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Our learn to surf guides cover 12 spots: the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Manly, Bondi, Noosa, Torquay, the Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Perth, Margaret River, Port Macquarie and Cronulla. Each one covers beginner beaches, what lessons cost and local schools. Torquay has gentle learner beaches, Perth has good value group lessons, and Cronulla Beach has a low hazard rating for a Sydney surf beach.
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Beginner guides for the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay, Sydney, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Noosa, Torquay, Perth and Margaret River.
- Learn to Surf on the Gold Coast: Beaches, Prices and Schools
The Gold Coast is one of the easiest places in Australia for a first surf lesson. Gentle southern beaches, lesson prices and local schools.
- Learn to Surf in Byron Bay: Beaches, Prices and Schools
Byron Bay is one of the best known places in Australia to learn to surf. Beginner beaches, lesson prices and the local schools.
- Learn to Surf in Sydney: Manly and the Northern Beaches
Learn to surf at Manly and along Sydney's Northern Beaches. Beach hazards, lesson prices and schools to start with.
- Learn to Surf at Bondi: What You Need to Know
Bondi can be a first surf lesson, but it is busier than people expect. How the beach works, what a lesson looks like, and local schools.
- Learn to Surf in Noosa: Beaches, Prices and Schools
Noosa Main Beach is a classic place to learn to surf. Where lessons run, what they cost, and the local schools on Tydal Surf.
- Learn to Surf in Torquay: Beaches, Prices and Schools
Torquay is where a lot of Victorians catch their first wave. Gentle learner beaches, lesson prices and Surf Coast schools.
- Learn to Surf on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is a ripper place to learn to surf. Patrolled beaches from Caloundra to Coolum, lesson prices and local schools.
- Learn to Surf in Newcastle: Beaches, Prices and Schools
Newcastle is a proper surf town with real energy. Which beaches suit a first lesson, what schools charge, and where to book.
- Learn to Surf in Perth: Beaches, Prices and Schools
Perth is a strong place to learn to surf, with good value group lessons. Beaches from Scarborough to Secret Harbour, prices and schools.
- Learn to Surf in Margaret River: Beaches, Prices and Schools
Margaret River has gentler beaches as well as famous reef. Where beginners learn, what lessons cost, and the local schools.
- Learn to Surf in Port Macquarie: Beaches, Prices and Schools
Port Macquarie has patrolled beaches close to town and lessons most days. Beach advice, lesson prices and the local surf schools.
- Learn to Surf in Cronulla: Beaches, Prices and Schools
Cronulla Beach has a low hazard rating for a Sydney surf beach. Where to start, what lessons cost, and the local schools.
- Your First Surf Lesson in Australia: What to Expect and Bring
Booking your first surf lesson in Australia? What happens on the day, what to bring, how to choose a school, and how to stay safe in the surf.
- Surfing in Australia as an Overseas Visitor: A Practical Guide
Visiting Australia and keen to surf? Where beginners start, seasons, wetsuits, board hire, beach flags, rips, stingers, sharks and etiquette, explained simply.