A Different Kind of New Zealand Surf Guide
Written by an American surfer for surfers who want to travel with intention.
This is Bri here, Founder of Sea Together. So this isn't your typical travel guide. It's an honest reflection on what I've learned surfing and traveling New Zealand over multiple trips and living there twice for around 8 months each—the mistakes I made, the cultural nuances I missed at first, and a few things my Kiwi friends patiently taught me along the way.
What's Inside:
39 pages of honest insights including:
North vs South Island: How to choose based on your surf style and what you actually value
Regional breakdowns for different types of surfers (longboarders, shortboarders, solo travelers, burnt-out wave hunters)
Cultural differences that matter: tall poppy syndrome, communication styles, what Americans get wrong
My surf experience in NZ
Practical logistics: van life vs car camping, best times to go, what to pack (and leave behind)
Kiwi slang and essential Māori words every traveler should know
My favorite surf shops, restaurants, and local contacts throughout both islands
Original film photography from my travels
Bri’s favorite areas
This guide is for you if:
You want to surf NZ respectfully, not just show up and take waves
You're willing to listen more than you talk
You value cultural awareness over entitlement
You want insider knowledge from someone who's made the mistakes so you don't have to
This guide is NOT:
not a detailed spot guide or secret break revealer. we don’t believe in blowing up spots
not a comprehensive "see everything" itinerary
not written by an expert or a Kiwi—instead, this is just an American who's spent real time there and cares deeply about the place and it’s people
$22 | $2 from every purchase supports a surf organization getting Kiwi youth into surfing
For personal use only. Please don't share or distribute—it's illegal and disrespects the work that went into this.
MEMBERS GET 10% off. Email seatogether.gatherings@gmail.com for member discount code.
A Different Kind of New Zealand Surf Guide
Written by an American surfer for surfers who want to travel with intention.
This is Bri here, Founder of Sea Together. So this isn't your typical travel guide. It's an honest reflection on what I've learned surfing and traveling New Zealand over multiple trips and living there twice for around 8 months each—the mistakes I made, the cultural nuances I missed at first, and a few things my Kiwi friends patiently taught me along the way.
What's Inside:
39 pages of honest insights including:
North vs South Island: How to choose based on your surf style and what you actually value
Regional breakdowns for different types of surfers (longboarders, shortboarders, solo travelers, burnt-out wave hunters)
Cultural differences that matter: tall poppy syndrome, communication styles, what Americans get wrong
My surf experience in NZ
Practical logistics: van life vs car camping, best times to go, what to pack (and leave behind)
Kiwi slang and essential Māori words every traveler should know
My favorite surf shops, restaurants, and local contacts throughout both islands
Original film photography from my travels
Bri’s favorite areas
This guide is for you if:
You want to surf NZ respectfully, not just show up and take waves
You're willing to listen more than you talk
You value cultural awareness over entitlement
You want insider knowledge from someone who's made the mistakes so you don't have to
This guide is NOT:
not a detailed spot guide or secret break revealer. we don’t believe in blowing up spots
not a comprehensive "see everything" itinerary
not written by an expert or a Kiwi—instead, this is just an American who's spent real time there and cares deeply about the place and it’s people
$22 | $2 from every purchase supports a surf organization getting Kiwi youth into surfing
For personal use only. Please don't share or distribute—it's illegal and disrespects the work that went into this.
MEMBERS GET 10% off. Email seatogether.gatherings@gmail.com for member discount code.
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