Arrawarra Beach Surf Academy - Gold Coast, New South Wales.
INTRODUCTION
Come and stay with us somewhere north of Sydney and south of Byron Bay, in a National Marine Park in one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal areas. In our beachfront place just 1 minute away from the beach, you will have a unique chance to experience the real Australian surf lifestyle.
Long days in the sun, endless surf, nights around the camp fire, great food, awesome staff and comfortable, clean accommodation. Learn to surf in our Surf Academy. You can choose between 1, 2 or 3 month programs. At the end of the 3 month course you have an option to do surf instructor certification. Every day of the week we have different activities besides surfing, to take your surfing and fitness to the next level.
On weekends we rest and have fun. Besides Surfing you can choose to participate in one of the free camp activities such as Kangaroo Golf, Ocean Rafting, Kayaking, Volleyball, Beach Soccer, Slip and Slide and more. Or you can just relax in the hammock, chill with your friends and explore the sights and scenes of the local area.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Beachfront Camp
Accommodation is a designated Surf Academy beach house. Absolute beachfront, 2 minutes only, if you are a slow walker. It is you home away from home with its own lounge and deck areas. Accommodation is in 4 -10 share dorms rooms in comfortable bunks.
Facilities include:
- Absolute beach front accommodation
- WiFi
- Kiosk/shop
- Beach activities
- Dorm share & tipi style accommodation
- Private room upgrades
- Powered & unpowered campsites
- Surf board hire
- Bike hire
- Volleyball
- River Kayaking tours
- Surf rafting
- Kangaroo golf (nearby)
- Chill out zones
- Hammocks
- Fire pit
- Laundry room
- Party room
- Camp kitchen
- TV room
THE ACTIVITIES
1 MONTH ACADEMY SURF DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Enjoy a month of a real surfer life. The main goal of this course is bringing you from a beginner surfing lever to an intermediate surfing level. As well as to improve your technical skills, ocean experience, ocean awareness and fitness in general.
TYPICAL WEEK
Begin the day with an early morning sunrise surf lesson with out instructors, followed by breakfast.
The rest of the morning is free for you to grab a surf board and practice your skills, an unlimited surf board hire is a part of your package.
Lunch time is from 12pm to 1pm.
After lunch you have 2 hours free time to go surfing, take a nap in the hammock or hang out with your mates.
From 3pm-5pm Monday to Friday you will have a different lasses planned by day:
- Mondays – Surf Fitness – usually it is a competent swimming lesson in the pool or the ocean.
- Tuesdays – Theory Lesson – You will be taught Ocean Awareness, Surf Etiquette and even Surfboard Repair
- Wednesdays – Circuit training – to strengthen the muscles essential for surfing.
- Thursdays – Relaxing yoga, surf flexibility
- Fridays – Video analysis – these will help you improve your surfing significantly and show what to work on.
- Saturdays & Sundays for FUN You can chill with friends, surf or go visit some of the sights and scenes the local area has to offer. Any day of the week you are welcome participate in one of the free camp activities such as Kangaroo Golf, Ocean Rafting, Kayaking, Volleyball, Beach Soccer, Slip and Slide, to name a few.
Dinner is served from 6pm to 7 pm, followed by a nightly camp fire and night time activities.
2 MONTH ACADEMY SURF DEVELOPMENT
Enjoy 2 Month Academy or Assistant Surf Coach Course. The main goal of this course is bringing you from a beginner surfing lever to an intermediate surfing level or making you to a assistant surf coach. As well as to improve your technical skills, ocean experience, ocean awareness and fitness in general.or assistant surf coach.
TYPICAL WEEK
Begin the day with an early morning sunrise surf lesson with out instructors, followed by breakfast.
The rest of the morning is free for you to grab a surf board and practice your skills, an unlimited surf board hire is a part of your package.
Lunch time is from 12pm to 1pm.
After lunch you have 2 hours free time to go surfing, take a nap in the hammock or hang out with your mates.
From 3pm-5pm Monday to Friday you will have a different lasses planned by day:
- Mondays – Surf Fitness – usually it is a competent swimming lesson in the pool or the ocean.
- Tuesdays – Theory Lesson – You will be taught Ocean Awareness, Surf Etiquette and even Surfboard Repair
- Wednesdays – Circuit training – to strengthen the muscles essential for surfing.
- Thursdays – Relaxing yoga, surf flexibility
- Fridays – Video analysis – these will help you improve your surfing significantly and show what to work on.
- Saturdays & Sundays are for FUN! You can chill with friends, surf or go visit some of the sights and scenes the local area has to offer. Any day of the week you are welcome participate in one of the free camp activities such as Kangaroo Golf, Ocean Rafting, Kayaking, Volleyball, Beach Soccer, Slip and Slide, to name a few.
Dinner is served from 6pm to 7 pm, followed by a nightly camp fire and night time activities.
