Explore at your pace
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With this super combo, go surfing on one of Australia's most beautiful beaches with a 2-hour lesson and explore Sydney at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off tour.
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Acquire the skill of surfing with a 2-hour lesson from a certified instructor at the world-famous Bondi Beach, just a short hop from central Sydney.
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Enjoy personalized instruction in groups of 5 or fewer; learn vital safety measures, surfing techniques and build your confidence on the board
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Explore Sydney at your own pace as you hop on and off unlimited times with options to choose between Discover, Essential, and Explore packages.
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Get access to over 20 stops dotted around the city and upgrade your ticket to get additional access to a 90-min Fantasea Harbour Hopper cruise with an Explore package.
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Fun fact: Bondi Beach is home to the world's first Surf Life Saving Club, established in 1907, making it a popular site for surf enthusiasts worldwide.
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2-hour Surf Lesson
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2-hour surf lessons at Bondi beach
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Personal instructor
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Small group of 5
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Soft surfboard
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Warm wetsuits
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UV rash vest
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Zinc-based sunscreen
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Shower facilities
24/48-Hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour of Sydney
Discover Pass: 24-Hour
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24-hour unlimited HOHO pass
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Pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages
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Free Wi-Fi
Essential Pass: 48-Hour
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48-hour unlimited HOHO pass
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Pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages
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Free Wi-Fi
Explore Pass: 48-Hour
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90-min Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise
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48-hour unlimited HOHO pass
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Pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages
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Free Wi-Fi
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Lucy
Oct 2025Verified booking4/5
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Oct 2025Verified booking3/5Veronica
Aug 2025Verified booking5/5
Rositah
Aug 2025Verified booking5/5
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Surf lessons at Bondi Beach
Learn to surf at the iconic Bondi Beach, one of the top surfing destinations in the world. This 2-hour surf lesson is perfect for beginners wanting to experience the thrill of riding a wave. With groups of 5 or fewer, you'll get considerable attention from your qualified local or international instructor. The session includes essential gear such as soft surfboards, warm wetsuits, UV rash vests, and zinc-based sunscreen. Facilities for changing and outdoor showers, along with security for personal belongings, are also provided.
Routes & Schedule for Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Red Route
The Red Route allows you to travel to many of Sydney’s most sought-after tourist hotspots at your own pace with a pre-recorded audio commentary available in 8 languages.
Schedule
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First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
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Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
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Frequency: Approx. every 30 to 45 mins
Blue Route
On the Blue Route, the Australian Museum is a must-see for history buffs, with its extensive collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artifacts, as well as displays of natural history and Australian culture.
Schedule
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First bus: 9:30am from stop #24 (Central Station)
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Last bus: 3:15pm from stop #24 (Central Station)
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Frequency: Approx every 5 to 20 mins
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise
The Explore Pass gives you access to an additional 90-mins Fantasea Harbour Hopper cruise that takes you to iconic sights such as the Barangaroo and the Sydney Opera House.
Schedule
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First cruise:
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8:50am from Darling Harbour (Aquarium Wharf)
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9:10am from Circular Quay (Wharf 6)
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Last cruise:
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3:05pm from Darling Harbour (Aquarium Wharf)
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3:25pm from Circular Quay (Wharf 6)
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Frequency: Approx every 40 mins
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What's not allowed
2-hour Surf Lesson
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This lesson is restricted for pregnant women and for children under the age of 12.
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Intoxicated persons won't be allowed to do this lesson.
Additional information
2-hour Surf Lesson
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Tides and surf conditions change daily. To ensure the best possible conditions, your lesson could take place any time between 6:30am and 5:30pm.
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If you've booked the day before your experience, please note your lesson could be early in the morning.
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You'll also receive an email confirming the exact time of your lesson.
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The local partner will do their best to accommodate you for your preferred slot time but you may be contacted with an alternative lesson time.
24/48-Hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour of Sydney
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Note: This tour runs through attractions that may have unannounced closures or special events causing delays
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The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese and Japanese languages.
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The Fantasea Harbour Hopper cruise operates from Wednesday to Sunday only.
Accessibility
24/48-Hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour of Sydney
- Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, Complimentary Audio Headsets.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at each redemption point.
Ticket Redemption Points
2-Hour Surf Lesson at Bondi Beach
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Show your ticket at Lets Go Surfing.
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Address: 128 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
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No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.
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You will have to check-in online before you arrive. Check your mobile voucher for specific instructions.
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Redeem your ticket at either of the bus stops on the red or blue routes.
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