We journey north to an isolated section of the coast where we learn to surf during a three-day surf camp. Whether it is your first time on the water or you have a few days under your belt, our surf instructors will cater to everyone. Evenings are spent relaxing at the campground and playing games before a great sleep in preparation for another day’s worth of riding waves!

At the heart of surfing is a connection-to-nature philosophy. We experience this in a hands-on way by undertaking volunteer conservation work alongside National Parks staff in a coastal National Park. The project revolves around bush regeneration and dune conservation near Crescent Head on the East Coast of Australia. This program aims to secure as many of the native plants and species that can be secured in the wild as possible for the next 100 years.

After some rewarding volunteer work, we head to Bryon Bay to take advantage of its beautiful beaches, boutiques, cafes, and an epic snorkel trip. After relaxing in Byron Bay we will head to Stradbroke Island, also called Straddie by the locals. We will gain an understanding of Australian history with an informative walking tour where we explore the shore of Dunwich, a place of cultural significance for the aboriginals. We will also snorkel around the rock walls and the fantastic reefs of Stradbroke Island, which is known to inhabit six of the world’s seven marine turtle species!

From Byron Bay, we drive north into Queensland. Here we stay on the Sunshine Coast near another gorgeous beach and try whale and dolphin spotting again as we walk around the national park headland. We will also spend several hours exploring Australia Zoo, learning about the zoo’s wildlife, and the conservation initiatives of its late founder Steve Irwin, a famous Australian wildlife conservationist that is also known as the Crocodile Hunter.