A FUN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
See & hear about surfing culturePrograms linked with Year 3 History curriculum
Touch and feel some rare and unusual surf boards and artefacts, including a motorised surfboard
Value add to your excursion while youโre still in Currumbin with a surf lesson at our local World Surfing Reserve listed surf break , Climb Elephant rock for spectacular views up and down the Gold Coast, Enjoy a beach walk or a visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Honeyworld.
EXCURSION ESSENTIALS
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Schedule
Programs are conducted Monday to Friday between the hours of 10am and 3pm.
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Prices
$5 per student. A minimum charge for 10 students applies for facilitated programs. One accompanying adult is free of charge with every 10 paying students. Additional adults are charged $10 each. No charge applies for adults accompanying student/s with special needs. There is a maximum number of 30 students per session. -
Parking
There is plenty of bus and car parking available in the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary car park adjacent to Surf World. -
How to Book
To book phone (07) 5525 6380 or email
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Requisites
We need to know name and contact details of teacher arranging excursion, number and school year of students and potential dates and times.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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We find that students who are well prepared for a visit are more likely to gain from the Surf World experience. Whatever the purpose of your visit, students will benefit from being informed about what to expect during their visit to Surf World. We aim to make every visit to Surf World an amazing, fun and educational surfing and beach culture experience
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We ask that all groups arrive no later than 10 minutes before their tour so that all formal details can be arranged and confirmed
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We can provide booklets for younger students. We ask that students bring their own writing utensils
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Surf World does not have any designated indoor eating spaces. It is the responsibility of the teacher to determine appropriate eating times for students. Toilets are located on the same floor as the exhibition
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If your group has any special requirements please discuss these with Surf World staff prior to arrival.
SURFBOARD TIMELINE
- Mal Sutherland signing copies of "Surfing the 60's" book available at Surfworld.
Great range of books to select from so pop in or drop us msg
Surf World Gold Coast is at Surf World Gold Coast. - Surf World Gold Coast Museum A.G.M.
Attention all members of the Surf World Gold Coast Museum your attendance is requested at our AGM on Wednesday the 7th October at 3.00pm. at the Museum, 35 Tomewin St Currumbin. Due to technical Read More -
- Photos from Surf World Gold Coast's post This Fathers Day grab Dad (or Dad tell the kids) and visit the Surf World Gold Coast Museum. All families will be HALF PRICE. Plus we have a huge range of gifts for Dad like surf books, DVD's, wax, leg Read More
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- Photos from Surf World Gold Coast's post The legends keep coming from our Surf World Museum. This time featuring: Mark "MR" Richards.
Mark was born in 1957 and grew up in Newcastle NSW and learnt to surf at Blacksmiths Beach just south of Newcastle. He got his Read More - Photos from Surf World Gold Coast's post They might have the Monday blues today but yesterday the locals at Cabarita shared a few smiles...๐
- Photos from Surf World Gold Coast's post Another legend from our displays at the Surf World Museum featuring
Wayne 'Rabbit Bartholomew.
Rabbit was born in Tweed Heads in 1954 and started surfing at age 12. His natural talent and uncanny ability saw him enter the world pro Read More - Huge congrats to Mick Fanning and Breeana on the birth of their son Xander this morning from all the crew at Surf World
- Photos from Surf World Gold Coast's post Showcasing another legend from our museum.
Today : Mark "Occy" Occhilupo.
Born in Kurnell NSW, Mark's career reads like a movie script. He started surfing at age 9, and joined the World Tour when he was just 17.
He had Read More - This should be epic make sure you check out Rivals this Saturday 12 noon Channel 9
- Big Surf Tim Bonython discusses big wave surfing and Shipstern Bluff. Great vid from Channel 9 Today show.
- Photos from Surf World Gold Coast's post Surf legends from our displays at Surf World museum.
This week: Michael "MP" Peterson. 1952 - 2012
The legend of MP was born inside the barrel at Kirra. MP lived in various places growing up but settled in Coolangatta when Read More - Photos from Surf World Gold Coast's post There's been a huge amount of defining moments in the history of surfing. Surf World is looking at the most significant events over the years. Starting with the 60's where it really all began.
- Photos from Surf World Gold Coast's post Showcasing another legend from our displays.
Today: Steph Gilmore.
Steph was born in Murwillumbah NSW and started surfing when she was 11. Steph is a 7 times world champion (equalling Layne Beachley's record). She won her first world title in Read More
- Mal Sutherland signing copies of "Surfing the 60's" book available at Surfworld.
Great range of books to select from so pop in or drop us msg - In memory of Wayne Deane ๐๐ผ Repost :This video tribute was put together by @mud_waters at the request of Terry Fitzgerald and gives you a glimpse of a tiny bit of the talent weโve lost. Do check out Wayneโs son Read More
- There's no place like home #surfer Jay Occhilupo ๐ฅ
@jayocchilupo_
@mister_clips ๐ธ
@billabong @dhdsurf @oakleysurfing @fcs_surf @markocchilupo - Vale Derek Ho ๐๐ผ The first Native Hawaiian World Surfing Champion and
an #icon of #surfing โก๐๐ผ
Rest in Paradise ๐บ๐๐ผ#UncleD
Our thoughts are with the Ho Ohana and Derek's many friends around the world ๐บ๐๐ผ๐บ
#1993WorldChampion#2xpipemaster
#VansTripleCrown
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#firstnativehawaiianworldsurfingchampion#derekho#worldchampion#hawaiian#waterman#hawaii#imageviaJM#surfingroyalty#pipemaster#kingofpipeline Read More - WE'RE BACK ! SurfWorld is very stoked to announce that we are reopening our museum to the public once again ! And we've got
plenty to keep the kids stoked over the holidays too!
....So come down to the beautiful Read More
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