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Surf Experience at Torquay
Highlights
- Dive into the waves at Torquay with expert instructors ensuring a safe and thrilling surf experience.
- Gear up with soft beginner boards and wetsuits, making your first surf lesson comfortable and enjoyable.
- Receive personalised coaching tailored to your skill level, boosting your confidence and skills in the water.
- Enjoy a family-friendly environment with convenient facilities, making it easy for everyone to join the fun.
There is only one way to Learn to Surf and that is to get in the water, however a few helpful tips from Go Ride a Wave, the right equipment, and heaps of encouragement from your highly qualified and experienced instructor will go a long way to getting you hooked forever.
A large range of beginner equipment is available to make your learn to surf experience amazing.
The Surf Experience includes a two hour surf lesson with surf safety information, all the necessary equipment, including soft beginner board, leg-rope and wetsuit. Go Ride A Wave will customise your surf lessons to suit your skill level.
Tour details
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Available from 25 February 2026 to 31 August 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://gorideawave.com.au/about-go-ride-a-wave/community/
Operation information
Go Ride A Wave – Torquay
When you join a surfing lesson with Go Ride A Wave, you are learning to surf with Australia’s largest and most professional learn to surf organisation. They can get you started and standing up in no time at all, and offer lesson packages to help you progress quickly.
With the beautiful beaches, world-class waves, why wouldn’t you want to come and do a surfing lesson. Go Ride A Wave has been teaching surfing since 1987, and their expert, qualified instructors not only teach you the basics, but they also make it an experience hard to forget. Full-length wetsuits, soft surfboards and instruction for two hours are all provided.
Classes are run in Anglesea, Torquay, Ocean Grove and Lorne. Go Ride A Wave also offers Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Night Kayaking on the Anglesea River. With proper instruction, Go Ride A Wave can get you out on the water either with a lesson or hire.
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Accreditations
- Camp/Adventure Activity Accreditation Program
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- Visitor Information Centre
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