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Mojo Surf Australia Byron Bay Surf & Stay (7D/6N)

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A 7 day, 6 night surf and stay package in Byron Bay, with six surf lessons and a bell tent at the Mojo Teepee Village inside The Arts Factory Lodge.

Days

7 days, 6 nights

Age

Adults only

Start / finish

Byron Bay / Byron Bay

Return

See itinerary for details

Tour style

Stay in Byron Bay at your own pace, with six surf lessons and pick-up for each lesson

Accommodation

Teepee-style bell tent at the Mojo Teepee Village, The Arts Factory Lodge

Transport

Pick-up from camp for each surf lesson

Meals

No meals are listed as included

Route

Map of Mojo Surf Australia Byron Bay Surf & Stay (7D/6N)

Included experiences

Byron Bay — six surf lessons
The Arts Factory Lodge — Mojo Teepee Village
Byron Bay — beaches, shops and cafes
Byron Bay — bars and clubs at night

Mojo Surf Australia Byron Bay Surf & Stay (7D/6N)

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Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN BYRON BAY

Make your own way to Byron Bay and check in at the Mojo camp in the Arts Factory Lodge, a hostel on subtropical acreage about ten minutes' walk from the town centre. James Cook named the cape here in 1770 after John Byron, a navigator and the grandfather of the poet, and the town took its name from it. Drop your bag, find the pool and the hammocks, and the crew will tell you the time of tomorrow's lesson. If you arrive before 7.30am, you can join that morning's lesson instead. Spend the evening around camp or wander into town for dinner.

Overnight: Byron Bay (Mojo camp, Arts Factory Lodge)

DAY 2: YOUR FIRST SURF LESSON

The bus collects you from camp, usually in the morning, and heads south to whichever beach between Lennox Head and Ballina has the best learning waves that day. Lennox Head is famous for its long right-hand point break, but your lesson is on gentler beach breaks such as Seven Mile Beach, which runs north from Lennox towards Broken Head. You're fitted with a soft foam board, rash vest and a wetsuit if needed, then warm up and practise standing up on the sand before heading into the water, with one coach for every eight surfers. Including the drive, the session takes three to four hours, with the rest of the day still ahead of you.

Overnight: Byron Bay (Mojo camp, Arts Factory Lodge)

DAY 3: FLAT ROCK AND THE LIGHTHOUSE

Another morning in the water, perhaps at Flat Rock near Ballina, named for the broad rock shelf whose pools fill with crabs and sea stars at low tide, or at nearby Sharpes Beach. The afternoon is yours. Walk the 3.7 km loop to Cape Byron Lighthouse, finished in 1901 and still one of the most powerful lights in Australia. Just below it is the most easterly point of mainland Australia, the first place on the continent to see the sun rise. From May to November humpback whales pass close to the cape, and dolphins ride the waves off the point all year, so it is worth timing the walk for sunset.

Overnight: Byron Bay (Mojo camp, Arts Factory Lodge)

DAY 4: THE PASS, WATEGOS AND JULIAN ROCKS

Each lesson follows the same routine of warm-up, beach lesson and time in the water, so by now you know the drill and can spend your energy on the waves. Back in town, wander to The Pass under the cape, where Byron's experienced surfers ride long right-handers, then round the corner to Wategos Beach, one of the few north-facing beaches on the east coast and sheltered for a swim. Offshore, Julian Rocks sits in the Cape Byron Marine Park, with grey nurse sharks gathering in winter and leopard sharks in summer. Dive and snorkel trips run out there from town for an extra cost.

Overnight: Byron Bay (Mojo camp, Arts Factory Lodge)

DAY 5: TALLOW BEACH AND ARAKWAL

Surf in the morning, then slow the pace in the afternoon. Byron's Bundjalung name is Cavvanbah, meaning "meeting place", and the Arakwal people are its Traditional Owners. South of the cape, Tallow Beach runs along Arakwal National Park, created in 2001 in partnership with the Arakwal people, a long empty stretch of sand backed by banksia and coastal heath. In town, the main street has its cafés and surf shops, and Main Beach, right in front of the town centre, is the place to watch the evening crowd gather as the sun goes down.

Overnight: Byron Bay (Mojo camp, Arts Factory Lodge)

DAY 6: SURF, THEN BYRON AFTER DARK

Your fifth lesson, and the routine of the bus, the warm-up and the paddle out now feels like home. Save some energy for the evening. Byron Bay is a town of live music, with bands and DJs in its pubs and bars, and the lodge bar sells drinks on some nights too. If you'd rather keep it quiet, the camp's hammocks, the pool and the volleyball court are all a few steps from your bed, and the community kitchen is the place to cook and swap stories with the rest of the group.

Overnight: Byron Bay (Mojo camp, Arts Factory Lodge)

DAY 7: LAST LESSON AND HOME

Your final lesson runs on the morning you leave, so pack your bag before pick-up. One more drive south to whichever beach between Lennox Head and Ballina has the best waves, one more warm-up on the sand, and one more session in the water to show your coach how far you've come. Back at camp after the lesson, rinse off the salt and say your goodbyes. If your bus or flight leaves later, extra nights at the camp can be added when you book, so you don't have to rush away from Byron Bay, which has been a magnet for surfers since the 1960s.

Good to know

Meeting point: Mojo Teepee Village at The Arts Factory Lodge, Byron Bay.
Suits: Adults only. All surfing levels, from beginners up.
Accommodation note: Teepee-style bell tents at the Mojo Surf camp within The Arts Factory Lodge.

What is included

6 nights in a teepee-style bell tent
Six surf lessons, one each morning after a night at camp
Surf equipment during the surf lessons

Not included

Meals — breakfast is not included
Board or bike hire outside the lessons

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Do I need travel insurance?

Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.

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What immunisations do I need?

For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.

Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

Will I be able to use my mobile whilst on tour?

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How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

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Private tours and families

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Booking the trip

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If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

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Cost and Fees

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If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

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Whilst on tour

Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?

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Where do I meet the tour?

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