Salty Safaris Pacific Palms Surf Retreat - Dorm Room (Single)

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Three days and two nights of surf coaching at Pacific Palms on the NSW mid north coast, staying in a timber house on 11 acres of bush at Whoota with views to the ocean and the lake. Four coached surfs with video review, two ice baths, breathwork, surf skate, most meals and the return trip from Sydney are covered, for a group of no more than 12.

Days

3 days, 2 nights

Group size

Max 12

Start / finish

Bondi Junction / Pacific Palms / Bondi Junction
Sydney, evening of day three

Return

Sydney, evening of day three

Accommodation

Shared timber house on 11 acres at Whoota, Pacific Palms (dorm bed, twin share room or private room)

Transport

Return transport from Bondi Junction

Meals

2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

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Included experiences

Pacific Palms — four coached surf sessions on uncrowded breaks
Video analysis — review your waves with the coaches and keep the footage
Ice baths — two guided cold-water sessions
Breathwork — a guided session on breathing for focus and calm
Surf skate — practise turns and technique on land
Local pub — an evening out with the group

Salty Safaris Pacific Palms Surf Retreat - Dorm Room (Single)

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DAY 1: SYDNEY TO PACIFIC PALMS

The group meets at Bondi Junction for a late-afternoon departure, around 5pm, and drives about three hours north to Pacific Palms on the mid north coast. It is a string of quiet beach villages between the Pacific and Wallis Lake, one of the biggest oyster-growing estuaries in New South Wales. Home for the retreat is a big timber house on 11 acres of bush at Whoota, backing onto the national park, with views to the ocean and the lake. You settle into your room, whether you've booked a dorm bed, a twin share or a private room, and sit down to a group dinner to meet the crew of no more than 12.

Overnight: Whoota, Pacific Palms (shared timber house)

DAY 2: TWO SURFS, AN ICE BATH AND BREATHWORK

After breakfast it's down to the beach for the first of two coached surf sessions. Pacific Palms has clear water, low crowds and mellow breaks with an easy paddle out, and much of the coast here sits inside Booti Booti National Park, which protects the strip of land between Wallis Lake and the sea. The coaches film your waves so their feedback is specific to you. Between surfs there's a surf skate session to practise turns on land, a guided breathwork session and your first ice bath. Lunch is provided, and in the evening the group heads to the local pub.

Overnight: Whoota, Pacific Palms (shared timber house)

DAY 3: FINAL SURFS AND BACK TO SYDNEY

Breakfast, then two more coached surf sessions to put the feedback into practice, and the second ice bath to finish off sore shoulders. Later the group sits down with the coaches for a video review, going through your footage wave by wave, and the video is yours to keep. After lunch you pack up and leave in the early afternoon, arriving back in Sydney in the evening, a little browner and surfing better than when you left.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Bondi Junction, Sydney.
Departure time: Around 5pm on day one. Trips run about once a month; your dates are confirmed when you book.
Finishes: Back in Sydney on the evening of day three.
Suits: Surfers of every level, from beginners to advanced; coaching is matched to where you are.
Accommodation note: The house has a master suite with its own ensuite, two queen rooms and a bunk room upstairs, and a dorm with four sets of bunks downstairs; five bedrooms and two bathrooms in all. Choose a bed in the downstairs dorm, the social hub of the house with a big TV for video review nights, a bed in a twin share room, or a private room.
Please note: Places are limited to 12 per trip.

What is included

2 nights' accommodation in a shared house at Whoota, Pacific Palms (dorm bed, twin share room or private room)
2 breakfasts and 2 lunches
Group dinner on the first night
4 surf coaching sessions
Video analysis, with footage to keep
2 guided ice bath sessions
1 breathwork session
1 surf skate session
Pub visit on the second evening
Return transport from Bondi Junction

Not included

Dinner and drinks on the second night are not listed as included

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

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.

Do I need travel insurance?

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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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Who travels with us

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Plenty of travellers book these tours on their own. Solo travellers are very much welcomed and encouraged. During your outback adventure you'll meet new and interesting people and forge relationships that last a lifetime.Solo travellers will usually share a room with a travelling companion of the same sex, but even if you do get your own room you won't be charged extra. On camping tours there are generally enough tents available that you can have your own if you choose to.For more information please contact us directly.

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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What does Paid Locally mean?

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Whilst on tour

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

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