Description

You will spend 5 days learning to surf from Sydney to Byron, stopping at one of the country's most beautiful and unspoiled beaches. We will find the best waves for progressing your surfing from beginner to advance. You're going to be traveling down to Seven Mile Beach, living a surfer's dream of freedom, travel, good waves and good times.

We will find the best un-crowded waves for progressing your surfing from beginner to advanced. The crew of all-Australian experienced instructors are experts at teaching absolute beginners. Their office is the beach so it's no wonder their laid back, outgoing personalities will ensure you have fun catching the waves. Our instructors will take you through all the basics and by the end of the week you will have learned the following:

* Standing up
* Paddling
* Wave selection
* Taking the drop
* Cutting across waves

Not sure how you'll go? Expect to be standing and riding your first waves within an hour of starting. This surf trip embraces all aspects of the surfer's way of life. Expect some fun on-tour parties and jam sessions!

Highlights

Accommodation and Meals:

You will spend your first three nights at our modern beachside cabins which are only a short walk to the beach and local bar. The accommodation also has great facilities for that you can use during your stay, including; hot showers, a swimming pool, hammocks, internet, DVD movies, laundry and cafe. You will be staying in either a 4 or 6 berth dorm room. Your last night on the trip will be in Byron Bay where you will be stay in a youth hostel that has been chosen for its great location, close to both Byron's stunning beaches and the towns other main attractions.

All your meals are included while staying at the surf school in Gerroa. We know that surfing makes you hungry so we provide plentiful, tasty and healthy meals to meet your appetite. Vegetarian options are available along with any other special dietary requirements; please let us know at time of booking if these apply.

Free Time:

When you are not surfing you will have the chance to experience all the other amazing parts that living the surfing life brings with it. Grab a hammock and relax at the great beachside accommodation, chill out with your new surfing mates, go for a swim in the pool, watch TV and DVDs or visit the local bar.

Travel Types

• Snorkeling
• Surfing

Cost in US$:

699

Program Fees Include:

What's Included in the Program:

* 4 Day progressive surf course for beginners – 2x 2hr lessons per day
* Use of quality Rip Curl wetsuits and custom designed surfboards for the entire trip.
* 3 nights beachside cabin accommodation on the South Coast
* Express overnight coach to Byron Bay
* 1 night accommodation in Byron Bay - walk to the beach, shops and nightlife.
* All transport from Sydney - Gerroa - Byron Bay
* Meals - 3 x Breakfast, 4 x Lunch, 3 x Dinner. Vegetarian options are available.
* Free beer & pizza at Sydney's popular surf bar "Scubar".
* Rip Curl T-Shirt

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005