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Surf Getaways announces partnership with distributors of the film Girls Cant Surf.

Today Surf Getaways is excited to announce its national partnership with Madman Films to bring you the untold story of how a band of...

Top 5 things to consider when travelling in a COVID world

While we all know the world has changed dramatically in the last year, we still seem to have a keen interest in travelling again as soon...

Meet our Operations Manager Jane Collins

Where are you from? Christchurch New Zealand. I’ve been in Australia since 1996. What do you do when you’re not in the water? I have...

What to consider when purchasing your first surfboard

The right surfboard is crucial to ensuring you safely enjoy your surfing, whilst continuing to progress.

Interview with Serena Adams - Surf Getaways Director of Coaching.

Serena Adams, Surf Getaways Director of Coaching and Learn to Surf talks about how she started surfing and provides some tips on what’s...

Interview With Nigel McBride Of Wave Chaser

Interview with Wave Chaser Founder and MD Nigel McBride, a big SG supporter and our technology and learner surfboard provider. Nigel...

Surf Getaways and Sustainable Surfing

Our Surf Getaways founders have travelled the world extensively during their surfing and coaching careers and have experienced first hand...

Vanuatu

Location, location location… Vanuatu is our new favourite destination for women who want to learn to surf. The scenery is also a land...

Surf Travel Tips from our partner at Flight Centre

We interviewed our Group Travel Partner, Nina Du Preez, at Flight Centre for her industry travel tips. Surf Getaways has partnered with...

Which boards to ‘try before you buy’ – with our partner Awayco

Meet our new Surf Travel partner: Awayco Awayco is the world’s leading provider of surfboards for rent. Partnering with Awayco means we...

How to become a stronger paddler

Paddling exercises A majority of our time surfing is spent paddling. By being an efficient paddler, we are able to catch more waves by...

Fashion Revolution Week – meet our partner: Salt Gypsy

Surfers’ responsibility to keep our oceans clean As surfers, we care about enjoying clean and healthy oceans. We travel the globe in...

Why we still love Bali as surf destination

Variety of breaks – suitable for all levels We believe Bali continues to be one of the best places, close to Australia, to practice your...

Packing for a surf trip

Your surf trip is booked and the departure date is coming (like our Bali Ladies Surf Getaway trip end April!). What do you pack for your...

International Women’s Day: how surfing inspires & empowers women

On International Women’s Day, we wanted to remind every one of you gals out there, why surfing is in our opinion, one of the best...

International Women’s Day Surf Event – Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay

Balance for better – this year’s IWD theme was perfectly suited to our International Women’s Day Surf at Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay. Over...

Top 5 things to consider when travelling solo

The more you travel as a single female traveller, the broader your view of the world becomes and as a result the more confidence you...

Bad habits to overcome to take your surfing to the next level

When improving your surfing and moving from beginner to intermediate surfer, the hardest part is often to let go of bad habits you picked...

Andi’s surf journey since learning to surf with us in Byron Bay

We have many amazing women joining our trips, and there are always a few that stand out and who’s story is an inspiration to us all: to...

What does Plastic Free July mean for surfers?

A lot, hopefully! As surfers, we love spending time in nature, enjoy pristine beaches, and getting away from civilisation. Finding those...

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