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Two surf camps in Australia, on the NSW coast between Sydney and Brisbane: beachfront Spot X at Arrawarra and Byron Bay at the Arts Factory Lodge. Surf and stay from A$318, lessons and boards included.

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Mojosurf runs two surf camps in Australia, both on the NSW coast between Sydney and Brisbane: beachfront Spot X at Arrawarra, north of Coffs Harbour, and Byron Bay at the Arts Factory Lodge, a 10-minute walk from town.

Surf and stay trips start from A$390 at Spot X, with all meals included, and from A$318 in Byron Bay. Use the camps as a base while you learn to surf, make new friends and live the surf lifestyle.

Camps: 2: Spot X and Byron Bay
Where: NSW coast, between Sydney and Brisbane
Surf and stay: From A$318 (Byron Bay)
All meals: Spot X, from A$390
From Sydney: Great Aussie, 6 days, from A$1,129
Surf Academy: 14 days to 3 months at Spot X

Our two surf camps in Australia

Both camps are on the NSW east coast.

Arrawarra, NSW

Spot X

Beachfront camp in a National Marine Park
Three buffet meals a day
2–4 share dorm cabins or 4 share tipis
Lessons and gear, transfers, yoga and fitness

from A$390 meals included

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Byron Bay, NSW

Byron Bay

At the Arts Factory Lodge, a 10-minute walk to town
Pool, hammocks and daily activities
Shared dorms
Lessons and gear, transfers, trips and activities

from A$318 no meals

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Want to see where you’ll stay in Byron Bay? Visit the Arts Factory Lodge website.

Side by side

Spot X or Byron Bay?

Pick Spot X for a beachfront camp with all your meals cooked. Pick Byron Bay if you want lessons with a busy beach town on your doorstep.

	Spot X	Byron Bay
Location	Beachfront at Arrawarra, north of Coffs Harbour	Arts Factory Lodge, a 10-minute walk from town
Waves	A variety of breaks for absolute beginners through to intermediate and advanced surfers	Your Mojo Guide takes the group to the beaches with the best learning waves
Rooms	2–4 share dorm cabins or 4 share tipis, bedding included	Shared mixed dorms
Meals	Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options	Not included; community kitchen at the camp
Trips	Surf and stay, Great Aussie Adventure, Surf Academy	Surf and stay, surf lessons from half a day to 5 days
From price	A$390 surf and stay	A$318 surf and stay
From Sydney	Great Aussie Adventure from A$1,129: departs Sydney every Sunday and Wednesday, 5 nights at Spot X	The Great Aussie Adventure can finish in Byron Bay

Still deciding? Read Byron Bay vs Spot X: which Aussie surf camp is right for you?

Ways to surf

Lessons, surf trips or a gap year

Taste itSurf lessons1–4 daysShort but sweet: learn to surf with our trained instructors.See lessons → Live itSurf trips3–18 daysA surf adventure for beginner to intermediate surfers.See trips → Be itSurf Academy1–3 monthsBecome a surfer on a 1, 2 or 3 month Surf Academy at Spot X.See the Academy → From SydneyGreat Aussie6 daysLeaves Sydney every Sunday and Wednesday, with 5 nights at Spot X.See the trip →

Planning a longer stay? See our surf gap year in Australia page and how to get to surf camp from Sydney.

Australia surf trips and prices

From prices per person.

