Quick answer
There’s no Mojosurf camp in Sydney itself. Our closest camp is Spot X at Arrawarra, about six hours’ drive north. The 6 Day Great Aussie Adventure departs Sydney every Sunday and Wednesday and includes your transfers to and from Spot X, 5 nights shared accommodation, all meals at the camp and 5 surf lessons.
- Closest camp
- Spot X, Arrawarra, NSW
- Sydney departures
- Every Sunday and Wednesday
- Sydney to Woolgoolga
- About 550 km, about 6 hours
- Sydney to Byron Bay
- About 770 km, about 8.5 hours
- Nearest airport, Spot X
- Coffs Harbour, about 25 km
- Nearest airport, Byron
- Ballina Byron Gateway, about 30 min
Our surf camps up the coast from Sydney
Mojosurf’s two Australian surf camps are up the New South Wales coast from Sydney: Spot X sits on the beach at Arrawarra on the Coffs Coast, and our Byron Bay surf camp is at the Arts Factory Lodge, a 10-minute walk from town. This page sets out how guests get there from Sydney, using what each trip includes.
The Sydney to Byron surf trip
The 6 Day Great Aussie Adventure is the trip that starts in Sydney. It runs either north, up the coast, departing from Sydney and ending in Byron Bay or Brisbane, or south, down the coast, departing from Byron Bay or Brisbane and ending in Sydney. You can also book it as a Sydney return. Whichever route you pick, you spend all five nights at our beachfront Spot X surf camp.
Departure days are listed on the trip page, and travel times are a guide only because train and bus timetables change.
The trip includes
- 5 nights shared accommodation at Spot X
- All meals catered for at the camp
- 5 surf lessons, with all equipment provided for lessons
- Transfers between Sydney, Byron Bay or Brisbane and Spot X
How the six days run
The transfer to Spot X.
One surf lesson a day, with campfires, games or an early night in the evenings.
You travel on to Byron Bay or Brisbane, or back to Sydney.
Surf Academy with return transport from Sydney
Every Surf Academy course at Spot X includes return transport.
| Course | Return transport from |
|---|---|
| 14 Day Surf Academy Taster | Sydney, Byron or Brisbane |
| 1 Month Surf Academy | Sydney or Brisbane |
| 2 Month Surf Academy | Sydney, Byron or Brisbane |
| 3 Month Surf Instructor Course Australia | Sydney or Brisbane |
Compare them on our surf gap year in Australia page.
Getting to Spot X on Surf & Stay
By bus
Transport isn’t included in Surf and Stay Spot X. Long-distance coaches stop at Arrawarra, and the Mojosurf team meets you at the Arrawarra bus stop and takes you to the camp. Please reconfirm your bus arrival time with Mojosurf 48 hours before you arrive.
Delays and late arrivals
If your bus or train is delayed or cancelled, call us on +61 2 6639 5100. If you arrive late at night (after 11pm), the camp can’t collect you, so you’ll need your own accommodation that night and can call the next morning.
Driving or flying
Driving? Woolgoolga, about ten minutes south of Arrawarra, is roughly 550 km from Sydney, about six hours’ drive. The camp is beachfront with limited car spots, so let us know before you arrive and we’ll allocate you a spot. Flying? Coffs Harbour Airport is about 25 km south of Arrawarra.
Our Spot X and Arrawarra surf guide has more on the area.
Byron Bay
Heading straight to Byron Bay
Byron Bay Surf and Stay Package is based at the Arts Factory Lodge and includes transport to and from the surf, and our surf lessons in Byron Bay include pick-up and transport to the beach. Byron Bay is roughly 770 km from Sydney by road, about eight and a half hours’ drive, and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is about 30 minutes away. See the Byron Bay surf guide for the breaks and seasons.
Spot X or Byron Bay?
Both camps suit beginners. Read Byron Bay vs Spot X for an honest side-by-side comparison.
Surf camp from Sydney: FAQs
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Ask a surferIs there a Mojosurf surf camp near Sydney?
There’s no Mojosurf camp in Sydney itself. Our closest camp is Spot X at Arrawarra, about six hours’ drive north: Woolgoolga, ten minutes south of the camp, is roughly 550 km from Sydney. The 6 Day Great Aussie Adventure departs Sydney every Sunday and Wednesday and includes your transfers to and from Spot X.
How do I get from Sydney to Spot X?
Join the 6 Day Great Aussie Adventure, or a Surf Academy course, which include return transport from Sydney. Surf & Stay Spot X doesn’t include transport, but the team meets you at the Arrawarra bus stop.
Can I drive to Spot X?
Yes. The camp is beachfront with limited car spots, so let the team know before you arrive so they can allocate you a spot.
What if my bus is late?
If your bus or train is delayed or cancelled, call +61 2 6639 5100. The camp can’t collect guests who arrive after 11pm, so book your own accommodation for that night.
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