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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
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
At the centre of the surf park is a Шаблон:Convert Wavegarden Cove artificial surfing lagoon.[4] The lagoon is set to be heated to allow for year-round operation.[8]
Amenities
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
The development will also include a data centre,[6] and a 5-8 MW solar farm covering Шаблон:Convert[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
Шаблон:Rodney Local Board Area Dairy Flat Subdivision
