Volume, width, length, budget - there are so many factors when choosing a new paddle board. Here's my mini guide to choosing a new paddleboard to buy.

9 tips that will help you catch more waves as you learn to sup surf on your stand up paddleboard.

These are the most common mistakes that I see beginner paddleboarders make - and they are so easy to fix!

Paddle 90km over three days down the Whanganui River in New Zealand by stand up paddleboard

Explore the heart of Christchurch by stand up paddleboard on this 8km city paddle

Paddle to the historic Nelson Lighthouse out on the Boulder Bank, and head up to the top for some epic views of the Nelson Haven.

Paddleboard from the golden sands of Tata Beach out around Tata islands in this remote, most stunning part of Abel Tasman National Park

Learn how to be safe and prepared on the water in New Zealand with this checklist of paddleboarding kit, safety equipment.

Paddle from Wainui, Akaroa to an epic coasteering spot to jump off rocks before paddling back!

Paddleboarding down the Fox River with a overnight camp at the Ballroom Overhang on the west coast of New Zealand.

Hike through the Paparoa National Park and paddleboard through the Pororari Gorge at Punakiki, on the west coast of New Zealand

An overnight hike paddleboarding on Lake Sylvester and Iron Lake in the Kahurangi National Park

Paddle to Cathedral Cove on your stand up paddleboard. Stopping at the marine snorkel trail for a swim and snorkel and arrive by SUP at this iconic archway in the Coromandel Peninsula.

The best place to paddleboard with dolphins in New Zealand. Somersaults, jumps, back flips, dolphins took it in turns to glide under my SUP.

Paddling around Pepin Island from Cable Bay on a paddleboard

SUP the 60km length of the Abel Tasman National Park on your paddleboard

Paddle this stunning alpine lake in the heart of the Nelson Lakes National Park surrounded by mountains. One not to be missed!

Tahunanui beach is a fave paddle spot amongst locals and it's pretty clear why. White sand, framed by mountains, a safe bay for SUP...

Paddleboard a 5km round trip to the iconic Split Apple Rock from Kaiteriteri in Nelson Tasman.

Paddleboard down the Waimakariri River near Christchurch