Top Australia & the Pacific Classes & Workshops

Getting to paradise takes only a short, comfortable boat ride from Port Denarau. Located in the Mamanuca Island Group, you’ll soon find yourself in the most stunning location in Fiji! Abundant marine life, crystal clear warm water, exceptional food and drinks, comfortable seating, beds and loungers, clean facilities and warm Fijian hospitality awaits you!

Learn the art of surfing with a lesson from a qualified instructor at the world-famous Bondi Beach, just a short hop from central Sydney. Get an informative and fun surfing lesson with your expert instructor, who shows you the basics, including getting up on the board, reading the surf and catching waves. If you want advanced instruction, private lessons accommodate all levels of expertise. Add a great workout and some waterside excitement to your vacation with a private or small-group surfing lesson in the heart of Australia’s surf culture.

Discover the on-site museum at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard during a self-guided tour and learn the history of the vineyard and local area. Sit back and enjoy a master class on wine history, production, and tasting notes with an in-house wine expert. Pick up your gourmet picnic basket, and find a spot in the vineyards for lunch with views over the Hunter Valley.

Discover the wine scene of Waiheke Island on a wine-tasting tour that introduces you to some of the island's best spots. With a small group and guide, taste world-class boutique wines and meet local producers who provide the chance to get to know the island's culture a little better. Along the way, admire the native bush and vineyard scenery.

Want to experience the thrill of catching your first wave at one of Australia’s most legendary surf spots? Sign up for a 2-hour surf class in Noosa Heads and learn to surf on the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine Coast. With all equipment provided and one-to-one attention from an expert surf instructor, you’ll be taking to the waves in no time.

Create your very own wine with a 1.5-hour blending class at Victoria’s historic Tahbilk Winery. Tour the 19th-century cellars and learn about the art of winemaking from an expert wine ambassador, and then combine different varietals to create your own signature blend to bottle and take home.

Express your artistic side during this creative Turkish mosaic lamp-decorating workshop at a boutique art studio in Sydney. City residents and visitors alike will enjoy learning more about this traditional art form. Your instructor will help you select the colors and designs to suit your style. Take your Turkish-inspired lamp home with you to keep.

In the heart of the Paopao Valley and its pineapple fields, you work in professional spaces designed for the realization of workshops and culinary training and next to a production laboratory. You discover elements of Polynesian culture, from history to life today and to the transformations that Polynesian society is going through, you immerse yourself in a cultural, taste, convivial and family universe. Surrounded by our growing gardens, you will have a glimpse of the beautiful resources of our valley.

Don't miss the chance to learn how to surf when you're in Noosa during this 2-hour lesson. Whether you're a beginner or advanced surfer, you'll enjoy a structured class on the shores Australia's Pacific coast. Group classes have a 1:8 coaching ratio and follow a specially designed 1-2-3 teaching method that results in most students standing on the board during their first lessons. Minimum age is seven years.

What better place to learn to surf than Surfers Paradise on Australia’s Gold Coast? Master the basics, practice standing up on your board and catch your first wave with this beginner-friendly 2-hour surf class. With all equipment included and expert instructors to guide you, you’ll be hitting the waves in no time!

If you've always wanted to learn to surf, stunning Byron Bay is a great place to do it. Whether you're a complete beginner or want to brush up on your skills, your instructor will teach you what you need to know. Receive personalized instruction in a small group of students and enjoy the chilled-out learning environment in an area of Main Beach with calm surf.

During your visit to the Gold Coast, learn the basics of surfing with a 2-hour beginning surfing lesson at Main Beach. With gentle waves it is an ideal place to learn to surf, and your lesson includes use of all necessary equipment. Your guide ensures a safe and fun introduction to surfing, and provides hotel pickup and drop-off.

Feel the thrill of catching a wave at one Australia’s most famous surf hotspots and sign up for this 2-hour beginner surf lesson in Surfer’s Paradise. Master the basics under the guidance of an expert instructor with a small group, ensuring plenty of one-to-one instruction. Hotel pick-up is included.

Double Island Point is one of the best places in Australia to learn to surf and this half-day tour from Noosa is ideal for first-time surfers. Follow the Great Beach Drive to the island by 4WD, enjoy magnificent views of Rainbow Beach, then join an expert instructor for a surf lesson on the island’s gorgeous beach.

Indulge your inner foodie and learn to make dumplings like a pro with this cooking class in Melbourne. After a complimentary welcome drink, enjoy a hands-on experience in a fun atmosphere and discover how to prepare the perfect dough for Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese dumplings using a variety of meats and vegetables. Then, savor your creation in a small group setting.

In this hands on cooking class I am sharing and teaching new cooking techniques in a fun & safe environment. I strongly believe in local, seasonal products including my own organic vegetables, herbs, honey and eggs to produce a restaurant style 4 course lunch. The cooking class is designed to give you the confidence to produce the same menu at home without expensive equipment and tools. The experience includes all recipes & a little gift

Wine lovers will enjoy this behind-the-scenes tour of one of the Hunter Valley’s finest wineries, Brokenwood Wines. Learn about the history of Brokenwood, see how the wines are made, meet the chef of The Wood Restaurant, and taste six premium wines (three white and three red) matched with canapes. Even get the chance to taste pre-release wine straight from the barrel.

Learn to surf at Byron Bay on the world famous breaks. You may go to Byron, Lennox, or the Ballina area, depending on the conditions. Groups are small so you’ll receive lots of attention, feedback, and a guarantee that you’ll feel safe in the water. Boards used are soft, so you’ll catch lots of waves and have a great time in the process, which lasts about a half day.

Tick off the highlights of Australia’s world-famous Great Ocean Road and learn to surf on this action-packed 2-day road trip from Melbourne. Hit the beach for a 2-hour surf class, spot wild koalas and kangaroos, and soak up the scenery of Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Best of all: spend a night in a Native American-style teepee by the beach, where you’ll tuck into a hearty Aussie BBQ around the campfire. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people and includes accommodation, meals and round-trip transport.

You don’t need an expensive camera to capture great photographs of Sydney. Improve your techniques and tick off some top Sydney sights along the way on a phone photography tour that focuses on the historic suburb of Balmain. No previous photography experience is required ot enjoy this tour.

Enjoy an evening sipping wine and painting in Byron Bay with this Adults Art and Wine Class. It’s bring your own wine, which you will enjoy a glass of on arrival when you’re greeted by your Art Conductor. Then let the painting begin while you listen to vinyl records. You can try painting in Virtual Reality, or transform your art into a digital piece. At the end, enjoy another glass of wine on the deck.

Enjoy a wholesome day out at the beach learning a brand new skill. At this workshop, discover how to turn the humble sandcastle into a work of art! Using only water and sand, build creations that are only limited by your imagination. Spending the day on the beach, you’ll also see plenty of wildlife, and be calmed by the sound of the waves and the soothing action of creating a sandcastle masterpiece.

Tackle the waves during a morning surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. First, receive a safety briefing and basic instruction on the sand before heading into the water. You'll be provided with a long-sleeve rash shirt or a wetsuit (depending on the season) and a soft beginner surfboard. You’ll be able to continue practicing your technique on your own after catching some initial waves.

Taste the world-renowned shiraz of the Barossa Valley in this intimate masterclass at a local winery. Explore the diversity of shiraz and the distinctive characteristics of three estate-grown flagship wines. Sip the Command Shiraz, one of only 22 wines to hold a Barossa Trust Mark, as you learn more about shiraz wine.