The 3 Best 2-Hour Experiences in Auckland

1.America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 370 reviews · 2 hours · from $125Our pick

Join a professional crew for a two-hour sail aboard an International America’s Cup Class yacht from Viaduct Harbour. After a safety briefing, you can help work the winches, take the helm, or stay seated and enjoy the harbour views. No sailing experience is needed, but wind conditions affect how fast and lively the sail feels.

“Wonderful! This was our second time in a week. This time it was a smaller group and we got to work quite a bit! We had a great time!”

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2.2 Hour Surf Lesson – Te Arai Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $50Best value

At Te Arai Beach, Aotearoa Surf School teaches beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers in a lesson of about two and a half hours. You’ll cover safety, paddling, ocean awareness and the pop-up, with a board, wetsuit, rash shirt and sunscreen supplied. Groups are capped at 12; instructor Maya has also taught mixed-level families.

“We booked four days of private lessons with Maya and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. She handled different levels with ease — from beginner to intermediate — and was wonderful with our 7-year-old daughter who was just starting. Thanks to her great advice and sharp eye, we all got up and caught waves. Big thanks to Maya!”

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3.Private 2 Hour Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $126

At Te Arai, Aotearoa Surf School teaches you the essentials, from ocean awareness and paddling to the pop-up and riding a wave. Your private lesson is tailored to your ability, with a qualified instructor and surfboard, wetsuit, rash shirt and sunscreen included. The lesson itself is two hours, with the overall activity listed as about two and a half.

“Andrew was great with my 2 daughters, they loved the experience and are now keen to do regular lessons to improve on their skills!”

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