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Whenuakura Island: Deluxe Guided Adventure

Our expert guides lead you through crystal-clear waters to this breathtaking natural gem.

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Whether you're kayaking, paddle boarding, or joining our boat tours, you'll experience stunning natural beauty, encounter diverse wildlife, and create memories to last a lifetime.

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BOAT

DISCOVER WHANGAMATA

2 hours | level 3

Boat tour to hidden bays and Whenuakura Island. Explore secluded spots in small, private groups.

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Kayak

Whenuakura (Donut) Island

2 hours | level 3

Kayak to the iconic Whenuakura Island. Explore its stunning lagoon and learn about this wildlife sanctuary.

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KAYAK | SUP

Wildlife Excursion on Estuary

2 hours | level 1

Paddle the calm Otahu River. Spot native birds, fish, and lush bush in this sheltered nature haven.

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SURF

Surf Lessons

60 minutes | all levels

Our certified coaches customize lessons for all levels at Whangamata beach. Sessions include warming up, safety basics, technique training and water time.

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SurfSup New Zealand is a sustainable tour operator based in Whangamata, New Zealand.

Since 2015 we have been offering exceptional kayak tours and hires plus surf lessons, with the popular Whenuakura – Donut – Island as a must do in the Coromandel.

In 2024 due to demand we decided a new service: Discovery Whangamata - Scenic boat tour. This easy and interacting experience takes you to visit Whenuakura island and the Tunaiti Caldera showcasing amazing rock formations.

Come join us for an incredible experience!

About Us
Aerial view of kayakers exploring Whangamata's clear waters near Donut Island, Coromandel NZ. Professional guided kayak tours through pristine coastal scenery.

CORE VALUES

Quality

Delivering high-quality tourism products and experiences to viitors.

Safety

Provide safe experience to visitors and staff.

Community

Making sure our entire community benefits from our operation without causing major harm to the local environment.

Manaakitanga

Welcome and care for community and visitors showing generosity and respect.

Kaitiakitanga

Being mindful of our actions, respect the environment.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Guide (Mauro) was super friendly and knowledgeable

So worth taking the guided tour of this place vs renting kayaks on our own. We learned a lot about the history of the island and surrounding town. Guide (Mauro) was super friendly and knowledgeable and his partner Anne was super responsive over emails beforehand. They offer loaner wetsuits keep you warm as well.
Dan Medici

You kayak inside Donut Island and it's just breathtakingly beautiful

Absolutely loved our Donut (Whenuakura) Island tour! The guides were really nice, had so much knowledge and were really funny. We had a great time exploring the islands. You kayak inside Donut Island and it's just breathtakingly beautiful. Clear bright blue water! Was easy enough kayaking out that far and had a little stop in along the way on one of the islands and had a cup of kawakawa tea all together and had a little education session before heading back to shore! You get given a dry-bag for your cameras, a lifejacket of course and a wetsuit if you choose to. Wear a hat and lots of sunblock!
Shannen

I would highly recommend Surfsup for any kayaking tours for the beginners

Went kayaking to doughnut island with my daughter today. Kayaking is not my kinda thing and did this only for her. Booked tour guide through Surfsup. I was very worried as my daughter is 11 and it was our first kayaking together. The guys were beyond amazing with the help and tips they provided. The kayaks were in very good condition lessons given were very helpful. We strayed many times and they came back to get us. Thank you guys, you made the day very memorable for us both. I would highly recommend Surfsup for any kayaking tours for the beginners.
Vindya Naidu
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Frequently Asked Question

Whenuakura Island is locate just one Kilometer off the Coat of Whangamata in the Coromandel Peninsula. The island is part of the Whangamata Wild Life Sanctuary due go the presence on Tuataras few year ago.

The paddle will vary according to conditions. During calm light wind days, it takes approximately 30 minutes. On days with westerly winds this time can be less and more when we have winds from the east.

If conditions are not suitable to paddle out to the islands at your booking time, we will:

  1. Suggest you another time.
  2. Suggest you another day.
  3. Offer you an alternative activity or location.
  4. Offer you a voucher to be used at another date.

If none of these options are suitable we will offer you a full refund.

We always recommend around the high tide mark, 2 hours before or after. It is a great time of the day as the lagoon is more spacious and all rocks inside the lagoon are covered by water.

During the low tide there is limited space inside as the rocks get really exposed.

Days with under 12 knots winds under 2 ft waves are the best. We strongly recommend customers to call us beforehand as all tours are weather dependant.