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CATCH EPIC WAVES IN BYRON BAY & BALLINA!

Ride world-class waves in Byron Bay & Ballina! Whether you’re a beginner or pro, enjoy perfect swells, stunning beaches, and endless adventure.

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LEARN, SURF & SHRED IN BYRON BAY & BALLINA!

Experience the ultimate surf adventure in Byron Bay & Ballina! Learn to ride waves, explore stunning beaches, and embrace the surf lifestyle.

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ABOUT US

Kool Katz owner Terry (aka Tezza) Hannon is Byron Bay’s original and best surf tour operator. He has surfed for more than 50 years and instructed and guided for 30 years. He is a respected captain of the learn-to-surf industry, having taught his beginner surfing techniques to literally tens of thousands of children, backpackers and holiday makers. His methods are those used by his professional team of accredited surf instructors.
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PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONS

We offer top-notch group surf lessons for up to 20 people at just $49 per person, but what truly sets Kool Katz Surf School apart is our expertise in private lessons. Book a private lesson for three or more people, and you’ll pay less than the cost of a group lesson anywhere else in the area!

Our private lesson rates average around $60 per person, while other schools charge about $65 for a crowded 20-person group session. Why pay more to surf with strangers? Create your own private surf party and book a Kool Katz private lesson today!

Private Lesson for 3
Personalized coaching at an unbeatable rate! Grab two friends and enjoy a private surf session for less than the cost of a group lesson elsewhere.
Price $180
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Private Lesson for 4

More friends, more fun! A tailored surf experience for four at a reasonable cost with other schools—fun, affordable, and unforgettable!

Price $230

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Private Lesson for 5
The best deal for a private surf party! Bring four friends and ride the waves with personalized instruction for just $56 per person.
Price $280
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SAVE ON SURFING WITH SERVICE NSW VOUCHERS!

Kool Katz Surf School accepts Service NSW Dine & Discover Vouchers! Redeem yours today and enjoy an unforgettable surf experience while saving money.

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LESSON TIMES

BEST TIME FOR CONDITIONS

Due to swell, wind and tide variations, our times vary from day to day. It is wise to ring Tez and provide him with a contact phone number to be in the loop for current conditions. Terry picks the best time to go surfing on any given day. The surf lessons times for the next three days are provided for Kool Katz Surf School.

CURRENT TIMES

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JUCY VEHICLE RENTAL DEAL

Get a 15% vehicle rental discount with Jucy and bring your Jucy keys to get a 10% discount on Group Surf Lessons! Click on the Jucy Codes button to get the discounts.
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WHERE WE SURF

When you surf with Kool Katz the owner Terry Hannon is proud to be able to introduce our clients to some of the best learn to surf locations on the planet. The National Surfing Reserve of Lennox Head, the perfect right hand sandbar to the north of Flatrock reef and in our view, the jewel in the crown, the Messingham bridge area. With its perfect beginner waves on any tide and most swell sizes. Kool Katz owner Terry Hannon, who has travelled to many spots on the globe believes this to be the best entry level lesson location on the planet! All these locations are inside our licensed area of Ballina NSW.

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OUR TESTIMONIALS

Travis Pittman, Europe Bugbitten.com Head Travel Bug

From the minute you jump in the Kool Katz bus, you know you’re in
for a unique surfing experience…. Terry is a fun, joking aussie bloke who loves what he does. The class was great – no extended theory – just all action from word go! They offer the no stand up, no pay guarantee – and in our class, everyone managed to get up with no big problems. They may be the cheapest surf school in Byron, but certainly doesn’t mean they’re not the best… give them a go and you’ll have a great afternoon!’

Aaron Blythe, (on the internet- www.engr.uiuc.edu)

I also did a half day in Byron for fun with Kool Katz surfing school. If you are in Byron, I totally recommend going out with this outfit. The guy that ran our lesson was a hoot. I saw him recently on the “Wild on… Australia” on the E! cable channel. He is a crazy guy and you should have fun.

Adrian Lee, Sunday Express

I was the kid who always had a note from his mum excusing him from swimming lessons. So I was beginning to wonder quite how I had ended up on a surf board with a shaggy, blond-haired, Gerard Depardieu lookalike … An hour into the lesson and I was looking forward to a refund …Then Nirvana. For once I caught a wave … I managed to stay upright until coming to a gentle halt near the shore. Gerard was delighted, too, probably because he would get to keep my money. After that I manged three or four more successes before exhaustion set in …

Steve Bolton, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

So Glad I didn’t choose any other surf company! You guys rock. Love the location, the coach was crazy cool. Hang Ten and Cowabunga!

Kate, Canadian surfer chickie

Must be the reason we came to Oz. Fantastic fun! Thanks.

Roselleinoz.blogspot.com

Surfing lessons: first day of surfing was amazing! I stood up on the first try! It felt like snowboarding but on water. ….Ohhhh, so many great memories. Our instructor was this guy, Terry. He had the mannerisms of Gerard Depardieu with a face like Nick Nolte and the personality of Steve Irwin (Crocodile Hunter)! He was so hilarious and was a really good surf coach! His company is Kool Katz surfing in case you’re in town…

Andie and Tom, Holland

Pretty exciting. Indeed we could make the 40 yards. Great fun!

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