Kool Katz Group Surfing Lessons: Licensed Beyond Byron Tours Since 1993

The premier and pioneer surf tour provider in the Byron region. Authorized since 1993. Exclusive worldwide guarantee - surf a wave for 40m or receive a refund. Terry has the reputation of being the Steve Irwin of Surf Teaching. The ultimate Australian Surfing Experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ballina - Stand up and ride a wave for 40m or your money back. Beginner surf lesson, starting from scratch also suitable as a refresher if you haven’t surfed for a while.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Protective masks available
  • Rash vests for comfort and safety
  • Boards and wetsuits included
  • Hand sanitizer accessible
  • Sunscreen available
What's Not Included
  • Towel
Additional Information
  • Epilepsy and Narcolepytic
Location
4/70 Shirley St
Shirley Street
Pickup is from you accommodation or meet at 4/70 Shirley street. Please call beforehand for confirmation on your pickup. +61 419 207 965
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nate_k
Mar 15, 2025
Terry is the MAN!!! - You are guaranteed a proper Australian experience with Terry, the local surf expert. He does a great job of keeping the trip engaging and fun. This is the perfect booking for someone who has never surfed before!
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Alastair_a
Mar 15, 2025
Terry was a great laugh... - Terry was a great laugh and made the experience. Both of us managed to catch some waves. Much better deal than other surf companies in Byron.
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266marenm
Mar 8, 2025
I would be happy to recommend - On that day it was very windy and therefore the waves were quite strong. Good thing Terry knows the area well and has chosen a great beginner bay for us. After a short but sufficient technique exercise on the beach we got into the water quickly and were able to try out there with or without help. In fact, surfing worked very fast for everyone. And we had a lot of fun!
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170filippas
Mar 4, 2025
Amazing - Amazing day surfing! The guys were great and feel like I really got to surf. Would really recommend going with them, they really knows the area and what they are doing!
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Bianca_d
Mar 4, 2025
Fantastic experience! - Great experience, everybody managed to stand up and surf, with a very friendly instructor who made it very easy, communication upfront was easy too
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Happiness60219819844
Mar 2, 2025
Book with Kol Katz - Great experience!!! Whole family participated, including kids aged 6 and 11. None of us had surfed before but we all managed to get up with 15 minutes and the kids showed us how it should be done!! Little fella even managed to catch a wave for about 100M. Terry was fantastic, showed patience and offered fantastic advice and encouragement for the kids (and the grown up kids too lol). He took us all to a nice, calm and safe location that was perfect for all ages and levels of ability. Whole experience was great fun and great price. Highly recommend!!!!!!
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Bea_v
Feb 22, 2025
Tez and Terry were the... - Tez and Terry were the BEST! This lesson was a great bang for your buck. Best instructors EVERRR!!!!
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Lucygj1056rd
Feb 18, 2025
Terry the Surf Wizard - Such an amazing experience, I couldn’t recommend more for first time surfers. Terry is a brilliant teacher and he knows the beaches and waves so well. Today the waves were massive around Byron so he drove us out to a beach where they were smaller, the perfect size for beginners. I was in a group of 8, at first we were all pretty hopeless, but by the end of the session every single person was up standing confidently on their board catching waves it was incredible.
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Toby_r
Feb 16, 2025
Lighthearted, affordable, and safe - If you’re looking for a somewhat boring and uniform lesson where you spend an hour on the beach before you even touch the water, then this is not the lesson for you. Terry has been teaching for 35 years and knew the best time and location (watch your emails for the timing and be aware the drive was 30 mins for us - I wouldn’t book any other activities on the same day) for us as a group of beginners to get the most out of the lesson and the waves. When you arrive at the meet location you may think you are in the wrong place but trust the process. Terry is eager for everyone to enjoy themselves and catch a few waves (which we all managed) and he does so in a jovial, Aussie manner whilst keeping us safe. Speaking of, don’t be idle in helping out getting the surf boards on and off; he’s 69 so save his back! You also really can’t argue with the price which is far cheaper than competitors in Byron so if you’re just looking for a light-hearted day out with the goal of standing on your board for some waves then this is the lesson organiser for you. Come with an open-mind and a sense of humour and you’ll be grand.
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Jeanette
Feb 15, 2025
Very good for beginners! - We were driven about 30min to a small beach with perfect waves for beginners☺️The price is very good, especially for backpackers and you get what you pay for.
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