Water Nomads Reviews

Had an absolutely fantastic 3-day wing foiling 'Surfari' trip over the Matariki holidays with Water Nomads, led by the wonderful Heidi and Bevan! As a beginner to wing foiling, I couldn't have asked for better. They were incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and made learning so much fun. We spent three brilliant days in the 'winterless North,' with perfect conditions for foiling and plenty of opportunities to get comfortable on the water. Their enthusiasm and dedication to ensuring everyone had a great time really shone through. If you're thinking of trying wing foiling or want a professionally run, super enjoyable watersports adventure, look no further than Water Nomads!

We rented windsurfing equipment from Heidi and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. She met us near the airport, which was super convenient, and provided us with excellent gear along with great advice on windsurfing conditions and the forecast throughout New Zealand. Their local knowledge really helped us make the most of our time on the water. Returning the gear was just as easy—she arranged to pick it up at a place that worked well for us. Friendly, flexible, and professional. Highly recommended!

Spent 6 days on the Canterbury Lakes safari with Water Nomads Feb 2025. What a brilliant experience. Heidi & Bevan are fantastic hosts who have a wealth of knowledge of the local area to ensure maximum time on the water in spectacular scenery. I’m from NZ but living in Northern Ireland I was coming back for an extended holiday & wanted to wing foil the lakes. Doing it with Water Nomads took all the guess work out the right locations plus amazing food & transport included. Couldn’t recommend this trip enough. Tim

What a great trip - Water Nomads have it dialled in for Wingers on the Canterbury Lakes. It’s the closest thing to paradise for wind sports. I’ll be back

Waternomads made me happy by providing the right wingfoil equipment during my month stay in New Zealand. As there are no local surf stations, you better call Heidi and ask to arrange a board, wing, foil or whatever. She is easy to reach and she makes sure that you get the right equipment. Moreover Waternomads knows the best surf spots in this big country, so I was very happy with my board the best spots and the friendly service of Heidi.

Wir haben uns in Christchurch von den Water Nomads Wingfoilmaterial geliehen. Bei der Auswahl der Wings/Foils wurden wir schon im Vorfeld sehr gut beraten und das Leihmaterial war in einem top Zustand! Insgesamt fühlten wir uns während der gesamten Kontaktaufnahme, Abholung und Rückgabe sehr wohl! Heidi und Bevan sind ein absolut sympathisches Team mit super Erfahrung und Wissen, das sie gerne mit uns geteilt haben! Wir können Water Nomads allen empfehlen, die in Neuseeland Wingfoilmaterial zu einem super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis plus erstklassiger Beratung leihen möchten!

Very cool gear! It just feels better to travel along with some wing surf equipment in the car. Collection and drop-off was easy to arrange, and best of it, Water Nomads made the rental possible, even for a very short-term request.

Great trip with amazing food, stunning views across the whole peninsula, and lovely people! As a newer windsurfer, I loved having the TIME to just sit and chat about different equipment, techniques and skills. I learned a lot, and will definitely join another trip!

Top quality gear. Super easy to arrange. They arranged drop off and collection at a location convenient for me. Would definitely recommend.

Signed on for the Water Nomads Northland Safari as a solo traveller and so glad I did rather than going it alone! Great fun arriving at the beach to find a bunch of other keen foilers to share in the stoke and amp each other up. Heidi and Bevan’s local knowledge made the most of the conditions by putting us in the right place at the right time and their easy going nature made the whole experience really enjoyable. Food and accomodation are spot on with the freedom to take a packed lunch and venture where ever you like a high lite. Highly recommend Water Nomads and look forward to joining them on the Southern Lakes Tour. Cheers Joel.