Top Surfers Paradise Classes & Workshops

What better place to learn to surf than Surfers Paradise on Australia’s Gold Coast? Master the basics, practice standing up on your board and catch your first wave with this beginner-friendly 2-hour surf class. With all equipment included and expert instructors to guide you, you’ll be hitting the waves in no time!

Spend a day exploring the vibrant culture and beautiful beaches of Byron Bay on this full-day tour from the Gold Coast. Take in grand coastal views from the historic Byron Bay Lighthouse, browse local boutiques and dip your toes in the calm bay waters. Get a taste of New South Wales with a seasonal and locally sourced lunch at a unique cafe, and sink your teeth into a fantastic array of exotic fruit at the Tropical Fruit World farm.

Experience the nighttime enchantment of Mt Tamborine National Park on this unique 4WD rain forest walk and glowworm tour. At the mountain summit, stop for a light supper of cakes and hot chocolate, and soak up views of the twinkling Gold Coast from a lookout. Then, observe nocturnal wildlife by torchlight with a guided bushwalk through the rain forest, where you’ll come across an ethereal waterfall illuminated by glowworms.

These are the ultimate introduction to surfing as the surf instructor can run the surf lesson to suit your own individual ability. You get the complete safety, advice and encouragement from a surf instructor who is beside you the whole time. We can specifically target areas to help improve your own individual technique. We find that clients who choose private surf lessons tend to progress at a faster rate.

Combine a thrilling jet boat ride with a scenic helicopter flight for a fun and comprehensive experience of the Gold Coast. Start with a jet boat ride that includes power slides, 360-degree spins and other high-speed tricks. Your helicopter flight takes you soaring over the Gold Coast with panoramic views of the ocean and beaches.

Start your day off right with a half-day kayak tour to South Stradbroke Island. Enjoy a great vantage point on the beaches and wildlife of the Gold Coast as you paddle at a leisurely pace, stopping to snorkel off Wavebreak Island, visit secluded beaches, and enjoy a picnic breakfast on the beach. Your expert guide shares informative commentary about the region's ecology and animals, and provides full instruction on kayaking and snorkeling — making this tour suitable for both experienced paddlers and first-timers.

Experience Australia’s Gold Coast at its most enchanting on this sunset kayaking tour from Surfers Paradise. Suitable for all skill levels, including first-timers, you’ll receive full instruction before hopping on your kayak and setting out from Budds Beach. Paddle along the Nerang River, past the lavish waterfront mansions and glittering skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise, and soak up the magic of the twilight hour.

Challenge your perceptions and awaken your senses as you step inside INFINITY, one of the Gold Coast’s most unique attractions. This experience whisks you on a multisensory journey, complete with interactive displays, bizarre soundfields and mind-bending illusions. Prepare to be blown away by the thrilling special effects and thoroughly entertained with unexpected twists.

Choose the Gold Coast Roo Pass for reliable and convenient transportation when visiting the Gold Coast. Not only do you receive door-to-door airport transfer service for your arrival and departure, you also can choose anywhere from one up to seven round-trip transfers between your accommodation and your choice of participating theme parks and attractions: Seaworld, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Movieworld, Dreamworld, Wet'n'Wild and Harbour Town.

Extend your senses You won’t forget your first time foiling. Wings fly below while you soar above. Almost anyone can learn, yet even the most experienced watersports athletes will have a blast on our Fliteboards. The freedom to ride anywhere, any time, without wind or waves. It’s fast, quiet, and emission free! Escape the crowds – fly anywhere, any time. Ride alone with your instructor or ride with friends to share the learning experience.

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