Port Stephens Surf School

Port Stephens Surf School has been operating since 2003 (over 20 years) and is based at One Mile Beach, Port Stephens, New South Wales, roughly a 2.5-hour drive from Sydney and 40 minutes from Newcastle. It is Surfing Australia certified and accredited, and is led by Luke Michalak, who runs its High Performance Surf Academy and private tours. Services include group and private surf lessons, kids' programs, a women's retreat called Sea Sista Day Retreats, private day tours, surfboard and equipment hire, and gift cards, with all gear (soft-top boards, spring suits, rash vests) supplied and small group sizes for personalised coaching. The business is locally owned and operated and states a 4.9-star rating from over 270 reviews on its own site. According to Google Maps, this business holds an average customer rating of 4.8 out of 5.