Where to Ride: the 2 Best Workshops Worldwide

1.Surfers Paradise Jetboating and Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $60 a head Our pick

Start at 30-34 Ferny Ave at 10:45 am for a two-hour guided surf lesson at Surfers Paradise, then enjoy a 55-minute Jetboat Extreme ride on the Gold Coast Broadwater. Boards, life jackets, safety instruction, and lockers are included. Guides such as Hayden and Stevo have earned praise for clear instruction and strong driving.

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2.Surfer’s Paradise: Jetboat Ride and Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $116 a head

You’ll begin with a 55-minute Jet Boat Extreme ride through the Gold Coast Seaway, packed with spins, turns, and spray. Then, five minutes away, an English-speaking instructor leads a two-hour surf lesson covering paddling, standing, and balance. Surfboard, wetsuit, life jacket, and spray jacket are included.

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