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There\u2019s nothing better than catching a good wave. Right? And while Bells Beach is Hollywood-famous (fun fact: \u00a0the <\/span>Point Break <\/span><\/i>scene wasn\u2019t actually filmed there) and Noosa has its renowned Festival of Surfing in March, the Sydney<\/a> shoreline offers adventures for kooks and pros alike. Check out our top tips and you\u2019ll be surfing like Layne Beachley in no time. (By the way, Layne was a champion surfer from Manly, just north of Sydney.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Ready to Rip<\/span><\/h2>\n

First things first: Make sure you\u2019ve got all the right gear to get rippin\u2019. If you\u2019re part of a lesson or tour, it\u2019ll be provided for you, but if you\u2019re going it alone, you might need to grab a few items. When it comes to <\/span>surf shops, Sydney has plenty, especially around Bondi Beach and Manly Beach, its two most popular surf destinations. There are tons of spots where you can not only rent a board, but also get some tips so you don\u2019t look like a total blow-in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore the Legendary Beaches<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019ve got the skills of Mick Fanning, it can be a good idea to let the pros show you the ropes of a new spot. Just twenty minutes drive from \u00a0Sydney CBD is Bondi Beach. You haven\u2019t been to Sydney is you haven\u2019t been to Bondi! \u00a0A <\/span>Bondi Beach Surfing Lesson<\/a> gives you instruction that\u2019s as personalised or professional as you need\u2014from paddling out to ripping a party wave, you\u2019ll be smiling with pride in no time. Just make sure there\u2019s someone on shore to take some happy snaps. This<\/span> is<\/span><\/i> one of Australia\u2019s most famous beaches!<\/span><\/p>\n

Branch Out<\/span><\/h2>\n

Of course, if you\u2019re a local who\u2019s been surfing the breaks of Bondi for ages, you just might be looking for a new experience. After all, freedom, good company, and endless waves are enough to get any surfer totally stoked, and Australia has those things in spades. Luckily for Sydneysiders\u2014and surf tourists\u2014you don\u2019t have to go far to find secluded beaches where the swells are just the beginning. On the <\/span>4-Day Seal Rocks Surfing Trip<\/a>, your days will end with guitar tunes around the bonfire recounting your favourite surf stories, whether they\u2019re from that day or a lifetime ago.<\/span><\/p>\n

Go on a Surfin\u2019 Safari<\/span><\/h2>\n

Still doesn\u2019t sound like quite enough surfing for you? Well mate, you may have heard that the Brisbane-to-Sydney road trip is a classic, and we\u2019ve got a new twist for you: make it a surfari\u2014an epic escapade for surf-lovers from all over Australia. On the <\/span>5-Day Brisbane to Sydney Surfari Tour<\/a>, you\u2019ll travel from Brisbane through the Gold Coast (stopping in Surfers Paradise, of course), on to Byron Bay, and finally end in Sydney, where you can explore all the world-famous breaks from Bondi to Manly.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be honest\u2014there\u2019s no big secret to surfing in Sydney. It\u2019s all about being prepared, being friendly and being open to new things. If you\u2019ve got that list covered, you\u2019ll be hanging 10 in no time. And hey, it\u2019s a big country out there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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