Surfing holidays

Living on the world's largest island, ringed by fabulous surf beaches and temperate weather conditions, it's no wonder surfing has become a part of our culture, and surfing holidays are often a way of life.

The laid-back community and beaches of Byron Bay are perfect for surfing holidays. Next vacation surf Australia's eastern most beach, Wategoes, and the unusual 'sunken boat' break at The Wreck.

Western Australia's, Margaret River, with its relaxed lifestyle, affordable accommodation and more than 40 surfing options from steep, glassy beach breaks to heart-pumping reef breaks, has established itself as a world-class travel destination, with surfing holiday packages available out of Perth.

Bells Beach – known simply as 'Bells' – has etched its way into surfing legend. With its natural land amphitheatre and long, fast walls Bells is the favourite haunt of hard-core surfers but also extends a welcome to newcomers.

On the Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads offers some of the best surf in Queensland, with long, right-hand barrels rolling in around a stunning, lava-rock headland. Further south Kirra Point and Snapper Rocks are just two of the fabulous point-breaks down the coast, all great locations for cheap holidays.

Escape to Australia's pure beaches, easy-going beach culture and powerful swells for your surfing holidays.

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