Bethells Boogie
ID: GYG789645-1263630
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Country: New Zealand
Country: New Zealand
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Discover Bethells Boogie, a one-of-a-kind bodyboarding adventure at Bethells Beach. Navigate through the world’s second-longest sea caves, before catching waves back to shore on your bodyboard.
Embark on Bethells Boogie, an exhilarating boogie boarding adventure along Auckland's rugged west coast. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers, this tour reveals the hidden treasures of Bethells Beach, guiding you through towering sea caves, narrow rock chasms, and vibrant marine life. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned water enthusiast, everything you need—from custom wetsuits to boogie boards—is provided, ensuring a safe and exciting experience for all.
Beyond Boogie Boarding:
This four-hour journey combines the thrill of surfing, sea kayaking, and caving into a single, unforgettable experience. Swim in crystal-clear turquoise pools, navigate through twisting tectonic tubes, and marvel at 30-meter-high cave walls. Along the way, you might encounter crabs, starfish, kelp forests, and even Little Blue Penguins. The tour runs only when the Auckland swell is just right, ensuring each trip is a unique and thrilling adventure.
A West Coast Essential:
Bethells Boogie delves into the geological and cultural history of the area, from the ancient Waitakere Volcano—once New Zealand's largest—to the storied past of Bethells Beach, Te Henga, and O’Neill’s Bay. This dramatic coastline, rich in natural beauty and historical significance, is also a backdrop for cinematic magic. Whether you're exploring the awe-inspiring sea caves or discovering famous filming locations, Bethells Boogie offers an unforgettable journey through the essence of Auckland's west coast.
Join us know for this once in a lifetime experience! To find out more visit our website at: https://socialnaturemovement.nz/itinerary/bethells-boogie/
NOTE: This tour is highly subject to the weather, tides and swells. Health and safety is our top priority, and we will advise ahead of time whether this tour will take place and at what time, based on up to date weather and forecasting information.
Embark on Bethells Boogie, an exhilarating boogie boarding adventure along Auckland's rugged west coast. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers, this tour reveals the hidden treasures of Bethells Beach, guiding you through towering sea caves, narrow rock chasms, and vibrant marine life. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned water enthusiast, everything you need—from custom wetsuits to boogie boards—is provided, ensuring a safe and exciting experience for all.
Beyond Boogie Boarding:
This four-hour journey combines the thrill of surfing, sea kayaking, and caving into a single, unforgettable experience. Swim in crystal-clear turquoise pools, navigate through twisting tectonic tubes, and marvel at 30-meter-high cave walls. Along the way, you might encounter crabs, starfish, kelp forests, and even Little Blue Penguins. The tour runs only when the Auckland swell is just right, ensuring each trip is a unique and thrilling adventure.
A West Coast Essential:
Bethells Boogie delves into the geological and cultural history of the area, from the ancient Waitakere Volcano—once New Zealand's largest—to the storied past of Bethells Beach, Te Henga, and O’Neill’s Bay. This dramatic coastline, rich in natural beauty and historical significance, is also a backdrop for cinematic magic. Whether you're exploring the awe-inspiring sea caves or discovering famous filming locations, Bethells Boogie offers an unforgettable journey through the essence of Auckland's west coast.
Join us know for this once in a lifetime experience! To find out more visit our website at: https://socialnaturemovement.nz/itinerary/bethells-boogie/
NOTE: This tour is highly subject to the weather, tides and swells. Health and safety is our top priority, and we will advise ahead of time whether this tour will take place and at what time, based on up to date weather and forecasting information.
Highlights
- Explore 30-meter-high sea caves and rock chasms along the rugged west coast.
- Enjoy an exhilarating boogie boarding experience like no other!
- Learn about the dormant Waitakere Volcano and the rich history of West Coast
- Discover diverse marine life like the occasional Little Blue Penguin.
- All equipment is custom-made for a safe and comfortable experience.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hazards and Risks
Adventurous activities involve inherent hazards and potential risks, often coupled with the severity of hazards and the likelihood of risks.
Hazard: ‘anything’ that can cause harm. Hazards might be rocks, trees, water (drowning, floods), wildlife, humans, heights (falls, falling objects), machines, tools, weather (hypothermia).
Risk: the potential of something happening. Risks could be death, serious injury and/or emotional harm.
Adventurous activities offered by SNM could be dangerous if they’re not approached with care and responsibility. Participation in such activities is voluntary and not compulsory.
Hazards and risks are managed using a hierarchy of controls to choose the most effective control measures starting with elimination, then minimisation, substitution and isolation. Further measures take on administration controls and personal protective equipment if risks and hazards remain.
Meet at the Bethells Beach Carpark near the bathroom block. Your guide will meet you there.
Adventurous activities involve inherent hazards and potential risks, often coupled with the severity of hazards and the likelihood of risks.
Hazard: ‘anything’ that can cause harm. Hazards might be rocks, trees, water (drowning, floods), wildlife, humans, heights (falls, falling objects), machines, tools, weather (hypothermia).
Risk: the potential of something happening. Risks could be death, serious injury and/or emotional harm.
Adventurous activities offered by SNM could be dangerous if they’re not approached with care and responsibility. Participation in such activities is voluntary and not compulsory.
Hazards and risks are managed using a hierarchy of controls to choose the most effective control measures starting with elimination, then minimisation, substitution and isolation. Further measures take on administration controls and personal protective equipment if risks and hazards remain.
Meet at the Bethells Beach Carpark near the bathroom block. Your guide will meet you there.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.