Australia Learn To Surf

Learn to surf at some of Australia’s most pristine white sand beaches. Travel to Seven Mile Beach; living a surfer's dream of freedom, good waves and good times – nothing could be better! Whether you are taking a full gap year to Australia or are there as part of a round the world trip, learning to surf is an absolute must.

We will find the best un-crowded waves for progressing your surfing from beginner to advanced. The crew of all-Australian experienced instructors are experts at teaching absolute beginners. Their office is the beach so it’s no wonder their laidback, outgoing personalities will ensure you have fun catching the waves. Our instructors will take you through all the basics and by the end of the week you will have learnt the following:

• Standing up 
• Paddling
• Wave selection
• Taking the drop
• Cutting across waves

Not sure how you’ll go? Expect to be standing and riding your first waves within an hour of starting. This surf trip embraces all aspects of the surfer’s way of life. Expect some fun on-tour parties and jam sessions!

All surfing equipment is provided, and you will be given equipment appropriate to your size and ability. 

Departing from Sydney in the morning, sit back, relax and enjoy the view as you travel down the South Coast to the surf school in Gerroa. You will then arrive at Seven Mile Beach, not only is it a picturesque national park beach but also the location for beginners to learn to surf.

For your first lesson you’ll be taken straight to the beach and receive tuition on tides and conditions, how to identify the safest part of the beach to surf, followed by teaching you the paddling technique. When you are comfortable with this, your instructor will then go on to teach you how to stand up on your board and take you into the water to experience catching your first wave. From our experience most people will stand up within the first lesson. Each of your lessons will be two hours long and will progress your technique and skills from the one before. Between each lesson you will have a rest period and be provided with lunch. After your lessons, it’s your time to relax in this stunning location. Why not unwind in a hammock or go for a walk along the National Park beach.

Wake up to the sounds of surfing life, as you all meet up for breakfast, before starting your first lesson of the day and heading to the beach. After your first two hour lesson you will have a chance to relax and have lunch before another lesson in the afternoon. In the evening chill out and enjoy all that surfing life brings.

By day three you will probably be dreaming of catching waves, waking up raring to hit the surf. The way the next two days are structured will be very similar to the second day; however you will continue to build on your surfing techniques, making turns and riding across the waves. 

This will be your last day at the surf school before heading back to Sydney. After your second 2 hour lesson you will have time pack and get ready for the journey back to Sydney. You should get back to Sydney at roughly 6pm. This is your chance to enjoy some free beer, pizza and party at Scubar!