The Wave - Inland Surfing Lake And Event Venue, The Hideaway

I took my daughter here for her first surf a few days before her tenth birthday, the perfect place to learn and the coaches are amazing. She loved it. The two coaches that were absolutely amazing were Sunny and Billy, they made it sooo fun for the kids and you could really tell they loved the job too. Lots of great advice! If your kids are small best to go for little rippers as in beginner lesson they’ll need to be able to walk out into the bay to the coaches, the coaches help out course but say there’s suddenly loads of small kids in a group it gets very hectic so best to go for little rippers session.

This facility is fantastic, especially for surfing enthusiasts wanting to hone their skill through accessing a range of consistent conditions. Despite the busy surf lessons, the staff made sure to provide everyone with the right support and guidance before, during, and after the session. Beyond surfing, the facility caters to a range of abilities with friendly and supportive staff. The food was excellent, accommodating various diets including plant-based, vegan, and coeliac-friendly options, which are often challenging to find. The coffee was also great. There are numerous play areas, obstacle courses for children, bodyboard surf sessions, and even a skatepark/pump track on site. The walk from the car park to the center is about 10 minutes, but it's perfect for those looking to practice skateboarding on a safe, smooth, and wide path. The facility's commitment to green energy is impressive, featuring automated flower-style solar panels and electric car hook-ups. The on-site shop offers a wide range of high-quality goods. Although not cheap, the items are priced in line with other similar outlets and cover everything you might need for the day if you've forgotten something. Overall, this is an excellent facility which I highly recommend.

Shared an afternoon with a friend at the Wave. I have to say it's a lot of effort for very little reward. The staff are very energetic and get you motivated. Great atmosphere in the restaurant/bar with nice music. The food was very good. Good quality equipment, ask for boots at the counter when you collect your wetsuit. On the whole a great hang out place but the BIGGEST let down is the car park surface. Huge pot holes and puddles making it very difficult to navigate. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed but plan ahead.