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Learn to Surf at Torquay: A Beginners Guide on Victoria's Great Ocean Road
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Torquay
Discover the thrill of surfing at Torquay, the surfing and beach capital of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Learn to surf in waist-deep water with qualified instructors and enjoy the stunning coastal scenery.
Discover the thrill of surfing at Torquay, the surfing and beach capital of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Learn to surf in waist-deep water with qualified instructors and enjoy the stunning coastal scenery.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Go Ride A Wave - Torquay - Meet at our shop at 1/15 Bell St Torquay to change into your wetsuit and collect your surf board, then walk with your instructor onto the beach at Torquay. We begin with some basic instruction and safety on the beach and then go into the water to waist deep to catch some waves. We return to the beach for more detailed…
- Go Ride A Wave - Torquay - Meet at our shop at 1/15 Bell St Torquay to change into your wetsuit and collect your surf board, then walk with your instructor onto the beach at Torquay. We begin with some basic instruction and safety on the beach and then go into the water to waist deep to catch some waves. We return to the beach for more detailed instruction on how to stand up and then spend the rest of the time in the water catching waves with the instructor helping everyone to stand up. We return to the shop to shower and change after the lesson.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Wetsuit and Soft beginner surf board
- Professional guide
- Wetsuit and Soft beginner surf board
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Take up surfing lessons at Torquay, located on the Great Ocean Road, the heart of Victoria’s surf and beach culture. The sheltered beach that’s near Melbourne provides perfect conditions for beginners. Surf classes are conducted in waist deep waters by professionally trained surf coaches who also serve as lifeguards. Beginner-friendly soft surfboards and full-length wetsuits are part of the package.
Take up surfing lessons at Torquay, located on the Great Ocean Road, the heart of Victoria’s surf and beach culture. The sheltered beach that’s near Melbourne provides perfect conditions for beginners. Surf classes are conducted in waist deep waters by professionally trained surf coaches who also serve as lifeguards. Beginner-friendly soft surfboards and full-length wetsuits are part of the package.
Location
Go Ride A Wave - Torquay
Bell Street
Drive 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Travellingriders
Sep 24, 2024
Excellent lessons - Great learn to surf lesson.
We did a private lesson as a family, instructor was excellent. Had us all up in no time. Took us to a nice beach for our skill level
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Sherpa13591032017
Apr 29, 2024
Perfect Day with the Perfect Surfing School! - Not only was it one of the most gorgeous days in April, I got to spend it down in Torquay surfing with Go Ride A Wave Torquay. Joel was awesome, super knowledgeable and encouraging from beginning to end. Feel so much more confident out on the waves. I will definitely be back for some more fun times in the surf!
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634mayumia
Apr 21, 2024
Thanks for a great time! - 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!
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Rowbav
Apr 15, 2024
Fantastic Fun - I took my ten year-old son on a "boys trip" few days on the coast and decided on the hop to try a surfing lesson. At 59 with arthritis I struggled and didn't quite get to stand but my son did several times, which was more my goal to see him having fun. We had an outstanding instructor named Conner. He was polite, patient and constantly very positive and encouraging. 100% recommended!
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Soojungk700
Mar 22, 2024
Good teaching - Thanks to Beth for helping me to advance my pop up skills. It was my second class with Torquay go ride a wave. I had six other people in my group from all over the world. I have been struggling with my placement on the board for a long time however Beth gave me very helpful tips and now my success rate of pop up has become over 50%! Just Amazing!
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Tammid388
Feb 12, 2024
Go Ride a Wave in Torquay - 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 🌊🏄♀️😊👍
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Arch98
Jan 29, 2024
Friendly instructor and great spot led to an awesome time - Our instructor Joel was great right from introduction at the shop through to the on beach lesson and the continuing feedback while in the water. Thanks to Joel’s laidback and friendly approach we quickly found ourselves eventually standing up and riding waves. We ended up hiring the boards a bit longer to reinforce the skills Joel had taught us. Highly recommend.
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Clb40_12
Jan 25, 2024
Recommend - great experience and fun! - Highly recommend - a great experience and fun. My 9-year-old niece and I did a 2 hr lesson on Tuesday afternoon and had a great time. Instructors were patient, professional, encouraging and friendly. Great value for the cost. Recommend Go Ride A Wave Torquay for sure.
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Veronique_y
Dec 18, 2023
All the 6 kids loved it - Kids loved it. Would definitely be booking it on our next trip back. Thanks heaps to the boys.
Would Highly recommend
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881joannec
Dec 16, 2023
Great surfing experience - 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.
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