Hi Crew.
Im starting my small business in NZ, Waihi Beach Sup and Kayak.
I will be running the usual sup business, rentals and coaching/lessons...however.
Im working on the SUP travel side of things especially from February through to late may.
Don't be fooled by the thoughts of cold water, we were in board shorts or a spring suit from December through to mid May on this coast. This area absolutely pumps and is perfect for Stand Up Paddle surfing, especially SUP long boarding and Sup foil, there are two fun and beginner friendly wing foil spots too.
Im working on getting a little Air Bnb or cool Caravan so crew can fly over and stay and we can chase conditions, as well as a zodiac boat because there are some epic waves around the surrounding headlands and of course the famous Matakana Island.
this is more likely to kick off in 2027. So forget crowded Bali...Waihi Beach is uncrowded and it pumps!
Daily activities could be Sup surfing, wing foiling, Foiling behind the boat, missions up the Coromandel coast, fishing.
Im trying to get a few 10ft boards for crew to use so you all can travel with out bringing boards or you can just bring a short sup and foil gear. again a slow process but I can see me being fully set up to kick off the 2027 summer of fun season.

Im happy to take some bookings for 2026, was even looking at setting up a tent in the back yard for crew to stay in for those who are happy with 1 star accomodation but scoring super fun uncrowded sessions.
I just want to share my new home which is a true SUP paradise.

Latam airlines are pretty good to fly with you can bring 10ft boards with a 3 board limit, I think its $150 US each way for boards, only downside is they only fly out of Sydney.

im on instagram - @waihibeachsupandkayak
Facebook - waihibeachsupfoil or try waihibeachsupandkayak
whattsapp - +64 204 018 4316

How about you change your handle to
- NzSupLife

Hey Micky, I still need to get down and go for a sup surf with you!

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Bighugg said..
How about you change your handle to
- NzSupLife

LOL

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thegreatsup said..
Hey Micky, I still need to get down and go for a sup surf with you!

Anytime mate,
0204 018 4316

Waihi Beach, New Zealand 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th was a bloody good run!
Super comfortable in a old 4/3 steamer, water temperature heating up!





WaveCahser 10ft 10x25@100L riding twin keels.

Birthday Morning! Must be doing something right!





Riding a NSP sleepwalker 10ft longboard designed by Tully St John 10x24x3 @93.7L 9 inch single fin.



All images by - Ben the local lad.

Looks awesome - good luck with your new venture!

Locals will love you

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thuffam said..
Looks awesome - good luck with your new venture!

Thanks. Waihi Beach Sup And Kayak will be launching early December.
by 2027 should have a little studio accomodation on my property and with a bit of luck an IRB to chase waves around with crew who come to NZ and stay. first things first though.

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hilly said..
Locals will love you

Locals already do!
my goal is to see how many I can cover to SUP then foil.
bit of a longboard style wave on smaller days so perfect for crew to cross over into SUP.