about us

Surfaris invented the remote area LEARN TO SURF format and have been running since 1994, years before anyone else. We run every week of every year. We will take you on a surf seeking pilgrimage between Sydney and Byron Bay. The route follows that blazed by the Sydney surfers in the early 60's following the introduction of the Malibu surfboard into Australia and is the same route followed by Sydney surfers today.

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Surfaris has established a Surf Camp near the Surf Town of Crescent Heads, on the most remote section of coastline in N.S.W. We surf the best conditions within a 25klms radius North or South as well as straight out in front. We hold all National Park licenses to enable us to do that.

You will see a variety of wildlife including Dolphins, Roo's, Wallabies, Eagles, Hawks and other animal, bird and aquatic life;

The locations we select offer easy access to safe surf conditions and our guides are expert surfers who have an intimate knowledge of the coast and can place you in the best conditions according to your abilities. Most of our customers are beginners or close there to but many experienced surfers also take our trips.

  The Crew:

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 Lester Brien: Likes to refer to himself as pre – balsa. He was a founding member of the Australian Surfing Association and N.S.W. representative of that body through it’s inaugural decade of the 60’s. He was a finalist in many State & Australian surfing titles over the same period. He settled in the Byron region in the early 70’s & knows the stretch of coast between Sydney & Byron Bay like the back of his hand. He invented the remote area “ Learn to Surf “ format and founded Surfaris in 1994. These days Lester is the guy that you are likely to talk to on the phone when booking.
 John Plenkovitch: A North Coast surfer “ Plenko “ linked up with Surfaris in the 2000 season. He holds S.L.S.A. gold & Surfing Australia accreditation & is a widely traveled and respected surfer. Big, open & friendly, he has been a big hit with the travelers.
 Ross Kessler: A former Gold Coast surfer Ross linked up with Surfaris in the 2004 season. Ross plays acoustic guitar & has led or been a member of a number of bands. He likes to keep his hand in around the camp fires at night. Ross holds Surfing Australia & Dept. of Transport Public Passenger accreditation & is a driver / surf coach / cheif cook & bottle washer on Surfaris.
   
 

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