Great beginner surfing class. Good amount of time instructing before hand and good amount of time in the water. Instructors were were great!

Had an awesome experience with raglan surf school. I had previously surfed once in australia and wasnt very good but the waves weather and scenery was perfect and i picked it up a lot easier. The team and instructors were amazing and very helpful

We didn't actually surf, we booked but got food poisoning. The staff were compassionate and offered us a full refund on the day. This is excellent customer service. If we make it back to NZ, were going to book with them again!

Couldn’t recommend this enough; a great way to spend an afternoon in a beautiful part of the world. John from Cork was a top man with his instruction, and I’d definitely be back.

I was very nervous about trying to surf for the first time and thought it would be impossible to stand up. The instructors were extremely patient and friendly and broke down the technique into 4 simple steps, and I managed to stand up! I 100%...More

I am a repeat visitor to Karioi Lodge. It is quieter in winter, perfect for making it home base for those winter surf missions. It has a fun and lively buzz in summer, with lots going on, indluding surf lessons and hire, plus transport to...More

We booked the course for beginners (3 hours, max. 6 people). There were 14 persons in the group. Theory + practice in barns were good (30 minutes), some explanation over technique and hazards, also practising on a surfboard (how to come from prone to stand)....More