Learn to Surf at Torquay on the Great Ocean Road
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Learn to Surf at Torquay on the Great Ocean Road
By Go Ride A Wave Torquay
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Ages 8-80, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Professional guide
- Wetsuit and Soft beginner surf board
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Start:
- Go Ride A Wave - Torquay, 1/15 Bell St, Torquay VIC 3228, AustraliaDrive down the main Highway from Geelong to Torquay. Continue past all the surf shops until you come to a Round About. Turn left at the round about into Bell Street. The Go Ride A Wave Shop is the last shop on the right past the camping ground.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7961P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7961P3
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- michaeljV1159VY0 contributionsHad an awesome experience what a fun day. Charles was the best even got me and my partner to stand up on our first time,Had an awesome experience what a fun day. Charles was the best even got me and my partner to stand up on our first time, highly recommend will be back for sureWritten 21 October 2024
- 518joshi0 contributionsSurfingLovely place, lovely people, warm hospitality of the staff. And Mark, he truly embodies excellence in service - attentive, friendly, and genuinely amazing! Can't wait to visit again!"Written 7 May 2024
- Dennis F0 contributionsWorth every cent!Absolutely brilliant instructors, they have the patience of a saint and ensure everyone has a great time! Good quality gear supplied and cater to the different ability levels of all people in the groups! Can’t recommend enough will definitely be back for another lesson!Written 30 September 2023
- sylvekl20210 contributionsGreat fun for the whole familyWe had booked surfing lessons for two kids under 10 years old and as it turned out our kids were the only two that enrolled for the lesson. Despite that, the lesson went ahead as planned so it was pretty much a private lesson for us :-). Toby was our instructor and he was fantastic with the kids, there was lots of fun, smiles and high-fives! Towards the end of the two hour lesson, when kids had no energy left, Toby encouraged us parents to have a go and provided some quick tips to get us going :-). It was an awesome morning at the beach and we all managed to ride a wave :-) - thank you Toby and Go Ride A Wave team.Written 31 March 2023
- M1155GXdavidm0 contributions2 hour beginner lessonBooked a 2 hour surf lesson, proper sick surf lesson, all the staff were amazing and the location is beautiful, thanks to all the staff.Written 23 March 2023
- chrishP3809TR0 contributionsA good Ride :)Friendly Staff and Full of Smiles! Taught Safety and Riding Technique really well and also adjusted to the varying abilities of the group really well for those learning how to swim. The wetsuits kept me really warm and I had fun! Highly recommend! 😊Written 15 March 2023
- 590emmanuelles0 contributionsEpic start to our weekend getawayWhat an amazing experience! The instructors were informative and made us feel very comfortable + they were very enthusiastic which made the whole experience all that better ! Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to surf ! :)Written 5 February 2023
- G2197CVfionar0 contributionsSo much fun.I had a private lesson with a friend today. The instructor was Hugh. It was our first time surfing/venturing out in waves. Hugh was very encouraging and gave us all the confidence we needed. Had a blast, didn’t think it would be so much fun. Highly recommend.Written 3 January 2023
- junjun25860 contributionsAwesome experience for first timers!First time surfing and I had a blast! The instructors were very helpful and encouraging. I’m going back again!Written 2 December 2022
- 724callanm0 contributionsTorquay surfThey boys were fantastic and made an absolute beginner like me feel super confident. Made the best out of not ideal conditions and still had a great time. Onya lads!Written 23 October 2022
- Redmonds1820 contributionsGet out surfing. Have a go. Have fun. Learn from a great team.Loved it. Thankyou to the crew at Go Ride a Wave, Torquay. All the staff were friendly, helpful and and welcoming. The safety and rules of surfing were explained very clearly. Instructions were well explained aswell. Easy to understand. Out in the beach the instructor was helpful and made the day so much fun. Thanks again to the crew, I will definitely join another lesson in the near future.Written 23 January 2022
- 3RobertC0 contributionsSurf lessons.Awesome experience for my 12 year old son. This lesson was the first time he ever handled a surfboard and was up and catching waves immediately. He is hooked from just one lesson. Thanks for the experience.Written 17 January 2022
- Quest328529862760 contributionsGo Ride a Wave (Wye River)Booked this for my two boys 9 & 10 who totally loved the lesson and experience. Matt our instructor was super, giving great basic technical instructions along with the fun in the surf. Two boys now converted to surfing and retiring the boogy boardsWritten 13 January 2022
- 252rhysh0 contributionsDo it! You won’t regret itWhat a great way to spend a morning! The staff were awesome, the gear provided was excellent and the waves were monsters. Can’t recommend this enough for anyone who has thought about doing but not pulled the trigger.Written 27 March 2021
- 4321Stella0 contributionsFun for all abilitiesAll of our kids had a great time and looking forward to coming back! A special shoutout to the young woman instructor yesterday who was super kind and patient with our autistic son who was very nervous, he felt like a superstar! Definitely recommendWritten 6 January 2021
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Greta C
3 contributions
We booked in 5 boys under 16. There instructor, Jordan was fantastic with them. He kept them engaged and all had a fabulous time even our two tired younger ones reflected they had really enjoyed the experience. Thoroughly recommended as a great family experience and gave our country kids some fantastic surf tips.
Written 26 January 2022
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Thanks so much for the great review! Glad to hear your 5 boys had a great experience with Jordan - your feedback has been passed onto him. Very pleased you found it a great family experience. Hope to see you in the water soon!
