Top Queensland Active & Outdoor Classes in 2026

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, the Sunshine Coast is a beautiful place to do it. Experience the thrill of catching your first wave at one of Australia’s most legendary surf spots during a surfing class in Noosa Heads. With all equipment provided and personal attention from a professional surf instructor, you’ll be taking to the waves in no time. Small groups keep the lesson personal.

Feel the thrill of catching a wave at one of Australia's most famous surf hotspots when you sign up for this 2-hour beginner surf lesson at The Spit in Surfers Paradise. Master the basics under the guidance of an expert instructor, and have fun in the process. Changing rooms, safe storage areas, and outdoor showers are also available to you.

Don't miss the chance to learn how to surf when you're in Noosa during this 2-hour small-group lesson. Whether you're a beginner or advanced surfer, you'll enjoy a structured class with a low student to instructor ratio and follow a specially designed 1-2-3 teaching method that results in most students standing on the board during their first lesson.

Learn to surf on Australia’s famed Coolangatta Beach with this small-group lesson. Throw on a long-sleeve rash guard or wetsuit (depending on the season) and receive a safety and training briefing from a professional surf instructor. Get comfortable catching a few waves on a soft beginner board, then work on standing up by the end of the lesson.

During your visit to the Gold Coast, learn the basics of surfing with a 2-hour beginning surfing lesson at Main Beach. With gentle waves it is an ideal place to learn to surf, and your lesson includes use of all necessary equipment. Your guide ensures a safe and fun introduction to surfing.

Tackle the waves during a morning or afternoon surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. First, receive a safety briefing and basic instruction on the sand before heading into the water. You'll be provided with a long-sleeve rash shirt or a wetsuit (depending on the season), a soft beginner surfboard, leg ropes, and sunscreen. You’ll be able to continue practicing your technique on your own after catching some initial waves.

Get active in beautiful surroundings while developing your skills on this basic-to-intermediate stand-up paddleboarding lesson and guided tour. Learn all you need to know to paddle safely, then cruise the warm, clear waters of Double Island lagoons. Spot turtles, dolphins, rays, fish, crabs, and birds along the way. Cap off your experience with a 4-wheel drive beach adventure.

Our surf school is located on the beautiful Gold Coast and only 10 mins from Surfers Paradise at “The Spit” which has a break wall which offers protection from the stronger sweeps and allows for the formation of perfect sandbanks which create ideal waves for beginner surf lessons.

Double Island Point is one of the best places in Australia to surf, and this half-day tour from Noosa is ideal for surfers of all levels. Follow the Great Beach Drive to the island by 4WD, and enjoy magnificent views of uncrowded point break waves that you can ride for hundreds of feet, even as a beginner. Need more guidance? Upgrade to add a group or private surf lesson.

Learn clay target shooting in a safe environment with this small-group activity in Belmont, Brisbane. Offering visitors the chance to try their hand at clay target shooting, this package includes expert tuition from world-class coaches so you know you’re in safe hands. Suitable for everyone, this small-group activity is great for special occasions or trying something new. You’ll also have the chance to win some prizes with a fun low-stakes competition.

Take a break from sightseeing and treat yourself to a unique aerial yoga experience. Float, stretch, laugh, and recharge in a small, supportive class designed to leave you feeling relaxed, confident, and energized. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a fun, restorative way to enjoy your Gold Coast holiday! - Small, fun aerial yoga classes perfect for travellers to relax and recharge - Stretch, float, and unwind at your own pace with personalized guidance - Gentle inversions, creative flows, and blissful floating savasana - Build strength, flexibility, and confidence in a welcoming, supportive space - Accessible for all levels — no experience or flexibility required

Take a trip out to a hidden surfing paradise and learn to surf on Australia’s longest wave on this 4WD adventure and beginner surf lesson combo tour from Rainbow Beach. With the guidance of your instructors, this tour is a great way to learn the basics of surfing and make some new friends in a picture-perfect location.

Get out of the city and learn how to ride the Surfers Paradise waves with this surf lesson deal. Head out to The Spit, a great beach for beginner surfers that’s away from all the Gold Coast skyscrapers, and try your hand at surfing with the help of your coach. Get guaranteed attention and personalized feedback from your coach in this private lesson – you won’t be in a big class, fighting for your coach’s attention.

Learn to surf off the iconic Main Beach at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. You’ll have a lesson suited to your individual needs, and your safety will be of utmost importance. You can choose a private or small group lesson, whatever you like. This is a 1.5 hour lesson, and you’ll be provided with a surfboard, wetsuit, sunscreen, and instructor.

Hydrofoils take you speeding along on the waves without sails, paddles or a noisy petrol engine! Enjoy the feeling of flying as your foil cuts through the water, using electric power to gather speed. Get to grips with the hydrofoil quickly, thanks to the expert tuition of your guide. If you’re an experienced water sports enthusiast, you’ll be surprised how fun this little foil can be. Get out onto the ocean and start flying!

Our Kids lesson are designed for 100% safety and fun, conducted in safe shallow water with a max 4 kids per instructor. Enjoy learning to surf at a beautiful, undeveloped local beach called The Spit, offering stunning views of the Surfers Paradise skyline in the backdrop. Your highly-qualified and experienced surf coach will provide you plenty of personal attention and laughs along the way. Have a look and laugh at the photos of you riding waves, or falling with style, after your fun-filled lesson.