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Learn to Surf in Australia

Learn to surf in Australia!

Recognised by many as the surfing capital of the world, there is no better place to learn to surf than in Australia. Most of the best surf schools are located in the popular tourist centres on the east coast, but there are options right across the country, from South Australia all the way across to Perth.

It is possible to learn to surf in Australia on short courses that last just a few days or on more intense three-month programmes for those looking to eventually become instructors. Many of these tours include accommodation, food, equipment hire and transportation.

In Sydney, Manly Beach has become a popular spot for people learning to surf in Australia, not least because the city remains one of the country’s main centres for tourism. If you’ve only got a few days, this is a great option, as is the ever-popular Bondi Beach on the fringe of the city.

Queensland offers its fair share of surf schools, including at destinations in and around Brisbane and more secluded areas such as Noosa. In Western Australia, Perth is the nucleus of the surfing scene, with schools available at most popular beaches, including Scarborough Beach.

There are also opportunities to learn to surf on Australia’s west coast in destinations including Albany, Broome and Exmouth, as well as the idyllic Ningaloo Reef. When it comes to riding waves, Australia has the experts.

Learn to Surf In Australia

Manly Surf School

Sydney Surf School & Manly Surf School are Sydney’s largest surf schools teaching surfing in Sydney, Australia for 17 years. Manly Surf School is Manly’s only full-time surf school operating exclusively on Manly Beach and Sydney’s northern beaches seven days a week, all year round.

Yamba-Angourie Surf School

Learn to surf from a professional. Private, group and school surfing catered for. The owner, Jeremy Walters (Australian Champion and professional surfer)…

Taupu Surf School

Have a surfing adventure, whether you’re a backpacker, visiting Friends or curious about just how it feels to stand up on a surfboard! Our…

Newcastle Surf School

Head coach for the Newcastle Surf School, Daniel Frodsham is a former competitor of 5 years on the World Qualifying Series (WQS) and is Newcasle’s…

Yamba Kayak

Experience the freedom of our fast stable, state of the art kayaks. We will teach you how to paddle and enjoy the exciting sport of kayaking.

Central Coast Surf School

Learn to surf on the scenic Central Coast with Central Coast Surf School. The region offers some of the best surfing beaches in Australia and…

Summerland Surf School

Summerland Surf School offers surfing lessons in Lennox Head, Ballina, Evans Head and Yamba that are fun, safe and easy for all ages and…

Kool Katz Learn-to-Surf

‘STAND AND RIDE A WAVE FOR 40 YARDS OR GET YOUR MONEY BACK!’ 15 years of coaching experience to back our EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEE. Have fun and get…

Surfing Cronulla Surfschool

Surfing Cronulla Surfschool runs fun, safe Learn to Surf programs for beginners through to intermediates. Courses run for 2 hours every day, all year…

LETS GO SURFING – Bondi Surf School

AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST SURF SCHOOL ON AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST BEACH! What better place to learn to surf than on world-famous Bondi Beach? Here you’ll…

Plan B Party Tours

Established for over five years, Plan B Party Tours create a spontaneous, fun environment with an electric atmosphere. People can be themselves, have…

Surf Easy Lessons and Hire

Garry Palmer, a level four ASI Master Coach (who trains ASI surf coaches), is the founder of Surf Easy Lessons and has been teaching people to surf…

Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School

Learn to Surf in one of the best surf schools in the world. World professional surfer Michael “Munga” Barry’s Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School…

OceanXplorer – Boat Camp

Boat Camp, a new concept in marine adventure live-aboard programs is set in the sub-tropical paradise of Moreton Bay, a massive marine park of some…

Adventure Duck

Ride ‘The Original Duck’ and experience a great land and water adventure with the Gold Coasts’ Adventure Duck. It’s a great way to get a Ducks eye…

Aussie Sea Kayak Company

The Aussie Sea Kayak Company offers kayaking tours through the tropical Whitsundays, Sunshine Coast and North Stradbroke, Moreton and Fraser Island…

Campbell’s Tours and Travel

Campbell’s Tours and Travel invite you to join them on their fascinating outback adventures to really experience the bold and beautiful region…

Swagabout Tours

Experience a truly memorable outback and/or coastal experience with Swagabout Tours on a small group, all inclusive tour. Travel in four wheel drive…

Surf and Sun

Surf and Sun offers a range of activities including Kangaroo Island tours, learn to surf and sea kayaking adventures on the Fleurieu Peninsula…