Story: Lifesaving and surfing

New Zealand surfing locations (1st of 2)

New Zealand surfing locations

This map shows the major surfing locations in the North Island. Some surf breaks have acquired names that will not be found on maps, such as Kumara Patch in Taranaki, Indicators at Raglan, and The Island at Gisborne.

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Source: Mike Bhana, New Zealand surfing guide. Rev. ed. Auckland: Reed, 2004

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Nancy Swarbrick, 'Lifesaving and surfing - The surfing way of life', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/map/7372/new-zealand-surfing-locations (accessed 21 April 2024)

Story by Nancy Swarbrick, published 12 Jun 2006