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Australia · Spot X

Surf and Stay Spot X

From A$390: 3 to 8 days at Spot X, Arrawarra NSW, with 2 to 7 lessons, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a bed in a 2–4 share dorm or tipi.

  • Length3–8 days
  • LevelBeginner–Intermediate
  • PriceFrom A$390

5.0 out of 5 · 1 review

About this surf and stay Spot X

3 to 8 Day Surf and Stay Spot X

Surf & Stays suit travellers heading up or down the East Coast: add one to your bus pass, and once you’re at Spot X we take care of the rest so you can enjoy the activities on offer.

Spend from 3 to 8 days learning to surf and enjoying the beach lifestyle. It’s a perfect way to start your surfing career and have a true Aussie surf experience.

PLEASE NOTE: If you want to book a package less than 24 hours in advance, please contact us on [email protected] or call us on +61 (2) 6639 5100 to make your booking.

Planning your stay? You’ll be based at our Spot X surf camp in Arrawarra. Read our Spot X Arrawarra surf guide for the best breaks, seasons and conditions, or compare Byron Bay vs Spot X.

Spot X is in a National Marine Park on the east coast of Australia, and you can see the ocean from almost every one of our accommodation options. It’s a great place to learn to surf, chill out, make new friends and hang out by the campfire.

Explore the surrounds where you’ll see kangaroos, dolphins, and maybe even some whales!

Surf instructor and student sitting on their boards in the waterSurfer riding a wave during a lessonStudent riding a wave during a surf lesson at Spot XSurf lesson group lined up with softboards on the beachBeginners practising their pop-up on surfboards on the beach during a surf lesson

What’s included

  • All Equipment Provided For Lessons

  • All Meals Included

  • Beach Activities

  • Surf Lessons

Included

  • 2,3 or 4 people shared dorm or teepee accommodation
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
  • A surf lesson for every night you stay: 3 days, 2 lessons | 4 days, 3 lessons | 5 days, 4 lessons | 6 days, 5 lessons | 7 days, 6 lessons | 8 days, 7 lessons
  • All equipment

NOTE: Your first surf lesson will be the day after you arrive and the day you depart unless you are arriving via the bus before 7:30am. If you require any additional nights accommodation and dinner to work with the bus timetable, these can be added to your booking. Contact [email protected] to extend your stay

Not included

  • Transport to and from the camp – however transport pick up and drop off to Arrawarra bus stop is provided. Please update the reservations team with your pick up spot +61 2 6639 5100
  • Activity packs additional due to weather conditions

What to bring

  • A big appetite
  • Swimsuit and/or boardshorts
  • Beach towel
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Drinks or alcohol – Spot X is a BYO (bring your own) alcohol camp

Itinerary

3–8 days, day by day

  1. A Typical DaySpot X

    Surf Camp

    Breakfast starts about 7am and is available until about 9am.

    Surf lessons start around 7:30am and run for 2-3 hours but may vary depending on group sizes.

    Lunch time is 12pm to 1pm.

    During the afternoon you can participate in a free activity, relax, lay in the sun or watch a movie in our tv room.

    Optional extra activities available for purchase include Surf Rafting, Kayaking or Kangaroo Trek (this is where we visit the local driving range that has a resident population of about 400 wild Kangaroos. Bring the camera as you can get up close and personal).

    6pm is dinner time then leads into our camp fire and night time entertainment.

    There is no bar at Spot X so you can BYO (bring your own) drinks and keep them in our fridges provided. Spot X runs a free shuttle to the bottle shop every evening.

    Please note: To use up all your inclusions on your Surf & Stay package, you are best to leave the camp on your last day at the same time you arrived in on your first day.

    Itinerary is subject to change

    Surfer riding a wave during a lesson

Where you’ll surf

Spot X

Yellow ring: Spot X, Arrawarra. Faded: our other surf camps in Australia.

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What is the food like?

BREAKFAST: Selection of cereals, porridge, toast and fruit.

LUNCH: Wraps and/or bread with deli meats and salads.

DINNER: A different hot meal will be cooked every evening.

*Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available

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How do I get to Spot X?

Transport is not included in these packages, however, getting to Spot X is easy once you know how…

Self-drive: Spot X is located at 46 Arrawarra Beach Road, Arrawarra, NSW, 2456

Greyhound/Premier/ When booking your pass, ask for “Spot X – Arrawarra” and we’ll meet you at the bus stop and provide a free transfer to Spot X. Please reconfirm bus arrival time with Mojosurf 48 hours prior to arrival

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What time are lessons?

You get a surf lesson for every night you stay. Lessons start around 7:30am and run for 2 to 3 hours, depending on group size. Your first one is the morning after you arrive, or the same morning if your bus gets in before 7:30am.

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Can I drink at camp?

There’s no bar at Spot X, but it’s a BYO (bring your own) camp: bring your drinks and keep them in the fridges provided. Spot X runs a free shuttle to the bottle shop every evening.

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What our surfers say

Surf and Stay Spot X reviews

5.014 guest reviews, average 5.0 out of 5

Includes reviews of our other trips from the same spots. Each card names its trip.

