Shuttle Bus • 30min
Skip parking and traffic: this scheduled shuttle takes you from Wellington to Titahi Bay and back in a single day, perfect for a surf lesson, rock-pooling, or a shoreline walk. Board at 8:45am and return by 3:15pm for a relaxed coastal escape.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness needed for beach walking and short headland traverses; moderate mobility helps for rocky sections.
Wildlife
History
These shores have long been used by Māori for fishing and coastal travel; the wider Wellington region contains many sites of cultural importance.
Conservation
Stick to marked accessways to protect dunes and coastal plants, and carry out any rubbish; human traffic and dogs can disturb nesting shorebirds.
Wellington Surf Lessons
Shuttle Bus • 30min
Wellington Surf Lessons is a surf school in Wellington, New Zealand that runs surf programs at Lyall Bay and on the Kapiti Coast. The business offers a mix of lessons designed for families, kids, women, and individuals seeking private instruction. Offerings include a Kids Surf & Skate Holiday Program at Lyall Bay and Kapiti Coast, regular kids' lessons and calendars, a women's lesson calendar, private surf lessons at Lyall Bay, and an online booking calendar for scheduling.
The curriculum focuses on water safety, ocean awareness, paddling technique, pop-up mechanics and wave selection. Sessions use progressive coaching methods so beginners build skills reliably and intermediate surfers refine technique. Classes are weather- and surf-dependent to ensure safe, appropriate conditions. Equipment is provided appropriate to participants’ age and ability, with soft-top boards for learners and suitable wetsuits where required.
Wellington Surf Lessons emphasizes a supportive learning environment, small group formats for scheduled lessons, and personalized attention in private sessions. The kids' Surf & Skate Holiday Program combines skate coaching with surf lessons to develop balance and board control while creating a social experience for participants. Women's lessons are structured to be encouraging and communal, with flexible scheduling from mid-October.
Booking is managed through a calendar system that lists available dates for Lyall Bay lessons. The business provides reliable, local surf instruction focused on skill development, safety and fun.
Locations
Lyall Bay, Kapiti
Lessons run at two coastal locations
Seasonal Programs
Mid-Oct & January
Start windows for lesson series
Programs Offered
Kids, Women, Private
Range of lesson types available
Booking
Lyall Bay Calendar
Online scheduling for lessons
Check the Lyall Bay booking calendar to reserve kids' programs, women's classes, or private lessons and secure a preferred date.
Confirm pickup details
The shuttle departs Wellington at 8:45am; confirm exact pickup location and arrival time when you book.
Check surf and tide
If you plan to surf or explore rock pools, check swell and low-tide times for safer conditions.
Dress in layers
Coastal winds can be cool even on sunny days—bring a windproof layer and quick-dry clothing.
Protect dunes and plants
Use marked access paths to avoid trampling native vegetation and regenerating pōhutukawa.
Sunscreen
High SPF protects against strong coastal sun during beach time.
summer
Windproof jacket
Keeps you warm on exposed headlands and during cooling sea breezes.
Swimwear and towel
Useful for surfing, swimming, or drying off after rock-pooling.
summer
Small daypack
Carries water, snacks, spare layer, and any beach gear you bring.