14-Night Surf Camp South of Sydney with 18 Coaching Sessions

The camp runs for 15 days and 14 nights, with 10 days of surfing built in. Across those days you get 18 sessions in the water, each with qualified surf teachers. Every session is followed up with video analysis, so you can see what you're actually doing on a wave rather than guessing. Boards and wetsuits are included during and after the lessons, which means you can paddle out on your own time without renting gear.

You'll surf three different spots close to the surf house. The programme also includes a visit to a shape workshop, where you can see how boards are made, plus skateboarding sessions for the days when the surf is flat or you just want a change. Bushwalking and excursions to local waterfalls round out the non-surfing side of the trip.

The accommodation is a newly renovated surf camp one hour south of Sydney, north of Wollongong. It's close to beaches, bars, shops and restaurants, and you can walk to all of it. The lodge has its own bar and restaurant, which the listing describes as offering the best cuisine in town. There's a shared kitchen and bathroom, a living room, and a balcony with sea view. Wifi and Netflix are included, each room has a TV, and there's a ping pong table. Breakfast is included, and a barbecue is organised on Friday.

For accommodation you choose between the surf house and the private suite. The surf house has four bedrooms with a maximum of three people per room, plus the shared kitchen and bathroom, living room, balcony and common areas. The private suite has its own bathroom, TV, comfortable bed, kitchenette and fridge, and access to the common terrace of the surf house. Both options put you in the same building and the same social setup.

The east coast of Australia has a pleasant climate all year round, though it's rainier around Sydney between January and June. The camp runs on a 2, 4, 8 or 12 week surf trip format, with this 14-night package as the standard two-week option. The operator's own advice is that Australia is one of the best surfing destinations on the planet, with miles of deserted beaches and a strong surf culture.

What's included

- 14 nights accommodation in the surf house or private suite - Breakfast included - 10 days of surfing lessons (18 sessions) with qualified instructors - Video analysis of your surfing - Boards and wetsuits included during and after the surf lessons - Welcome pack - Visit to a surfboard shape workshop - Skateboarding sessions - Bushwalking and excursions to local waterfalls - Friday barbecue - Wifi and Netflix - TV in each room - Ping pong table - Access to shared kitchen, bathroom, living room and balcony with sea view

What's not included

- Flights to and from Australia - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Lunches and dinners (the lodge has a bar and restaurant) - Personal expenses - Optional extras not listed in the package