Surfing in Australia

Knee boarding, surf skiing, body boarding, bodysurfing- do these names seem familiar to you? Is riding on the crest of towering waves your passion? Then pack your surfing kit and head towards the beautiful Australia, the surfer's paradise. Surfing in Australia is a major source of recreation. A favorite with most adventure freaks, “the lucky country�, that is dotted with gorgeous beaches, is tailor made for surfing.

Surfing is essentially an aqua sport in which a surfer boards a surfboard as he rides on the majestic waves. Hundreds and thousands of tourists, who want to realize their Old Spice dreams, flock to Australia, to indulge in this exciting sport. Southern, eastern and western seacoasts are popular surfing destinations. Crocodiles and stingers render the northern coast out of bounds for the surfing enthusiasts. The eastern seashore registers huge tourist footfalls between the months of May and August. Burleigh Heads and Kirra, are among the famous tourist hotspots. You can troop to the Great Ocean Road and Bells Beach, located on the southern coast, between April and October. The region around Perth, situated on the western seacoast, is laced with several surfing hotspots. Southwestern seashores also house several surfing addresses, especially the area around the Margaret River, which is of foremost importance. Rottnest Island is another favorite surfing haunt.

Australia is flecked with several surf institutions that train amateur enthusiasts in the difficult art of surfing. ‘Surfing Australia' is one such famed destination that has a lot to offer. With more than seventy schools functioning under its aegis, this celebrated institutions is a favorite with most of the surfers. It also champions the cause of following the safe surfing guidelines.

An index of the popularity of this thrilling sport is evident by the fact that a Hall of Fame has been instituted to preserve the legacy of surfing giants. Another oft-frequented tourist haunt is the well-stacked Surfworld museum. Set up in the year 1993, this must visit hotspot is of immense historical importance.