Gold Coast Itinerary
Nature and the weather can be unpredictable, so your flexibility is important. This itinerary provides an example of the types of swims we would complete, the itinerary will be based on the weather conditions and your ability. Transfers from Ljubljana airport are included in your trip price to ensure we can make the most of this short break.
Arrival
Arrive anytime today and check into your room at the Sheraton. The trip officially begins at 5pm when you will meet your fellow guests and leaders at the safety briefing, and acclimatisation swim – which will include a surf swim and surf safety session. We will then go for a drink before we take you out for dinner to the local surf lifesaving club.
Coastal and reef swimming
After breakfast we have the first of our two swims today, starting out from right outside our hotel – down and back along the coast or a walk and swim back depending on the sweep and conditions of the morning. Today we can take our time and allow you to acclimatise to the local ocean conditions and get to know your fellow swimmers. After lunch, we will continue round the coastline for more swimming in the beach areas the Gold Coast is famous for and will head out for a stunning reef swim.
Taking in the marine life
An early start for breakfast as we join one of the local ocean swim groups for their morning 2km swim, followed by a nice beachside coffee with new friends. We enjoy meeting some locals who are third (and even fourth generation!) local surf lifesaving families. Our two swims today take us over some reefs giving us access to a hive of activity and if we are lucky – rays, exotic fish, sharks (non aggressive), turtles and more. As the sun sets, we will wander along Surfers Paradise beach, watching the lights come on – a great contrast of modern life and natural beauty.
Ocean swims and wildlife adventures
Today we will head to the stunning Burleigh Heads area for the day to enjoy a range of ocean swims, surf swims and creek wildlife safari adventure swims. Expect wonderful views, forests, and white sandy beaches amidst the vibe and atmosphere of Burleigh town. Picnic lunches and well-deserved ice creams await us in this new and growing part of the Gold Coast.
Headed to Currumbin for lagoon swims
Today, a dawn ocean and coastal adventure swim before breakfast on the beach whilst we watch the surfers enjoy their morning breaks at Surfers Paradise, or nearby Narrowneck if the conditions are more suitable. After breakfast, we head to Currumbin area and read the conditions for some ocean and lagoon swims that allow us to take in all the area has to offer and test our growing fitness and surf skills. Over lunch, enjoy some down time – or grab a surf board and have a go with a range breaks to suit your skill level. More swimming is possible here – flat water or surf – an ideal area to try out some of your guides’ coaching advice.
Circumnavigation of Cook Island
Today as we head to Cook Island Marine and Nature Reserve for a circumnavigation of this sanctuary, with more wildlife to see than we can list! In addition to the swimming today, there will be time to snorkel too – you won’t want to miss some of the best snorkelling on the Eastern Australian coastline as we look for all types of marine life – big and small – before and after our swim in this area. After a delicious lunch, we will head off to a stunning beach for a gentle coastal ‘drift’ swim.
Sunrise swim & goodbyes
On the last day, join us for a sunrise swim before breakfast and departures.