Australia · WORKSHOPS
The good workshops go weeks out and the best go sooner. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes and where they differ.
Bondi Beach 2-hour surf lesson for beginners in small groups up to 5, gear included, safety briefings, and coaching for first waves. $70.
“Great instructor (Freddie) and even though there weren’t many waves he made the most of what we had”
Beginner Byron Bay surf lesson with small groups, fully licensed instructors, and gear included. Learn safety and catch your first waves.
“I had my very first surf lesson with Let’s Go Surfing, and it was such a positive experience! I was a little nervous at first, but that quickly faded thanks to the relaxed and cheerful vibe of the group. Our instructor Tim was incredibly supportive—he encouraged each of us individually and created a really welcoming atmosphere. What made the session especially enjoyable was the small group size (just five participants), which allowed for a more personal and tailored experience. It felt like the perfect balance of fun, learning and connection with the ocean. I left the beach feeling proud, energized, and already looking forward to the next wave! I’ll be…”
Gold Class Kuranda Scenic Railway plus Skyrail rainforest cableway, with free Kuranda time, markets, and optional Signal Cabin tour.
“Wonderful day. I enjoyed the Skyrail up and Gold Class Train down. Worth the extra money. Kuranda was fun to explore.”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Sydney. 2.5-hour workshop with templates, tea and snacks, and take-home candle holder plus lamp upgrades.
“I’ve never seen an offering like this (Turkish lamp) and really wanted to give it a try. This would be a lovely afternoon or evening out. The process is relatively simple and you get to take home a delightful keepsake from your trip. Don’t just hold this for a rainy day! Other classes are offered at the location too!”
Half-day surf lesson in Byron Bay with pickup, equipment included, and the instructor choosing the best beaches for conditions. Small group.
“The guy of the tour didn’t show up, not even a phone call to cancel or say that he had a problem. This kind of people should be removed from viator.”
Catch your first wave in Maroubra with a 2-hour beginner surf lesson, small-group coaching, and all the gear included.
“The instructors are professional and give you a lot of confidence.”
Ride Skyrail over the rainforest, explore Kuranda with a discount pass, then return in Gold Class on the historic scenic train.
“The gold class was definitely worth the money. The train ride was beautiful. The shops were closing around 2-2:30, so not much was open after we did our visit to the koalas, but we were able to get a late lunch.”
Start surfing fast in Byron Bay with gear included, small coaching ratios, and soft boards, plus expert ocean safety on a half-day lesson.
“Absolutely amazing experience! Poured it down as soon as we got to the beach but the three coaches made sure to get us warmed up and make it such a fun exciting experience. Would do it all again in a heartbeat! Thank you to the 3 instructors x”
Learn to surf Noosa Heads Main Beach in a 2-hour small-group lesson, with expert coaching on safety, waves, and first standing rides.
“Activity was perfect, Our coach was extremely kind and a great teacher. We had a wonderful time, I highly recommend it!”
Learn to surf on the Gold Coast near Miami. Small-group 2-hour lesson, all gear, sunscreen, photos, dolphin and whale spotting.
“Great fun. Pot luck with the waves but we managed to catch a few, had good fun and good company too.”
A beginner-friendly Gold Coast surf lesson at Main Beach with equipment included, safety coaching, and a photo viewing stop after the waves.
“Very helpful teaching and advice! So happy that we managed to stand up on the board! It was a super fun experience!”
Learn to surf in Byron Bay with an accredited coach, small group up to 8, and maximum time in the water for first-wave confidence.
“We had so much fun learning to surf, the instructor was great and we had a great time!”
Gold Coast learn-to-surf for ages 13+, 2 hours at The Spit with 5-to-1 coaching, gear, rash vest, and optional photos, $53.
Private Gold Coast 2-hour surf lesson at Tallebudgera with expert coaching, dolphin spotting, all gear, and a photo package for $99.
“Loved it! Ted and Alex are wonderful. Especially Ted, he’s really good at coaching us and providing very positive feedback and instructions! It helps us to learn the most out of surfing! Had a real nice time with him!! Would totally recommend the activity to my family and friends! Thank you guys for the good work which gave us a very wonderful memory since it’s our first time traveling to Australia!! Love the country, the cities, and love the people here the most🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻”
Hands-on sailing from Manly on Sydney Harbour. Set sails, steer the yacht, and pass the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in 2.5 hours.
“excellent tour, we went on a very windy day and our guide was excellent guiding us through the details of sailing into a strong windy day”
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