Backpacker Specials
Surf lessons on the Gold Coast on a backpacker's budget
Why Get Wet Surf School?
Backpackers on the Gold Coast - Surfers Paradise take note - “Their promise to 'stand up on your first surf lesson or your money back' has stood the test of time over the years. We have not had a single customer in 4 years have there money back due to the enormous patience and skills of the instructors. Get Wet offers the best service and instruction on the Gold Coast simply because they are passionate about their business.”
Renee Ker, Travel Manager,
Surf n Sun Beachside Backpackers.

A group of backpackers having a surf lesson
It’s simple. We have the best coaches, the perfect location, complimentary transport, money back guarantee that you will stand and we take photos of you surfing on the Gold Coast. We can also cater for beginners through to advanced surfers.
But wait there’s more.
We can organise specialised packages for you - don’t see what you want then give us a call on 1800 438 938 (FREEcall from a land line anywhere in Australia)
Backpacker Package Deals
Get Wet and Get Thrills package
You get:
- Surf Lesson,
- Sling Shot ride,
- Vomatron ride,
- Jet Boat ride
Get Wet Recovery Session
Thursday and Sunday, at the crack of noon drag yourselves out of bed after the legendary Gold Coast pub crawl for hang over cure like no other.
You get:
- 12.45 pick up at your accommodation,
- Aussie meat pie and a can of coke,
- 2 hour surf lesson with a money back stand up guarantee.
- Delivered back to your hostel with a clear head ready to start partying all over again
All for just $45pp
Experienced surfer's package
So you can surf, well we can take you on a 3 hour surf to the best location of the day. The Gold Coast has some legendary surf spots, Straddie, Snapper, D Bar and we can take you to the best surf spot of the day.
You get:
- 7am Pick up from your accommodation
- Surf board/ rash vest / wet suit
- Your own local surf guide
- Return to your accommodation
All for just $75pp (tours run 3 mornings a week subject to numbers )
Half-day 1 way tours
Twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays)
Heading south-Depart Surfers Paradise 8am arrive Byron Bay 12 noon
Heading North-Depart Byron Bay 1pm arrives Surfers Paradise 5pm
Catering for:
- Beginner & intermediate surfers - $95pp
- Advanced surfers - $75pp
- with non surfers who just want to see all - $45pp
All equipment and lunch supplied. We can even take of the beautiful beached between Byron and Surfers like Fingal, Cabarita and Kingscliff.
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