In this episode Joe answers all of the questions every surfer wants to know about planning a surf trip to New Zealand’s North Island.
– Best way to get to New Zealand?
– When to go?
– What to bring?
– How to get around in-country?
– Where are the best waves?
– Most crowded vs. least crowded?
– What surfboards to bring?
– What else is there to do besides surf?
And more!
Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card
https://www.chase.com/card-benefits/sapphirereserve/travel.html
New Zealand Surfing Guide
https://www.surf2surf.com/featured/wavetrack-new-zealand-surfing-guide-book/
The swell forecasting tool used by most New Zealand surfers
https://swellmap.co.nz/
Wind forecasting tool that works well in New Zealand
https://www.windy.com
New Zealand’s version of Craigslist (great for buying/selling surfboards, vehicles, etc)
https://www.trademe.co.nz/