Beginners Transformation 7-Day Surf Retreat

BEGINNERS TRANSFORMATION SEVEN-DAY SURF RETREAT

Torquay · 1–8 February 

$4,800 per person

Adults only · Ages 18+

THIS IS FOR YOU IF…

You’ve always wanted to surf but felt unsure on how to get started, intimidated, or like you didn’t quite belong out there.

Maybe it's always been a dream. 
Maybe you’ve tried a lesson or two.
Maybe you’ve stood up once or twice.
Maybe the ocean feels exciting and overwhelming, like you can never plan a surf for yourself without an instructor there.

This week is about changing that.

By the end of seven days, you won’t just have 'had a surf holiday'. You’ll understand how to make surfing technique work for your body, how to read and make decisions in the ocean, and how to feel confident in yourself to go for a surf without needing someone to tell you what to do and where to be.

THE TRANSFORMATION

Day 1:
Completely fresh. Uncertain. Wondering if you’re doing it right. Watching others and second-guessing yourself. Eating a lot of water.

Day 7:
Comfortable paddling out. Reading the waves. Knowing where to position yourself. Understanding etiquette. Catching waves intentionally. Feeling like you belong in the lineup. (Probably still eating a lot of water).

This camp is designed to bridge that gap in the most fun, thorough, and educated way.

HOW THE WEEK WORKS

You’ll surf regularly, rest well, eat well, and give your nervous system time to integrate what you’re learning. Surf lessons across the week are paced and progressive, building a solid foundation from a complete beginner through to being 

Between sessions, you’ll explore the Great Ocean Road, share meals, laugh, decompress, and let everything land. There’s no rush, no ego, and no expectation to be anything other than exactly where you are.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

5 x Surf Lessons
Beginner-focused, small-group lessons covering the foundations of surfing, from nailing the fundamentals of standing up and learning to paddling, to wave selection, etiquette, and reading conditions, so you leave with real independence, not just memories.

4 x Yoga Classes
Designed to support recovery, mobility, and nervous system regulation after time in the water.

7 Nights Glamping Accommodation
Stay just metres from the beach at Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park in comfortable bell tents with proper beds, bedding, heaters/fans, fairy lights, and tea/coffee facilities.

Meals & Shared Dining Experiences

• Daily breakfast
• All lunches and dinners provided, family-style plant-based 
• Two group dinners out:
  
  • One elevated dining experience

  • One relaxed night out

Surf Theory Session
Learn how waves work, how to assess conditions, and how to make confident choices so you can surf safely and independently beyond camp.

Gin Tasting
A relaxed experience right at camp lead by one of the town's locally distillery owners.

Cultural & Nature Adventures

• Trip to the Booln Booln Cultural Centre to immerse yourself in local First Nations culture

• A visit to the Australian National Surf Museum for epic history, movies, and so much more

• An epic full day Great Ocean Road day trip, filled with insane views, classic Aussie wildlife, waterfalls, and of course the 12 Apostles!
• A half day exploration into The Otways for more waterfalls, a peaceful hike, and the chance to spot some elusive but super cute platypus (and some less cute, but still cool glow worms). 

Unlimited Use of Equipment
Use our surfboards and wetsuits between lessons if you’d like extra water time.

GROUP SIZE

Maximum 8 guests.
Small enough to get super personalised support, spacious enough to breathe.

LOGISTICS

Check-in: Sunday from 5:00 pm
Departure: After lunch on the final Sunday (around 2:00 pm)

A FINAL NOTE

This camp isn’t about turning you into a “surfer” overnight.

It’s about helping you feel capable, calm, knowledgeable, and confident enough to keep going long after the week ends.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to begin, this is it!