Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast
Overview
Enjoy an exciting 2 hour surf lesson at the famous Coolangatta Beach. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools and enjoy 2-hours spent with a local expert teaching people to surf since 1987. You'll be provided with long sleeve rash shirts in summer and wetsuits in winter with soft beginner surfboards and 2 hours of instruction and fun.
What's Included
- All equipment: soft surfboard, legrope, wetsuit or rash vest and sunscreen
- Fully qualified professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bathers and towel
Meeting Location
128 Marine Parade
Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meet at our Learn To Surf truck in the car park near the Greenmount Surf Club to change into a long sleeved rash shirt or wetsuit and collect your surf board. Walk on to the beach for some safety and basic instruction information. Begin catching some small waves in waist deep water and then return to the beach for more detailed instruction about how to stand up on your surf board. The remainder of the time will be spent in the water with the instructor helping everyone to stand up. Return to the trailer to drop off the equipment and then take a shower and change.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-7961P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- All equipment: soft surfboard, legrope, wetsuit or rash vest and sunscreen.
- Fully qualified professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Bathers and towel.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All equipment: soft surfboard, legrope, wetsuit or rash vest and sunscreen
- Fully qualified professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bathers and towel
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
