Auckland Surf Park
  Auckland Surf Park | |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36°39′23″S 174°38′30″E / 36.65643°S 174.64177°E |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opens | 2027 |
| Owner | Aventuur |
| Area | 43 hectares (110 acres) |
Auckland Surf Park is a heated artificial surfing lagoon currently under construction.[1] In 2023, it was decided that the park would be located in Dairy Flat,[2] several kilometres west of the Hibiscus Coast in north Auckland. Once completed, it will be the world's first heated artificial surfing lagoon.[3]
The park is reportedly expected to cost NZ$100 million to construct,[4] and will employ in excess of 400 people during its construction. Once operational, the park is expected to employ more than 120 employees.[4]
History
[edit]In late 2020, the surf park was first announced[5] following the announcement of Swell Planet, another surf park also set to be located in north Auckland.[6]
In May 2023, it was the intention for Auckland Surf Park to become the world's first heated surfing wave pool was announced, along with the park's location.[3] Later in the year, it was revealed that the park had entered into final resource consenting[2] with the Environmental Protection Authority.[7]
The park received its resource consent in June 2024 with construction then expected to start in late 2024.[8] On 10 February 2025 Aventuur broke ground on the project.[9] The park is now expected to open sometime in 2027,[9][4] with between 12 and 18 months required to construct.[5]
Lagoon
[edit]At the centre of the surf park is a 2.2 hectares (5.4 acres) Wavegarden Cove artificial surfing lagoon.[5] The lagoon is set to be heated to allow for year-round operation.[10]
Amenities
[edit]The development is set to include accommodation of approximately 90 individual cabins, and a 50-room lodge.[11] Additionally, it is set to include a cafe, kiosk, farm-to-table restaurant, surf club, hiring and coaching facilities.[11]
Environmental Conservation
[edit]The development will also include a data centre,[7] and a 5-8 MW solar farm covering 8 hectares (20 acres)[12] to help power the development and data centre. With the target of achieving a Green Star rating from the NZGBC,[13] excess heat is set to be captured from the data centre and used to warm the surfing lagoon.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Johnstone, Duncan (2 November 2020). "State-of-the-art wave pool plan for New Zealand surfers". Stuff. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b Reive, Christopher (10 November 2023). "Auckland Surf Park timeline revealed as project enters final consenting stage". NZ Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Sir John Kirwan's Auckland project boasts world first heated surfing wave pool". Stuff. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d Reive, Christopher (17 November 2023). "Proposed surf park estimated to bring $600m boost for Auckland". NZ Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Reive, Christopher (3 November 2020). "1000 waves an hour: Wave park coming to New Zealand". NZ Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Jackson (13 March 2020). "Swell Planet: Multi-million dollar surf park planned for Auckland in 2021". Stuff. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Auckland Surf Park Community". Environmental Protection Authority. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Reive, Christopher (26 June 2024). "Auckland Surf Park moves a step closer to reality". NZ Herald. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Aventuur Officially Breaks Ground on Auckland Surf Park". Surf Park Central. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Dairy Flat Surf Park plans surging forward". Hibiscus Matters. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Auckland Surf Park | Resource Consent Design Statement" (PDF). Environmental Protection Authority. Warren and Mahoney Architects Ltd. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Appendix 26 ASP Solar Farm Specifications" (PDF). Environmental Protection Authority. Lightyears Solar. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Auckland wave pool shares more sustainability details, enters final consenting stage". Wave Pool Magazine - For your curiosity and stoke. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.