Learn to Surf Gold Coast: 7-Hour Full Day with Fingal Head

Two surf lessons in one day, plus a lighthouse tour and boomerang throwing at Fingal Head

Learn to surf during a 7-hour full-day class on the Gold Coast, with two 90-minute lessons, all equipment, and a guarantee you'll stand up by day's end. You'll also visit Fingal Head, a coastal village 15 minutes south, tour its lighthouse to spot whales and dolphins, throw boomerangs, and take home professional photos of the day. Lunch and snacks keep you fueled between sessions.

The experience

The day starts with transport in an air-conditioned minivan to the beach. Two 90-minute surf lessons make up the core of the experience. The operator guarantees you'll be standing up and riding waves by the end. All equipment is provided, and the instruction covers ocean awareness and safety alongside technique. Between lessons, you eat a substantial lunch and snacks to sustain you through the full 7 hours.

After the second lesson, the group heads to Fingal Head, a small coastal village just south of the Gold Coast. A tour of the area includes a trip to the lighthouse, where you watch for whales and dolphins moving through the Tweed Coast waters. You also learn boomerang throwing: a short hands-on lesson in a traditional skill. Sunscreen is supplied, and a professional photo package captures the day's highlights so you leave with proof of what you accomplished.

What’s included

• All surfing equipment and a professional photo package of the day's highlights.
• two 90-minute surf lessons with a 100% stand-up guarantee.
• a big lunch and snacks to fuel the full day.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan to the beach and Fingal Head.
• a lighthouse tour at Fingal Head to spot whales and dolphins.
• a boomerang throwing lesson.
• sunscreen and ocean safety instruction.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (5 to 70 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Australian Surfing Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying on the Gold Coast without a car. The minivan picks you up and handles all transport to the beach and Fingal Head, so you just show up ready to learn. The full 7 hours and two back-to-back lessons give you real time in the water, not a rushed taster.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I really learn to surf in one day?

Yes, the operator guarantees you'll be standing up and surfing by the end of the second 90-minute lesson. The full-day format gives you enough time to build the basics and get comfortable in the water, with lunch and snacks in between to keep your energy up.

What happens at Fingal Head?

Fingal Head is a coastal village 15 minutes south of the Gold Coast where you tour the lighthouse and watch for whales and dolphins in the waters offshore. You also get a boomerang throwing lesson before heading back.

What do I need to bring?

Bring swimming gear, a beach towel, a sun hat, and any sunscreen you prefer, though sunscreen is also provided. The operator supplies all surfing equipment, so you don't need to own or rent a board.

How does transport work?

You're picked up and driven to the beach in an air-conditioned minivan, then transported to Fingal Head after the surf lessons. The minivan is included in the full-day package.