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

    Ronnie G. · · Sydney to Byron Surf Trip: 6 Day 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. · · Sydney to Byron Surf Trip: 6 Day Great Aussie Adventure

  • The surf academy camp was awesome, we learnt loads and had a blast. All depends on your commitment, but regardless of progression, you're going to have fun for sure.
    Yeeeeww!!!

    William · · 1 Month Surf Academy Australia

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  • 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!

    Patrick · · 1 Month Surf Academy Australia

  • Legendary amazing epic surfing experience.
    I did this course after completed 7 days surf&stay which is my first time surfing adventure.
    I progressed from very beginner to confident surfer.
    After that, surfing lifestyle continue, I bought some surfboards size range from 9ft to 7ft using for my own daily surfing…
    keeping surfing till the end, and see what happens, take action depends on the situations, this is how we yeeeewww!

    Tiantian H. · · 3 Month Surf Instructor Course Australia

  • Came here while travelling with my friend Hanna! I had surfed a few times before but after the academy i feel like i progressed a lot. I really liked the surflessons each morning because theres no one else in the water and the conditions are always the best then. The instructors talk about the conditions and then there is some theory about the ocean or manoeuvres that you focus on that day. Everything together makes you feel more comfortable in the water and improved my surfing a lot. I loved the people in academy, it felt like a little family! One day I will come back:)

    Tabea P. · · 1 Month Surf Academy Australia

  • Stayed for a month, came with a friend! This was my favourite month in Australia! Really cool people in academy and overall in the camp as well! The surfing is great, really enjoyed the lessons every morning, always went surfing with most of the academy people in the afternoon and weekends as well! At night you can just hang out around the campfire or do the activities! I progressed my surfing a lot in 1 month and I made great friends for life!

    Hanna H. · · 1 Month Surf Academy Australia

  • Great instructors, a lot of good tips and individual attention whenever you need it. Stayed in our own academy house with a big group of people, good times! Parties every week, really liked the open mic nights as well. Will be back for sure!

    Tom H. · · 1 Month Surf Academy Australia

  • I did the 1 month academy and I loved it! The academy group really feels like a little family. I improved my surfing a lot, you have your academy lessons every day of the week when the conditions are the best. There is also surf theory classes and fitness 2 times a week. On friday they show the videos that have been taken and you analyse your surfing with the whole group, which is super useful! Theres also always nice and funny pictures so the video analysis is always one of the favourite parts of the week. I really came here to improve my surfing but next to the surfing the vibes are so good! The camp was my favourite part of travelling in australia so I extended for 2 weeks before going home. I probably will come back soon again!!!

    Marie D. · · 1 Month Surf Academy Australia

  • I did 1 month of the academy cadet program and I absolutely loved it! I ended up staying another two months just because of the surf, the place and how the people made me feel. I worked in the photo team which allowed me to spend a lot of time on the beach. The people in photo team and the staff at Spot X in general are always very open and welcoming and till this day they are some of my very best friends. I am definitely coming back later this year so I can improve my surfing even further. I would recommend everybody who loves to surf and meet new people to go to Spot X for at least a month of academy, because you'll have the time of your life!

    Kirstine F. · · 1 Month Surf Academy Australia

  • I did the 2-month program and I didn't want to leave. I really improved my surfing and that made me love it more. the academy group feels like a little family and the vibe is really laid back. I made some really good friends and I definitely will be back.

    Jet B. · · 2 Month Surf Academy Australia

  • I had the best time here doing the three months academy program. The instructors were really nice and always helpful. I lived with amazing people and made some friends for life. The food was delicious and every night there was something different. The instructor lessons were a lot of fun and the instructors really helped me with how to be a good instructor and gave a lot of tips especially outside of the instructor lessons (e.g. during lessons or free surf). If I struggled with something, I could always talk to them at anytime and they gave me great advice.
    The fitness program was a good preparation for the qualifications and also to get in shape. I really enjoyed the yoga classes.
    I would recommend this place to anybody who wants to learn how to surf, be an instructor or just enjoy life.
    Yeeew ?

    Rosalie R. · · 3 Month Surf Instructor Course Australia

  • I stayed for 5 days Surf & stay! I started travelling in Australia and wanted to visit a friend that works in Spot X! Everything was organised really well, from the bus that dropped us of at camp to all the meals and accomodation. I never surfed before and even though I’m not that good at it, I loved my week at spot x because of all the great people that make you feel like your part of the family. Besides the surfing there are also other activities, I would definitely reccomend the ocean rafting!

    Tjitske O. · · Surf and Stay Spot X

  • Having never surfed before, I started my 1 month academy in november. I arrived by myself and felt at home straight away. Staying in the academy house with the other academy students for me meant a lot of surfs as often and whenever I wanted, a lot of fun nights and new friends for life! The food was great and staff is super friendly and enthusiastic. The surfinstructors really look at what you’re doing and help you improve wave after wave.
    Overall, great vibes and a good time, so I decided to come back for 2 more months!

    Pleuni B. · · 1 Month Surf Academy Australia

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