SURF LESSONS
Learn to surf at some of Australia's most iconic beaches along the Great Ocean Road.
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​Our surf lessons have been designed to progress your surfing skills, ocean awareness, fitness, and confidence in the water, with instructors who will give you detailed attention and make sure you're having an epic time (because we all know the best surfer out there is the one having the most fun)!​
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If you want to read more about our H.H Surf Method, check it out here.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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Surf lessons with a qualified & experienced surf instructor. These lessons is where we will dive into practical surfing skills, ocean awareness, mindset tools, and so much more.
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We'll provide you with a wetsuit, surfboard, and sunscreen for all lessons (you are welcome to use your own if you would prefer to).
LOCATION
We want to make sure you get the most from your sessions, so we choose the beach with the best conditions on the day. We have permits to operate at several beaches along the Great Ocean Road, so lessons may be held anywhere between Torquay and Urquharts Bluff.
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what to expect
The evening before your lesson we will let you know what time and where we will be surfing the next day. We will meet you at your tent and we will take you to where we're heading for our lesson.
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Our surf lessons take place first thing in the mornings to ensure we try get the best conditions.
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You have the rest of the day to yourselves to surf as much as you like, where you will have access to a board and wetsuit throughout your entire stay.
WHAT EXPERIENCE DO we CATER FOR?
Our surf lessons cater for everyone, whether you’ve never surfed before, wanting to progress out of the white wash or looking to push yourself in bigger waves and master your turns and maneuvers.
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Upon booking we will reach out and get some more information from you including what surf experience you have, what you’re wanting to get out of your lessons and any goals you may have.
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Check out different goals that we can help you with during your time here at camp!
complete beginner
if you're a complete beginner and have never tried surfing before, we've got you covered.
We'll be going through all the basics of ocean safety, paddling and standing on your board, and learning to read the waves. Our goal by the end of your stay will be to have you standing and starting to turn on your board, and maybe even starting to try for unbroken waves.
BEGINNER
paddle out
Have you had a couple of lessons before or visited a surf camp and mastered the white wash? If you're looking to learn how to take your surfing to the next left and are ready to learn how to paddle out into the unbroken waves, we will teach you all the techniques on how to get you there.
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By the end if your stay we'll have you catching small unbroken waves and feeling confident with your feet off the ground.
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INTERMEDIATE
nurture
If you can paddle out the back but who still feel a little nervous or overwhelmed in unbroken waves, we can focus on on building confidence, nurturing the nervous system, and creating a positive experience in 1-2ft waves. By the end of your stay, our aim is to have you feeling calm, comfortable, and excited about surfing out the back.
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INTERMEDIATE
push
For surfers who are confident in small unbroken waves (1-2ft) and ready to progress to surfing bigger waves and refine your technique, we'll focus on positioning, wave selection, start tackling slightly bigger or steeper wave faces with confidence, and start moving towards more advanced manoeuvres.
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THE HONU HONI
DIFFERENCE
Owner Operated
Be face-to-face with our owner every day and know that you are part of our family, not just another client.
Location
Located in Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road, we are surrounded by iconic surf beaches and only 1.5 hours from Melbourne.
All Equipment Supplied
We provide boards and wetsuits
for all your lessons.
Fully Qualified Instructors
All of our Surf Instructors are fully certified through Surfing Australia.
Surf Different Breaks
​We choose the best beach on the day to make sure we have optimal learning conditions.
Eco Friendly
We are nature lovers at heart. We do everything we can to minimise our impact on the environment and embrace sustainable practices.
Just left Honi Honi after a 2-day getaway that exceeded all expectations!
Becks, Ian, and Heidi all made me feel so welcome - almost more like a friend visiting than a paying guest. The glamping tent was very cute and much easier to stay warm in at night than I’d feared. Also fully stocked with local breakfast products (only a few things shown in the picture - I love a good breakfast and I wasn’t disappointed!). The rest of the meals were home-cooked and delicious. I am not usually vegan, but I didn’t feel like anything was missing, and I’ve even got a few of the recipes so I can (attempt to) recreate the dishes at home. The afternoon yoga lesson took place on a mossy spot next to a babbling brook… just perfect for those achy surf muscles. This was combined with an afternoon adventure to Lake Elizabeth, a tranquil place I’d never have found on my own. And yes, of course the surfing. A-ma-zing. Becks took great care picking the best spot for my skill level, and she is such a calm and positive teacher. There was a great balance between theory, “training exercises” such as paddling and rolling, and just surfing to have fun. I feel like I improved heaps in just those two days. So, in short: this is some of the best money I’ve ever spent on myself. For anyone considering Honu Honi - do yourself a favour and get that trip booked.
about honu honi
We’re here for the seekers. The dreamers.
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The ones who want to lay under the stars, spend their days getting tumbled by waves, and who wake up to chase the sunrises. The ones who know this experience can be equal parts the most fun/liberating/healing without ever needing to take themselves too seriously.
We believe that surfing is an escape to tune out the noise and tune in with what really matters, and we encourage you to seek that connection during your stay. We're here for our soul fam.