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    Port Fairy Surf School

    13 Reviews
    #2 of 5 Tours in Port Fairy
    Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Outdoor Activities, Tours
    33 Bank St, Port Fairy, Victoria 3284, Australia
    +61 3 5568 2800
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    “Surf, Kayak & SUP Lessons with the locals!”

    custom lessons with friendly locals personalised to your needs, timing & level. All equipment... read more

    Reviewed 11 April 2017
    Martina M
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    Port Fairy, Australia
    “Great place to learn to surf”

    We signed up for 5 days of learn to surf and it was absolutely fantastic. Great teachers who helped... read more

    Reviewed 1 January 2017
    Jodesta233
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    Brisbane, Australia
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    Learn to surf at the Victorian South West Coast's longest running surf school. Located at Port Fairy we conduct surf lessons for kids and adults, parents and teachers at the Port Fairy east beach, Warrnambool main beach and Portland's Bridgewater Bay. Schools and groups welcome.

    About Port Fairy Surf School

    Learn to surf at the Victorian South West Coast's longest running surf school. Located at Port Fairy we conduct surf lessons for kids and adults, parents and teachers at the Port Fairy east beach, Warrnambool main beach and Portland's Bridgewater Bay. Schools and groups welcome.
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    33 Bank St, Port Fairy, Victoria 3284, Australia
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    Reviewed 11 April 2017
    Surf, Kayak & SUP Lessons with the locals!

    custom lessons with friendly locals personalised to your needs, timing & level. All equipment & the essentials provided. Lessons in the safe beaches of East Beach Port Fairy & Warrnambool Main beach. Give it a go!!

    Thank Martina M
    Reviewed 1 January 2017
    Great place to learn to surf

    We signed up for 5 days of learn to surf and it was absolutely fantastic. Great teachers who helped my daughter and myself learn surf safety, standing up and a few ways to steer the board. Fantastic location. Give it a try - you'll love...More

    Thank Jodesta233
    daktari7, Owner at Port Fairy Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 4 January 2017

    Thanks for your great review. We are very lucky to have a group of passionate instructors who love teaching. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

    Reviewed 15 October 2016 via mobile
    Best place for starters

    Best place for the starters. Our instructor Sheril was really nice and sweet. She was very calm and gave confident to my wife as it's her first time snorkeling. The wetsuit and snorkeling gear was really proper fitting. We had cherishing experience. We will come...More

    Thank RafZ0816
    daktari7, Owner at Port Fairy Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 17 October 2016

    Thanks very much for your great review. We are lucky to have excellent staff who are very passionate about surfing and diving. We hope to see you again one day.

    Reviewed 3 October 2016
    Great kayaking fun! - Our first kayak lesson with Port Fairy surf school

    We recently had a 4 day stay in Port Fairy and we booked a kayaking lesson for our family. We have two children aged 13 and 10, and none of us had ever been out on a kayak before. We signed up via Chris at...More

    Thank jonathanwheeler
    daktari7, Owner at Port Fairy Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 5 October 2016

    Thanks Jonathon for your great review. I am very lucky to have a great crew working for me. Will and Lola are two of my best instructors. We are very happy that you enjoyed your kayak experience and hope to see you here again in...More

    Reviewed 28 February 2016
    Heaps of fun and great teachers!

    My partner and I have had a few lessons now with the guys at PFSS and they are fantastic! Jack and Sam really help you progress with tips on what you are doing well and what you can change to get better. The beach is...More

    Thank Sarah B
    Reviewed 26 January 2016 via mobile
    Brilliant!

    This surf school is excellent, everyone was standing on their board and smiling by the end of the lesson. Jack was great he was really enthusiastic and cheered everyone on as they got to experience the thrill of catching their first wave! The wetsuits were...More

    Thank Shannon B
    Reviewed 26 January 2016 via mobile
    Worth it!

    First lesson was so enjoyable. Jack was a great teacher as everyone was able to stand at least once. Highly recommend to all ages :)

    Thank Tessaben
    Reviewed 20 January 2016 via mobile
    What a barrel of laughs

    If your looking to learn to surf in a safe environment this team is a must. Chris and the crew have a lot of experience and will ensure you complete that bucket list.

    Thank melbournefans
    daktari7, Owner at Port Fairy Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 22 January 2016

    Thanks for your great comment. We are lucky to have an excellent crew of instructors and we work on some of the best beaches in Australia. Keep ticking off that bucket list.

    Reviewed 11 January 2016
    Dakatari a fabulous surf school and shop at Pt Fairy

    Highly recommend Chris (owner of Daktari) and his young staff for effective surfing lessons - as an old wannabe surfie I've had multiple personal, family and group lessons in last year - all highly commendable and wonderful attentive teaching. Bought my wetsuit at shop (great...More

    Thank fabul0us68
    daktari7, Manager at Port Fairy Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 13 January 2016

    Thanks for your great review. We always enjoy having you in Port Fairy. We look forward to catching some mid years waves with you.

    Reviewed 3 December 2015
    great day out with Jake from Port fairy Surf School

    I was in the region for work on December 1st and 2nd so I organised a private surf lesson with Port Fairy surf school. So far this was the best surfing experience and class ive had. Port Fairy East beach was stunning, the water was...More

    Thank sultanas1
    daktari7, Owner at Port Fairy Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 5 December 2015

    Thanks for a great review. We are very lucky to have such fantastic beaches here in Port Fairy and I am lucky to have some great surf instructors. We are really happy you enjoyed your class and hope to see you again in the new...More

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