3 MONTH SURF ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Become a Surf Instructor with our 3 Month Instructor Course.
This course gives you the necessary experience and knowledge of surfing, the ocean, and instruction. You will develop the skills required to pass all qualifications to become a licensed surf instructor.
To pass the licensed surfing instructor qualification, you need to have intermediate surfing skill level.
The 3 month of surf development course will help you to develop following:
- Beginner to intermediate surf skills
- Ocean safety, ocean awareness, fitness training
- Expert instruction by qualified coaches to achieve catching, riding, and turning on unbroken waves
- Increased surf theory, and exposure to more challenging waves
- Increased ocean fitness, paddling power and confidence
- Provide up to 40 hours of practical coaching experience
- Use of video analysis to improve surfing techniques
TYPICAL WEEK
Begin the day with an early morning sunrise surf lesson with out instructors, followed by breakfast.
The rest of the morning is free for you to grab a surf board and practice your skills, an unlimited surf board hire is a part of your package.
Lunch time is from 12pm to 1pm.
After lunch you have 2 hours free time to go surfing, take a nap in the hammock or hang out with your mates.
From 3pm-5pm Monday to Friday you will have a different lasses planned by day:
- Mondays – Surf Fitness – usually it is a competent swimming lesson in the pool or the ocean.
- Tuesdays – Theory Lesson – You will be taught Ocean Awareness, Surf Etiquette and even Surfboard Repair
- Wednesdays – Bonus theory&Circuit training – to strengthen the muscles essential for surfing. As an extra for 3 month course you get bonus theory where you are taught all the essential skills to become an awesome surf instructor.
- Thursdays – Relaxing yoga, surf flexibility
- Fridays – Video analysis – these will help you improve your surfing significantly and show what to work on.
- Saturdays & Sundays are for FUN! You can chill with friends, surf or go visit some of the sights and scenes the local area has to offer. Any day of the week you are welcome participate in one of the free camp activities such as Kangaroo Golf, Ocean Rafting, Kayaking, Volleyball, Beach Soccer, Slip and Slide, to name a few.
Dinner is served from 6pm to 7 pm, followed by a nightly camp fire and night time activities.
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
LOCATION
We are located somewhere north of Sydney and Coffs Harbour and south of Byron Bay. Our camp is located in a National Marine Park in one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal areas. In our beachfront place just 1 minute away from the beach, you will have a unique chance to experience the surf lifestyle.
Getting Here
The return transfer to the camp is included in all the Surf Academy packages.
You can choose to depart from Sydney, Byron Bay or Brisbane and choose to be dropped in either of these locations at the end of your course.
Spot X Camp is located:
2 and a half hours by car from Byron Bay
Approx. 6 hours by car from Sydney
4 hours by car from from Brisbane
PRICES & PACKAGES
1 MONTH ACADEMY SURF DEVELOPMENT COURSE – 3.659 AUD
INCLUDED:
- 6 Day 6 Night Great Aussie Surf Adventure
- Accommodation – 30 nights at the surf camp Spot X
- Transport – Return transport from Sydney, Byron or Brisbane to Spot X
- Food – Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Free time – Weekends off to explore the surrounds
- Equipment – All equipment provided
- 5 x weekly practical surf development lessons
- 2 x weekly surf theory lessons
- Lessons by highly qualified & experienced instructors
- 3 x fitness sessions weekly
- Weekly video analysis
2 MONTH ACADEMY SURF DEVELOPMENT OR ASSISTANT COACH COURSE – 6.430 AUD
- 6 Day 6 Night Great Aussie Surf Adventure
- Accommodation- 60 nights at the surf camp Spot X
- Transport- Return transport from Sydney, Byron or Brisbane to Spot X
- Food- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Free time- Weekends off to explore the surrounds
- Equipment- All equipment provided
- 5 x weekly practical surf development lessons
- 2 x weekly surf theory lessons
- Lessons by highly qualified & experienced instructors
- 3 x fitness sessions weekly
- Weekly video analysis
3 MONTH SURF ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR COURSE – 8.350 AUD
- 6 Day 6 Night Great Aussie Surf Adventure
- 90 nights at the surf camp Spot X
- Transport- Return transport from Sydney, Byron or Brisbane to Spot X
- Food- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Free time- Weekends off to explore the surrounds
- Equipment- All equipment provided (we recommend purchasing your own wetsuit)
- 5 x weekly practical surf development lessons
- 2 x weekly surf theory lessons
- Lessons by highly qualified & experienced instructors
- 4 x fitness sessions weekly
- Weekly video analysis
- Level 1 Surf Coaching qualification* Ocean Surf Safety Coach Award (OSSCA), Senior First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation and Work with Children Check
*To become a Level 1 Surf Instructor clients must attend all classes, demonstrate the required surf skills and pay a $1000 local payment for the statutory certification and accreditation.
