Surfing in Oz

Surfing was a major part of our vacation in Australia. So here is a blog-post with some pictures of the surf-spots and beaches we visited along the east-coast between Sydney and Brisbane.

The best part about surfing in Australia (compared to NZ) was probably the water temperature. While the temperature is about 20 to 22 degrees Celsius in the north of NZ (which is pretty nice if you have a wetsuit), its around 24 to 26 degrees in Australia; and that makes a huge difference! 

Going for a swim at Nambucca Heads.

Warnings at Shelly Beach: sharks, strong currents, marine creatures like jellyfish, submerged rocks etc etc
Australia is definitely a bit more dangerous than New Zealand...

Byron Bay, most certainly one of Australia´s most famous surf spots.

Surfing is exhausting - time for a nap on the beach

Surfing from dawn til dusk - evening mood at the Gold Coast

Greenmount - probably my favorite surfing spot in Oz. In the background you can see the skyline of Surfer's Paradise (Gold Coast). A few hundred meters to the right you can find Snapper Rocks - a world famous break where Australias Quicksilver legends surf some of the best waves the Pacific Ocean has to offer.

The beach between Greenmount and Snapper Rocks. 

Our spot at the beach with our backpacks and the surfboards.

The waves were flattening out, so it was time for a break with the beautiful skyline of the Gold Coast in my back.

Eating lunch at the beach - joined by one of the in-numerous wild turkeys.

Greenmount

Seeking some shade from the scorching sun.

Wild turkeys patrol on the beach.

Time for a nap

Our first and then two weeks later also our last surfing spot in Oz: Yamba