Spot X surf camp on the beach at Arrawarra

Spot XSurf and Stay Spot Xfrom A$390

Byron BayByron Bay Surf and Stay Packagefrom A$318

Surf students at Spot X on the Great Aussie Adventure

From Sydney6 Day Great Aussie Adventurefrom A$1,129

Surf lesson student paddling in Byron Bay

LessonsByron Bay Surf Lessonsfrom A$79

Surf Academy14 Day Surf Academy TasterA$177 a day

Surf Academy surfers on the beach in Australia

Surf Academy1 Month Surf Academy AustraliaA$133 a day

All Australia trips and prices

Trip	Camp	Type	Price
Surf and Stay Spot X	Spot X	Surf and stay, all meals	from A$390
Byron Bay Surf and Stay Package	Byron Bay	Surf and stay	from A$318
Byron Bay Surf Lessons	Byron Bay	Lessons, half a day to 5 days	from A$79
Sydney to Byron Surf Trip: 6 Day Great Aussie Adventure	Spot X	From Sydney, 5 nights at Spot X	from A$1,129
14 Day Surf Academy Taster	Spot X	Surf Academy, 14 days	A$177 a day
1 Month Surf Academy Australia	Spot X	Surf Academy, 1 month	A$133 a day
2 Month Surf Academy Australia	Spot X	Surf Academy, 2 months	A$135 a day
3 Month Surf Instructor Course Australia	Spot X	Surf Academy, 3 months	A$127 a day

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What our guests say

Real reviews, word for word, from our trip pages.

Did this back in May 2022 at spot X, it was the highlight of my Australian trip. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Ronnie G.Great Aussie Adventure

Fabulous trip – highly recommend. AMAZING surf instructors who really care about teaching you everything about surfing and guiding you in/out of the water! Will definitely be returning 🙂
Rebecca S.Great Aussie Adventure

I was a little hesitant to sign up for a full month since I’ve never surfed before, but I ended up loving it. I wish I could have stayed longer! Everyone was very welcoming and friendly and I learned so much from the surfing instructors in my short time there. I’ll definetly be back!
Patrick1 Month Surf Academy Australia

Great fun and friendly staff!
Olivia H.Byron Bay Surf and Stay

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Australia Surf Camp FAQs

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Where are Mojosurf’s surf camps in Australia?

There are two camps in NSW, both between Sydney and Brisbane: the beachfront Spot X surf camp at Arrawarra, north of Coffs Harbour, and the Byron Bay surf camp at the Arts Factory Lodge, a 10-minute walk from town.

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Are the camps suitable for beginners?

Yes. Spot X has a variety of breaks to suit the absolute beginner through to intermediate and advanced surfers, with instructors in the water with you. In Byron Bay, your Mojo Guide takes your group to the beaches where the waves are ideal for learning to surf.

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What is the accommodation like?

At Spot X you stay in 2–4 share dorm cabins or 4 share tipis with bedding included. In Byron Bay you stay in shared mixed dorm accommodation at the Arts Factory Lodge. Upgrades are subject to availability at both camps.

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Are meals provided?

Spot X serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. In Byron Bay, meals aren’t included. There is a community kitchen at the camp, and Byron’s restaurants are a 10-minute walk away.

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Can I just book surf lessons?

Yes. Byron Bay surf lessons run from half a day to 5 days, with pick-up from Byron and all gear included. Read more about how to learn to surf in Australia, or see all our surf camps in Australia, Bali and Portugal.

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How do I get to Spot X from Sydney?

Join the 6 Day Great Aussie Adventure, from A$1,129. It departs Sydney every Sunday and Wednesday, includes your transfers and spends 5 nights at Spot X. For other ways to get here, see surf camp from Sydney.

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Can I spend a gap year surfing in Australia?

Yes. The Surf Academy at Spot X runs from a 14 day taster to 3 months, with accommodation, surf lessons and return transport included. The 1 Month Surf Academy Australia is A$133 a day. Compare the courses on our surf gap year in Australia page.

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How much does a surf camp in Australia cost?

Surf and stay trips start from A$318 in Byron Bay, with no meals, and from A$390 at Spot X, with all meals included. Byron Bay surf lessons start from A$79. Our guide to how much a surf camp costs compares our trips in Australia, Bali and Portugal.

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When is the best time to surf in NSW?

You can surf both camps all year. Autumn is usually a favourite on this coast, and April is regarded as prime time at Arrawarra. Summer has the warmest water and generally smaller surf, and winter brings the most swell, often with offshore winds in the morning. See the season table in our Byron Bay surf guide.

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