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Activity Great Ocean Road, Australia

Learn to Surf at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road

5.0 (53 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Learn to Surf at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road

About this activity

Learn to surf at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. The sheltered safe beaches of this charming small coastal town make for a great place to learn to surf. The conditions at Lorne are ideal for beginners and you'll learn to surf in waist deep water with fully qualified surf instructors who are also surf life savers. Soft beginner surf board and wetsuit are included.

Sports Lessons Surfing Lessons Small Group Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Go Ride A Wave

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All equipment: soft surfboard, legrope, warm wetsuit and sunscreen
  • Included: Fully qualified professional guide

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not included: Bathers and towel

Itinerary

Meet at our Trailer in the Car Park at the beach end of Grove Road in Lorne next to the swimming pool at least 10 minutes prior to your lesson start time. After completing your booking form and collecting your wetsuit and surf board with legrope, your instructor will lead you to the beach. You'll only need to take the equipment required for your lesson, there is storage available in the trailer for your personal belongings.  Instruction will begin with a safety talk and basic instruction on the beach. Spend about 30 minutes in the water to catch your first few waves with the instructors help. Return to the beach for additional instruction on stand up techniques. Spend the rest of the time in the water catching waves and standing up with instructors assistance.

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Drive along the Great ocean Road into Lorne. Continue across the bridge over the river. Take the second turn on the left into Grove road beside the swimming pool. You will see the Go Ride A Wave trailer in the car park.

End point

  • Drive along the Great ocean Road into Lorne. Continue across the bridge over the river. Take the second turn on the left into Grove road beside the swimming pool. You will see the Go Ride A Wave trailer in the car park.

Using your ticket

Please meet at the Go Ride A Wave trailer at Lorne at least 10 minutes before the lesson start time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 53 reviews
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