Learn to Surf
in Queensland

Gold Coast
Queensland

Sunshine Coast
Queensland

Schools &
Corporate Groups

Surfing

If you’re looking for an activity that is loads of fun for everyone, then our surf session is the way to go! Our goal is to give you a fun, safe experience of surfing, teaching you enough of the basics to get you “woohooing” all the way into the beach!

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Kayaking

Experience the buzz of paddling through the shore break, the rush of catching your first wave, or feel immersed in the amazing coastal landscape. Choose from River or Ocean Kayaking on our double sit-on-top kayaks. Suitable for beginners.

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Bodyboarding

Body Boarding is something everyone can do and is a great introduction into wave riding. Experience the thrill of catching waves, under the guidance of experienced staff, who will make sure everyone is having a safe, fun time.

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Surf Safety & Rescue

Not everyone’s familiar with the beach environment, making our Surf Safety sessions a must for students. Our expert staff teach water safety, ocean awareness and surf lifesaving techniques to further build students’ confidence.

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Night Kayaking

A truly memorable twilight experience, you’ll experience the river as the water reflects the changing colours of dusk and a light mist rises over the water. Assisted by your headlight, your group will start spotting native nocturnal wildlife around them.

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Stand up Paddling (SUP) is a fun, safe way to get your group on to the water, conducted on our beautiful waterways. Stand Up Paddle boards are quite large and very buoyant which guarantees success in our sessions!

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Giant Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Giant Stand Up Paddle Boarding is an exciting opportunity for your group to bond while having a blast! A Giant Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) is an inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board that holds approx. 8-10 people.

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Beach Olympics

Beach Olympics offers a mixture of dry and shallow water activities with fun, laughter and team spirit the hallmarks of this popular program. Beach Olympics can be modified to suit a range of fitness levels so everyone feels comfortable taking part.

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Surf Carnival

Competitive and immensely rewarding, Surf Carnival offers a mixture of dry and water activities in an enjoyable and interactive manner, fostering teamwork and strong bonds within your team.

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Team Challenge

Go Ride a Wave’s Team Challenge is a thrilling, dynamic race designed to unlock the full potential of your group. As a team, navigate the land based course and complete the challenges for a chance to claim victory.

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Raft Regatta

An old favourite, where teams compete to build and race their own raft. As teams, select and bid for raft building materials to design, build, and race their raft. A perfect blend of strategy, creativity, and action-packed fun that keeps everyone engaged.

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Shuttle Transport

Should your group need assistance with transport, Go Ride A Wave has two 12-seater minibuses available for hire, including a driver.

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Build It

Put your team’s creativity, communication and strategy to the test in this fast-paced bridge building challenge. Teams must compete in a series of fun games, quizzes and relay challenges to earn the materials they’ll need to build their bridge.

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Amazing Race

Turn the stunning Geelong Waterfront into your team’s ultimate playground as delegates race against the clock to complete a series of interactive challenges, solve clues, uncover local landmarks and outsmart their rivals.

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Photography & Videography

Capture the energy, connection, and excitement of your group experience with both in-water and land based professional photography and videography, available as add-on to any of our group activities.

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Queensland Surfing Lessons

Learn to surf in the warm waters, bright sunshine, and golden beaches with world-class waves in Queensland, Australia.

With the sun shining all year round, our patrolled beaches are the perfect place to get started at one of our surfing lessons, or to hire a surfboard that best fits you from our quality collection.

Go Ride A Wave Queensland’s popular surf lessons and surfboard hire are available at Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Coolangatta on the Gold Coast and Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. Learning to surf in Queensland at some of Australia’s most iconic surf beaches, you’ll be surrounded by modern amenities, beautiful weather, and a collection of the greatest natural wonders of the world.

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What our Surfers say

As a first time surfer I was very impressed with the instruction we received. The group was small, which meant more 1 to 1 coaching time with each of us.…

Michelle Reid

Was the BEST Experience, both my 9 & 10 yr old boys begged me to come again 😂 they were quite good surprisingly. They managed to get up 6-7 times…

Natasha Brooking

I recently took a surfing class with Damian and had an amazing experience! Damian was a great instructor who made the class both informative and fun. He was incredibly personable…

James Hach

I had a great experience! The lesson was exactly what I needed to further my surfing abilities. The have multiple options for the beaches so they take you to the…

Stryder Morrison

I had the best surf lesson I’ve ever had with Laura! She was such an amazing instructor and gave very clear instructions. She was also such a kind person and…

Susan George

Surf and Kayak Adventures for Groups in Queensland

From school excursions and team building to sporting clubs and private celebrations, Go Ride A Wave gets your group surfing, kayaking and exploring Queensland’s beaches and waterways. Every program can be tailored to your group’s goals.

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