our kite surfing instructors are trained to teach using IKO's safe progressive method and our lessons are IKO certified. At Blue Adventures we’re all about providing a personalised and exciting experience. Our dedicated IKO and ISA qualified kitesurfing and stand up paddleboarding instructors are passionate about what they do and will provide you with a safe and fun way to learn these amazing water sports. We believe in customer satisfaction and our teaching technique has proven to be extremely successful. Small groups, step-by-step instructions and our up to date equipment will ensure you progress easily and safely while learning these addictive sports! Whether you’re looking for kiteboarding, SUP or wakeboarding lessons, rentals or Naish kiteboarding and SUP gear we’ve got something for you! Blue Adventures runs lessons in the Auckland and Matakana Coast region and our Watersports Centre is located on the water’s edge of the Omaha lagoon, a fantastic location for kitesurfing, paddleboarding and wakeboarding.

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Welcome to Vector Wero Whitewater Park, white water fun in the heart of Auckland! Featuring two white water rafting courses and 9,000 sqm of beautifully clear water to explore, it’s a thrill seeker’s playground – and also perfect for a family day out. Enjoy paddling and pizza by the lake, hire a kayak or SUP, race down rapids or take on the world’s highest man-made waterfall. Feel the rush of adventure, or simply dip in a toe – the choice is yours.

Luxury Cruising New Zealand is Auckland's premier choice for luxury getaways, yacht parties and Waiheke Island escapes. Our 81ft (25m) super yacht is based in Auckland's Viaduct (city centre). We offer charters from 4hrs to multi-day escapes, for up to 45 guests. Full catering is available. Alternatively you may BYO. Water sports are complimentary and fishing trips are also available.

Luxury wellness adventures. Offering retreats on a luxury yacht in New Zealand & Turkey. Our retreats are the perfect harmony of fitness, mindfulness, exploring & fun. We create an atmosphere for you to re-energise, re-vitalise & relax. With the help of our qualified SailFit professionals, you are armed with the tools to sustain the level of energy you need to grow, develop & succeed.

Ocean Groove cruises are based in the iconic and beautiful Westhaven Marina, known best as Auckland’s city of sails. We specialise in providing high quality party boat hire with an array of options to suit your individual budget and special occasion. Our Auckland harbour event space is one of Auckland cities leading event venues, catering for up to 50 guests per cruise.

Based at Lake Pupuke since 1994 on Auckland’s North Shore. Madloop Windsurf School is a specialist in WindSurfing , Stand Up Paddling and Sailing. We are open Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday all year round .We do lessons and rentals, from beginners to advanced students, any kind of lesson, or rental. We can arrange and give you a fun time.

SUPWell was created by PaddleFit Pro Coaches Victoria Stuart and Helen Blair to help you find your flow on water. Bringing together quality stand up paddle boards, with coaching, programs and events, SUPWell makes the most of the amazing water spaces we have in and around Auckland for sightseeing, winding down and exploring.

We create outdoor experiences such as hiking, biking, paddleboarding and ski trips to improve Kiwi's mental and physical health. Hosted in Auckland but operating throughout New Zealand, we aim to get people outdoors and into nature!