Auckland Surf Park
  Auckland Surf Park | |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36°39′23″S 174°38′30″E / 36.65643°S 174.64177°E |
| Status | Planned |
| Opens | Late 2026 - Early 2027 |
| Owner | Aventuur |
| Area | 43 hectares (110 acres) |
Auckland Surf Park is a proposed heated artificial surfing lagoon.[1] In 2023, it was decided that the park would be located in Dairy Flat,[2] several kilometres west of the Hibiscus Coast in north Auckland. Once completed, it will be the world's first heated artificial surfing lagoon.[3]
History
[edit]In late 2020, the surf park was first announced[4] following the announcement of Swell Planet, another surf park also set to be located in north Auckland.[5]
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.[3] Later in the year, it was revealed that the park had entered into final resource consenting[2] with the Environmental Protection Authority.[6]
The park is expected to open sometime in late 2026 - early 2027,[7] with between 12 and 18 months required to construct.[4]
Lagoon
[edit]At the centre of the surf park is a 2.2 hectares (5.4 acres) Wavegarden Cove artificial surfing lagoon.[4] The lagoon is set to be heated to allow for year-round operation.[8]
Amenities
[edit]The development is set to include accommodation of approximately 90 individual cabins, and a 50-room lodge.[9] Additionally, it is set to include a cafe, kiosk, farm-to-table restaurant, surf club, hiring and coaching facilities.[9]
Environmental Conservation
[edit]The development will also include a data centre,[6] and a 5-8 MW solar farm covering 8 hectares (20 acres)[10] to help power the development and data centre. With the target of achieving a Green Star rating from the NZGBC,[11] excess heat is set to be captured from the data centre and used to warm the surfing lagoon.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Johnstone, Duncan (2 November 2020). "State-of-the-art wave pool plan for New Zealand surfers". Stuff. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b Reive, Christopher (10 November 2023). "Auckland Surf Park timeline revealed as project enters final consenting stage". NZ Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Sir John Kirwan's Auckland project boasts world first heated surfing wave pool". Stuff. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Reive, Christopher (3 November 2020). "1000 waves an hour: Wave park coming to New Zealand". NZ Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Jackson (13 March 2020). "Swell Planet: Multi-million dollar surf park planned for Auckland in 2021". Stuff. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Auckland Surf Park Community". Environmental Protection Authority. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b Reive, Christopher (17 November 2023). "Proposed surf park estimated to bring $600m boost for Auckland". NZ Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Dairy Flat Surf Park plans surging forward". Hibiscus Matters. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Auckland Surf Park | Resource Consent Design Statement" (PDF). Environmental Protection Authority. Warren and Mahoney Architects Ltd. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Appendix 26 ASP Solar Farm Specifications" (PDF). Environmental Protection Authority. Lightyears Solar. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Auckland wave pool shares more sustainability details, enters final consenting stage". Wave Pool Magazine - For your curiosity and stoke. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.