Summer sports have been a let-down in the past. Think cricket. A whole lot of standing around waiting for a ball to be hit your way. Ridiculous zinc marks across your face. And having to maintain an air of gentlemanly composure. If crickets not for you then maybe a day at the beach engaging in a real sport is what you're after.

If you get onto it now and learn the art of surfing you can enjoy the beach all year round. For just $25 you can get a two-hour surf lesson with Waipu Cove Surf School.

The instructors at Waipu Cove Surf School are passionate about the beach and surfing. Their aim is to help you on your way to becoming confident in the fundamentals of surfing. By teaching you how to predict, select and judge waves you can improve on the skills you already have or gain some entirely new ones if you're a beginner. Your lesson will include wetsuit and surf board hire, water tuition and your surf lesson. So throw down your cricket bat and enjoy the remaining months of summer out on the waves!