Australia East Coast Adventure
5, 6 or 7 weeks from £3,129
Spend 5, 6 or 7 unforgettable weeks on Australia's East Coast. Discover beautiful beaches, unspoilt islands and buzzing backpacker destinations.
Learn to surf and have awesome adventures on your gap year! You're guaranteed to have an amazing time and meet lots of like-minded people as you learn how to surf the seas. You'll find surf schools set in beautiful beachside locations abroad. Enjoy surf lessons taught by expert surf instructors and learn how to ride the waves in style!
Surf-central has to be Australia's East Coast, where you can learn to surf and meet other surfers from all over the world. Alternatively, head to the beautiful beaches of Indonesia and learn to surf in stunning Bali. Enjoy adrenaline-fuelled action on the ocean waves during the day and make the most of the chilled-out surfer's beach lifestyle at night. Once you know how to surf you can enjoy all the world's best surfing hotspots from the crest of a wave - the view from your surfboard will be hard to beat!
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Learn to surf in Australia
If you want to learn how to surf in one of the world's best surf spots, head to surf camp on the Aussie East Coast. Located between Sydney and Byron Bay, on our learn to surf in Australia programme you will find out how to ride the waves. Taught by expert surf instructors, you'll soon master some serious surf moves!
Train to be a surf instructor
Fancy training to become a qualified surf instructor? Sign up for our surf instructor academy in Australia and spend up to 3 magical months at surf camp. Gain a level 1 qualification and then set off to teach surfing anywhere in the world!
Set off for unforgettable sun, sea and surf adventures around the globe!
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Sri Lanka Intro
12 days
from £1,549 £1,349
Picture this: you in Sri Lanka, having the time of your life with a new group of friends. Sunrise elephant safaris, chasing the ocean waves, partying at beachside bars… Get a taste of paradise on this epic 12-day adventure!
Ultimate Morocco
11 days from £1,245
Embark on a magical adventure through the heartlands of Morocco, from Marrakesh's colourful bazaars, and Essaouira's breezy blue coast, to the traditional villages of the High Atlas. With upgraded accommodation and loads of included activities, this is the one for you if you want to sample authentic Morocco while travelling in comfort and style.
Morocco: Deserts and Beaches
11 days
from £779 £623
Travel from Marrakech, exploring sand dunes, canyons and beaches in 11 unforgettable days. Discover the enchanting contrasts of Morocco on this 11-day, budget-friendly group trip. Your adventure starts and finishes in vibrant Marrakesh, as you explore the Sahara Desert and surfer shoreline for an unforgettable travel experience.
Epic East Coast
28 days
from £2,949 £2,799
Discover the wonders of Australia's East Coast on this 28-day group trip packed with beautiful beaches, buzzing cities and wonderful wildlife.
Costa Rica Adventure
14 days
from £949 £759
Discover Costa Rica on a budget with this fantastic 2 week tour! Explore mist-soaked forests and rocky canyons, relax on spectacular white and black sand beaches, and see some incredible wildlife such as monkeys, lizards and red poison-dart frogs!
Aussie Surf Camp
5 days from £529
Learn to surf at the original and best 5-day surf camp on the East Coast, just 2 hours from Sydney. Perfect for beginner to intermediate surfers, it's the total package with meals, accommodation, equipment, and activities included. Eat, sleep, surf, repeat, and we'll take care of the rest.
Absolute Oz & East Coast Adventure
Up to 12 months from £3,699
Enjoy the ultimate combination of travel and work in sunny Australia. Enjoy 5 weeks of backpacking along the Aussie East Coast, and then work Down Under for up to 12 months with expert support every step of the way!
East Coast Highlights
21 days from £2,449
This fast-paced group adventure is jam packed with sunshine and fun. Set sail round the Whitsundays, catch a wave on the Gold Coast, discover K'gari in a 4 x 4, and party like an Aussie!
Bali Intro Plus
12 or 15 days
from £1,499 £1,399
Travel around beautiful Bali in style on this 12 or 15 day experience! This flashpacker tour is jam-packed with awesome inclusions, such as a surf lesson and a dolphin-spotting boat cruise. You'll also stay in stunning hotel accommodation! Total bliss!
