Stand up Paddleboard (SUP) Rentals in New Zealand
Looking to rent or hire a stand up paddleboard in New Zealand? Whether it's simply to find your nearest paddleboarding hire centre to have a go, or to book some paddleboards for your holiday, campervan tour or even that 3 month voyage to the Pacific Islands, you'll find all you need right here. (And if you'd like to promote your own paddleboard hire business then please get in touch!)
If you're planning to be on the road (or the boat), then you will absolutely love the Red Air Rentals options, which solve all the traditional storage space and transportation problems entirely, and cost from just $21/day!!!. Taking paddleboards with you is now totally feasible whatever size of vehicle or craft you're in - you can even take them on the plane, with no excess baggage fees! New Zealand is a country made for paddleboarding - why not make the most of it, wherever and whenever you go...
Click on whichever of these options applies to you...
Visiting New Zealand for a holiday (from overseas)?
Collect some Red Air paddleboards from the airport on arrival, when you pick up your hire car or campervan - or from any of our Red Agents around the country, and drop them off again wherever you finish your travels. More information here...
Or... Find places that hire paddleboards along your route - shops, centres, accommodation, etc. More information here...
Planning a RV/Motorhome Holiday?
Make the most of the fantastic coastline, rivers, lakes and waterways of New Zealand. Take some Red Air paddleboards with you, and wherever you find yourself you'll be able to get out on the water. (The smaller Red Air paddleboards make great surfboards too!). Collect your paddleboards en route, or we can send them directly to you. More information here...
Or... Find places that hire paddleboards along your route - shops, centres, accommodation, etc. More information here...
Going Overseas (from New Zealand)?
Flying out to Indo or the Pacific Islands for a holiday? Why not take a Red Air! Travelling by air with a full-size paddleboard is expensive and a lot of hassle, but with a Red Air, you have all the kit in one bag (with room for wetsuit and other stuff too) which you can easily check on to the plane as part of your normal luggage. You'll be the envy of everyone else in the resort, they won't believe you brought your own paddleboard with you!
We can send the boards to your home, so you can get properly packed up before you leave. More information here...
Looking for places that rent paddleboards?
Some watersports shops and kayak rental businesses now also rent paddleboards. We're listing them all here as a free service - so if you know of somewhere that offers paddleboarding, let us know! More...
Looking for SUP shops that offer lessons along with rental?
A great way to get in to the sport is to take a paddleboard lesson at the start from somewhere that genuinely knows what they're talking about, and - hopefully - has the right paddleboarding kit to get you going on. Here are all the SUP centres that we know about - if we've missed anybody, please tell us!
Looking for holiday places to stay in NZ that have paddleboards?
Some camp sites, holiday sites, baches and other holiday accommodation options now offer paddleboards, either for rent or as part of their package. We're listing them all here as a free service - so if you know of somewhere that offers paddleboarding, let us know! More...
Wanting some paddleboards for your bach (to make it more rentable)?
If you have any access to water from your bach, chances are you've already got a kayak or two. However, let's face it, kayaks are fairly boring after you've pottered around the place a couple of times. What you need are stand-up paddleboards! They will give a whole new set of options for family fun, fitness, cruising, surfing and much more. And if you rent out your bach, then getting some paddleboards is a VERY wise move. Click here for more information (and some special deals!)...
Heading off on the yacht?
A paddleboard is a fantastic yachting accessory; great for exploring anchorages and marinas, and a very useful second tender too. A Red Air paddleboard is even better, as it is easily stowed away for longer passages (or if you just don't want too much deck clutter), and it won't damage the paintwork or keep you up all night by tap-tap-tapping on the hull...
You can pick up/drop off paddleboards from many Northland Marinas (we'll even deliver it directly to your yacht in the Bay of Islands, or we can send the paddleboards to your home before you depart. More...
Simply wanting to check out what SUP is all about?
Why not try before you buy? Rent a Red Air paddleboard and see what you think of the sport. If you like it, just pay the difference between the rent price and the special sale price (well below RRP!), if you don't like it, no problem. Better find out that way than forking out for a new paddleboard up front! More...



