Aussie Surf and Service
Life’s A Beach
With more than 80 percent of the country’s population living
somewhere along the coastline, surfing, swimming, and beach
time are a way of life in the Land DownUnder. If you love the
beach and are up for a real adventure, then Aussie Surf and
Service is the trip for you! Grab your camera and pack your
bags, it’s time to head to Australia.
Fun on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast offers more than 100 kilometers of pristine
coastline, countless beach breaks, and an almost endless
number of places to catch a wave. You’ll stay in a typical Aussie
house by the beach, where you will surf until your legs turn to
Jell-O and check out local sights such as Noosa National Park
and cosmopolitan Hastings Street. Have a go at cable-skiing,
lend a hand on some of our local service projects, and choose
an optional activity such as jumping out of a plane or riding a
camel along the beach. Chill out at the surf house in the
evenings with your new mates or play games on the beach
while gazing up at the incredible night skies. Come join us
DownUnder for an authentic Aussie experience!
Surf the Coast
Whether you’re honing your surfboard style or just learning
how to catch a wave, come join us! This program is suitable for
both experienced surfers as well as students who want to learn
the basics of surfing and ‘have a go’ on some great Australian
waves. These beaches have a choice of gentle waves close to
shore and some bigger peaks further out. Your coaches for the
week will be true-blue Aussie surf instructors who will teach
you all the basics, and then help you refine your technique and
skills. Once you’ve mastered the waves on the Sunshine Coast,
you’ll head to Moreton Island to surf along magical beaches
with bottlenose dolphins while humpback whales glide by.
Magical Moreton Island
Just off the coast of Brisbane, Moreton Island feels a world
away. Load up the four-wheel drive and take the ferry to this
spectacular sand island that’s full of lush forests, towering sand
dunes, glistening lakes, and sensational lagoons. You’ll spend an
action-packed couple of days camping out near the beach,
kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, feeding the fish, sandboarding
down the dunes, hiking up to incredible views, and getting
involved with some service work. And at the end of an
awesome day, relax on the beach and watch the glistening sun
set over the ocean. Add in good times with new friends and
some close encounters with the native wildlife, and you’ll never
forget your magical Moreton Island experience.
Giving Back to the Community
Throughout your trip you will work on various service projects
as well as helping to preserve the pristine environment you’re
enjoying while in Australia. Partner with several local
environmental organizations working to rehabilitate Australia’s
beautiful natural environment and help out with beach
cleanups and waterway restoration. You’ll also spend an
afternoon coaching basketball to special-needs students. No
experience is required – just bring a smile, and you’ll have new
friends as soon as you walk in the door.
Join our Australian Surf and Service adventure for one great
week as a stand-alone trip, or connect with one of our other
fantastic South Pacific programs for an unforgettable summer.
Life in Oz is amazing, and we’d love to share our waves, our
islands, and our other hidden treasures with you!
Questions about this program? Please email us at australia@rusticpathways.com.
