My daughter bought me a paddle board lesson on Red Balloon for Christmas with Manly Surf School. Really worthwhile experience. Very professional operation, good equipment and friendly tuition. A mixed group in age but everyone seemed to get it straight off. I don't have fantastic balance but the boards are very wide and stable in the water and the paddle... More

This was my first surfing experience and I was rather disappointed at how this school was managed. When I went, there were way too many people for the number of instructors they had. I was struggling to hear the instructions, and there basically wasn't any personal attention paid -- for the price that I was paying to learn surfing! The... More

my three teens took a 2 hour surf lesson for approximately 50AUD. Worth every penny. Never having surfed before we were intially concerned that 2 hours might not be enough time to learn basics, however it was perfect. Every one of the kids (12, 15 and 16) were able to stand and surf to the shore by the end of... More

After 10 sessions with Manly Surf School I can't recommend them enough. If you want to pick-up surfing and do this with a great team of instructors you can't go wrong with Manly Surf School. Great place. Fredrik More

Wonderful day during a June trip to Sydney. Took the ferry from Circular Quay, walked down the Corso in Manly and then up the long curved beach to the Surf School. We were an eager 12 year old and, let's say a less than eager, but willing gentleman over 50. The school is basic - essentially a crowded garage and... More

My new sister-in-law and I took a group lesson and it was a great experience. We lucked out b/c we had a super small class (only 4 of us - probably because it was a tuesday at 4:00pm) We got a lot of instruction and a great introduction to the ocean and how the waves work and where to surf... More

My 2 boys just finished their private one hour lessons at Manly Surf School. They had the time of their lives!! They were surfing by themselves in less than 10 minutes in the ocean. My 11 year old said that the instructor was fun, encouraging, helpful and his instructions were so easy to understand that anyone could do it. He... More

Living in the middle of the United States doesn't give one an opportunity to ride many waves. Our 3 children (ages 12, 15 & 18) were dying to learn how to surf. We asked several people where to go and they suggested the Manly Surf School. It was perfect. The beach wasn't nearly as crowded as Bondi Beach. Michael, the... More

This was one of the highlights for my 6 & 7 year old Sons when we holidayed in Sydney earlier this year. The Surf lesson was a Xmas gift from their aunt & it was amazing. Both boys were treated to some exclusive teaching from the very experienced instructors....one of whom took them aside within the group & had them... More