Surf Park Open Day Offers Sneak Peek into Auckland's Future Wave Destination

Locals and surf enthusiasts will have the chance to get a closer look at the highly anticipated Auckland Surf Park, with a community open day scheduled for Saturday, 3 May.

Held on-site at 1350 Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat, the drop-in event will run from 9am to 12pm and is expected to draw interest from across the Auckland region.

Visitors will be able to view the development area, speak with project partners Aventuur, and meet project ambassador Sir John Kirwan. Aventuur is the leading developer and operator of Auckland's Surf Park and currently working on similar projects in Perth and Florida.

Construction has been underway since summer, with earthworks clearly visible north of Dairy Flat School. The project’s first stage is now taking shape, laying the groundwork for what will become a 43-hectare destination for surfers, athletes, and visitors alike. Auckland Surf Park is expected to open to the public in 2027.

Once complete, the park will feature a world-class surfing lagoon, high-performance sport and leisure facilities, tourist accommodation, a restaurant, and walking and cycling trails. A 7-hectare solar farm and the Spark North Shore Data Centre will also form part of the wider development.

In a world-first approach to sustainability, the developers plan to capture heat generated by the on-site Spark data centre to warm the water in the surf lagoon, helping to maintain optimal surfing conditions year-round. The solar farm will provide renewable energy to power the data centre, creating a self-sustaining energy loop and reducing the project's environmental footprint.

Saturday’s informal event offers a chance for the community to ask questions, learn more about the plans, and get a feel for the scale of the project. Free off-road parking will be available, and early arrivals can grab a complimentary coffee. A sausage sizzle and covered shelter will also be on hand to keep visitors comfortable.

Access is via the southern end of the site from Dairy Flat Highway—visitors are asked to enter through the yellow-shaded area marked on the event map.

Whether you’re a local resident or part of Auckland’s surfing community, all are welcome to stop by and see the future home of surfing in the region.