Fingal Head Learn-to-Surf Day Trip from the Gold Coast or Byron Bay

Highlights

  • Hop aboard for your minibus transfer at 8:45am (Gold Coast) or 9am (Byron Bay) and soak up the scenery on the short drive to Fingal Head. After meeting your instructor, spend time getting familiar with the equipment and learning about ocean safety and surf etiquette, before heading out to the beach. Begin your first lesson on the beach, where you’ll master basic positions and learn how to stand up on the board. Once you’re ready, head into the sea to try out your skills on some real waves! Break for lunch at the nearby Fingal Lighthouse and look out over the ocean as you tuck into a healthy lunch. You might even spot a pod of dolphins playing in the waters below. After lunch and some free time to stroll the sands and enjoy the magnificent views, get ready for your second surf class. Depending on your ability, this is the time to catch your first wave, improve the skills you learned in your first lesson or challenge yourself to some bigger waves. Be sure to strike some poses for the tour photographer along the way! After an action-packed day of surfing, jump back in the minivan for the return journey and arrive back at around 4:30pm. Please note: All surf lessons are run by a fully accredited surf coach and are available for beginner through to advanced levels. Wetsuits, rash vests and hard and soft boards are all available on arrival.

Summary

Hop aboard for your minibus transfer at 8:45am (Gold Coast) or 9am (Byron Bay) and soak up the scenery on the short drive to Fingal Head. After meeting your instructor, spend time getting familiar with the equipment and learning about ocean safety and surf etiquette, before heading out to the beach. Begin your first lesson on the beach, where you’ll master basic positions and learn how to stand up on the board. Once you’re ready, head into the sea to try out your skills on some real waves! Break for lunch at the nearby Fingal Lighthouse and look out over the ocean as you tuck into a healthy lunch. You might even spot a pod of dolphins playing in the waters below. After lunch and some free time to stroll the sands and enjoy the magnificent views, get ready for your second surf class. Depending on your ability, this is the time to catch your first wave, improve the skills you learned in your first lesson or challenge yourself to some bigger waves. Be sure to strike some poses for the tour photographer along the way! After an action-packed day of surfing, jump back in the minivan for the return journey and arrive back at around 4:30pm. Please note: All surf lessons are run by a fully accredited surf coach and are available for beginner through to advanced levels. Wetsuits, rash vests and hard and soft boards are all available on arrival.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
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Why take this tour?

Learn how to surf during this 7-hour tour to Fingal Head, a small coastal village just 15 minutes south of Gold Coast on the Tweed Coast. With its natural beauty, from mountain backdrops to golden beaches, Fingal Head provides an excellent setting for practicing your surfing skills. You'll receive two 90-minute lessons, plus lunch and snacks, a lighthouse tour to spot the whales and dolphins, a boomerang throwing lesson and a professional photo package of the days highlights.

What’s included?

  • Two 1.5-hour surf lessons

  • 100% stand up guarantee

  • Lunch

  • FREE photo package

  • All surfing equipment

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • Private transportation

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Australian Surfing Adventures

About operator:

Learn to surf with Australian Surfing Adventures. We provide professional surf lessons for all levels, Surf Camps around the East Coast of Australia, Surf + Yoga retreats and much more. Based on Queensland's Gold Coast, Australian Surfing Adventures (ASA) is the ultimate learn to surf school. ASA know what it takes to create a memorable, fun, and adventurous life experience in and out of the water!

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