Auckland Surf Park
Auckland Surf Park is a heated artificial surfing lagoon currently under construction. In 2023, it was decided that the park would be located in Dairy Flat, several kilometres west of the Hibiscus Coast in north Auckland. Once completed, it will be the world's first heated artificial surfing lagoon.
The park is reportedly expected to cost NZ$100 million to construct, and will employ in excess of 400 people during its construction. Once operational, the park is expected to employ more than 120 employees.
History
In late 2020, the surf park was first announced following the announcement of Swell Planet, another surf park also set to be located in north Auckland.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. Later in the year, it was revealed that the park had entered into final resource consenting with the Environmental Protection Authority.
The park received its resource consent in June 2024 with construction then expected to start in late 2024. On Aventuur broke ground on the project. The park is now expected to open sometime in 2027, with between 12 and 18 months required to construct.