Top New South Wales Sports Lessons

Learning to surf on your own means guessing at technique and trying to access equipment—difficult to arrange on vacation. Book a small-group lesson at Bondi Beach with a local instructor to cover surf and safety basics, warm-up, paddling, catching waves, and standing up. All the gear is included, so you can turn up and get straight in the water.

Take to the waves at one of Sydney’s top surf spots with a surf class at the beautiful Maroubra Beach. In a small-group lesson with a qualified instructor and a maximum of 6 people, learn about water safety, master the basic skills, and enjoy a fun time on the water.

Surfing can be a great way to get to know a new area, but it can be a challenge to find the right beaches in unfamiliar territory. The instructors on this half-day surfing lesson take care of finding surf spots for you, taking you to the best beaches depending on the weather conditions. That means you can spend more time enjoying yourself and improving your surfing.

While in Australia, learn the art of surfing during a full-day excursion from Sydney. Head out of the city center to a private beach for an informative and exciting introduction to surfing. Your fully qualified surf instructor teaches you the basics of standing up on the board and catching waves at a beach that has perfect waves for beginners. Not only will you enjoy a great workout and tons of fun, you also get a barbecue lunch buffet and the chance to see wildlife in Royal National Park.

We choose the best locations for the day depending on wind, tides and swells. We will coach up to an advanced level and are licensed to use hardboards. The session is personalised to your needs and level, so you are encouraged to define what you want to get out of the session. Sessions are progressive in nature so you keep improving. Ocean awareness and safety are included.

Teaching yourself to surf means guessing at technique and reading unfamiliar water on your own. Learn at Byron Bay's Main Beach instead, where a calm stretch of surf suits first attempts and an instructor covers what you need in a small group. Whether you're starting from scratch or brushing up, you get close guidance in the water.

Byron Bay is one of Australia’s top surf destinations, but finding the right beaches and hiring gear on your own can be tricky—especially if you're new to the sport. This two-night surf camp makes it easy, combining guided trips to local surf spots with daily lessons designed to help you build confidence in the water. When you’re not surfing, relax at camp or join included activities and workshops, from music sessions to hands-on cultural experiences. It’s a low-stress, social way to experience Byron Bay’s surf culture, even if you’ve never caught a wave before.

Escape from the city and head to the east coast of Australia for a month of sun, surf, and the thrill of learning a new skill. Learn to surf with this intensive month-long camp at Coffs Harbour Beach, a picturesque beach a short drive south of Byron Bay. Spend your days hitting the water for practical surf lessons with a local instructor; on your weekends, explore Coffs Harbour and eastern New South Wales at your own pace.

Rather than dealing with the logistics of a trip that’s got lots of complex moving parts, let one simple booking sort out two nights’ worth of surfing and hostel accommodation in one fell swoop. This small-group surfing experience is an ideal way for beginners and ensures you get plenty of your teacher’s attention throughout your Byron Bay stay.