Written 1 February 2022
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Sayuri
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Solo
I had a great time in a private lesson with Ola. Her instructions were very clear and precise. She watched my posture and moves on every wave and her feedback helped me improve after each wave. Very friendly and knowledgeable too. Location and facilities were great and would recommend to any curious and slightly nervous beginners like me!
Written 21 April 2024
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Hi 634mayumia,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your private lesson with Ola. Her clear instructions and personalized feedback make all the difference, especially for beginners. We’re glad you felt comfortable and supported. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you riding waves again soon!
Cheers Sam
Written 7 November 2024
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Cassandra D
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Solo
Loved it! My 13 year old daughter has been wanting to learn for a while and really enjoyed it. She had such positive things to say about the experience, the instructors and how they taught the diverse group. At the end of the session she was already talking about coming back.
Written 22 January 2022
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Thanks so much for the great review! Glad to hear your daughter had such a positive experience and is keen to come back! Hope to see you in the water soon!
Written 1 February 2022
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Paul W
Tasmania, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Family
We booked lessons for our 3 kids and we had one 15yo who was reluctant to attend his lesson. The staff were very patient and encouraging but he still did not do the lesson. They gave us a voucher to use on another day and suggested a time that would be quieter for him. He ended up doing the lesson a few days later at the suggested time and had a great time. We will definitely be back to hire surfboards and wetsuits when we revisit Torquay. Thanks so much for a great experience!
Written 26 January 2022
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Thanks so much for the great review! Glad to hear you had a positive experience and thanks for sharing the story about your 15yo - I'm glad everyone was accommodating to him and he came back and gave it a go and had a great time! Hope to see you in the water soon!
Written 1 February 2022
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Tammi D
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Absolutely Awesome! I'm 50 and never surfed before, booked a 2 hour lesson, great value for money, surfing instructor Tani ... (hope I spelt his name correctly) was fantastic. He was very clear on instructions, very informative whilst also giving us a few laughs along the way. He got us out in the water on our boards and standing up in no time (and falling off of course!!) It was a great experience and I highly recommend Go Ride a Wave in Torquay 🌊🏄♀️😊👍
Written 12 February 2024
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Thanks for the awesome review! Stoked to hear you had such an enjoyable and funny lesson with Tano. It's great to hear his instructions were clear and informative and that you were standing in no time! Your feedback has been shared with Tano. Hope to see you in the water soon.
Written 5 April 2024
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Nate N
2 contributions
Feb 2021
I have a few surf lessons before, usually supervising school students but this was by far the best! I really loved the positive vibe of our instructors Becky and AJ who empowered us and made us feel comfortable from the start. The lesson was differentiated for real beginners and those who had tried before. I really enjoyed the in depth explanation with a beach model of how rips were formed and what dangers to look out for while we were out there! I had such a good time and was really confident hiring a board and taking it out solo the next day. Thanks team :)
Written 12 February 2021
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wang b
1 contribution
Very famous surf school, Australian surf chain, has a quality guarantee. torquay's waves are unique.It’s fitting to all levels of learning and practicing. The staffs are very professional and friendly, and your mood is very happy with their positive encouragement
Written 24 December 2022
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Thanks so much for the great review! Glad to hear the staff were professional and friendly! Hope to see you in the water soon!
Written 3 January 2023
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Amelia B
1 contribution
Oct 2022
I'd been waiting to do a surf lesson for quite some time and I'm glad I went with 'Go Ride A Wave'. The instructor was really enthusiastic and generous with his advice and knowledge, and made everyone in the group feel included and welcome. The staff at the shop were super friendly and helpful as well.
I've got a few more lessons booked, as I want to get more experience under my belt with an instructor before I try doing this on my own, and I know I'm learning from the right folks.
Thanks for a fun, comfortable and easy experience!
I've got a few more lessons booked, as I want to get more experience under my belt with an instructor before I try doing this on my own, and I know I'm learning from the right folks.
Thanks for a fun, comfortable and easy experience!
Written 9 October 2022
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Thanks so much for the great review! Glad to hear you're happy you choose to surf with us! I hope the rest of your lessons were great too!... and hope you're still surfing!
Written 3 January 2023
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Joanne C
Melbourne, Australia33 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
My daughter and her friend had two lessons on Friday and Saturday. They are 12 and they loved it. Instructors were really good and they mananged to get up on the surf board so they were so happy with themsleves. The staff at the shop are also excellent, so friendly and enthusiastic. I highly recommend this activity and a great one to do as a family also.
Written 16 December 2023
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Thanks so much for the great review! Glad to hear the instructors were really good and your daughter and her friend stood up - I'm happy for them! Great to hear the shop staff were great also! Hope to see you in the water soon!
Written 2 January 2024
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Stefan H
1 contribution
Our first surfing experience in Australia. Everything was great and well organized. It’s easy to stand the cold weather with the included wet suit which is great. Our teacher Sanders was fun and gave us very good instructions. We would highly recommend doing surfing lessons here :)
Written 3 September 2022
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Thanks so much for the great review! Glad to hear you had a great experience with the instructor - your feedback has been passed onto him and great the wetsuits kept you warm! Hope to see you in the water soon!
Written 3 January 2023
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Hi I have my children who wish to do the surfing lessons. They range from 16-12. Is that a possibility?
Written 28 November 2023
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