The surf and wellness retreat on the quiet side of Byron Bay
Slow down. Learn to surf with confidence. Head home feeling more like yourself.
For over ten years we’ve run surf and yoga retreats in Panama for guests from all over the world. Now we’re bringing Waluaa home to Lennox Head. Same personalised coaching. Same slow-living philosophy. Same uncrowded waves.
- Nov 11 – 15, 2026
- Feb 10 – 14, 2027
- Feb 24 – 28, 2027
The grown-up way to learn to surf
An adult beginner surf retreat in Lennox Head only 15 minutes from Byron Bay.
If you’re an adult who wants to learn to surf properly, move your body and take a real break, there aren’t a heap of options in Australia.
So we built one. A boutique four-night surf and yoga retreat for adults who want to slow down, find real confidence in the water and enjoy a proper holiday. The same experience thousands of our guests have loved in Panama over the last decade… now on the NSW coast.
This is for you if:
- You’ve always wanted to learn to surf but never quite felt ready to paddle out
- You want a real break, not a packed tourist itinerary
- You’re after slow mornings, coffee in hand, watching the light come up over a quiet coastal village
- You’re travelling solo and craving connection, or here with a partner or friends and wanting proper time together
- You value quality over quantity, peace over hype, and a barefoot sunset over another crowded bar
- You’re ready to trade the grind for grounding
This probably isn’t for you if
- You want a party vibe with a poolside DJ
- You need five-star resort polish over a real place
- You’d rather organise every detail yourself
- You love crowds and Instagram queues
Why we chose Lennox Head over Byron Bay
Same reason we chose Panama over Costa Rica. Quieter and more Waluaa. It’s also home for us (hey… Vickie and Sergio here!), so we know exactly where to take you.
- Lennox Head is a genuine coastal village with a welcoming local community and a relaxed pace
- There’s a stunning seven-mile beach right on the doorstep
- Great coffee on the one main street
- Uncrowded waves where locals still outnumber visitors
- Seven miles of beach to slow down, walk and enjoy the moment
- Lennox is home for us, so you get the local’s version
- Cafés, trails and hidden corners only locals know
What’s included
- 4 x nights in a boutique beachfront apartment in Lennox Head
- 3 x two-hour personalised surf lessons at the best beginner beaches from Byron Bay to Ballina
- 2:1 ratio plus beach transport to breaks along the Byron to Ballina coastline
- 2 x yoga classes at our local studio, RASA Yoga & Wellness
- 2 x beach sessions with breathwork, stretch, mindfulness
- Daily surf videos, plus surf theory and video review with your Waluaa coach
- 1 x 60-minute restorative massage
- Most meals included
- Free time for Seven Mile Beach, the hike to Pat Morton Lookout or a swim in Tea Tree Lake
Not included: alcohol, transport to Lennox Head.
Note: Two dinners and one lunch are left free, on purpose, so you can explore the cafés and restaurants a short walk away. Some meals are chef-catered on-site, others out together at our local favourites, like Wlliam Street and Shelter.
What makes Waluaa different
A sample of your week
Day 1: Arrive and settle in
- Welcome from 3pm
- Welcome gathering
- Sunset beach walk
- Dinner at a classic Lennox surf hotel
Day 2: Find your feet
- Light Breakfast
- Morning surf coaching
- Chef-prepared brunch
- Yoga for surfers
- Time to explore
- Surf analysis and theory
Day 3: Explore and recover
- Beach stretch & mindfulness
- Chef-prepared breakfast
- Morning surf coaching
- Casual village lunch at Williams Street
- 60-minute massage
- Your afternoon, your call: a Tea Tree Lake swim or the hike to Pat Morton Lookout.
- Surf analysis and sundowners
Day 4: Soak it all in
- Beach stretch & mindfulness
- Chef-prepared breakfast
- Final surf coaching
- Yoga for surfers
- Farewell sundowners & dinner at Shelter
Day 5: One last coffee
- Morning beach swim
- Chef-prepared breakfast
- Check-out at 10am
Why this? Why now?
Because a good surf session is nature’s own medicine and you’re never too old to feel it. You drop in, everything else disappears and you head home more like yourself. This is what guests love most about our getaways:
- You wake up rested
- You walk to the beach without checking your phone
- You paddle into waves with confidence (and ride them all the way in)
- You make memories with people who get it
- You stretch out what’s tight and tired
- You sleep deeply for the first time in ages
By the end of the week you’ll feel clearer. Stronger. Calmer. That’s the beauty of Waluaa!
Pricing
To celebrate our Australian launch we’re offering a Founding Guest rate for our first November retreat – available until October 1.
Your beachfront apartment
You’ll stay at Lennox Holiday Apartments, right on Seven Mile Beach and a short stroll to the main street. One apartment doubles as Waluaa HQ, where we host chef-catered meals, welcome sessions and surf theory.
- Self-contained one and two-bedroom apartments, light-filled and uncluttered
- Private balcony or patio on every one, all facing the Pacific, with bi-fold doors that open the living space right up to the view
- Full kitchen, smart TV, washing machine and dryer, reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout
- Heated pool, undercover parking, on-site management
- You wake up to ocean views and fall asleep to the sound of the waves
Ten years of getting this right. Now it’s your turn.
Hundreds of guests have walked into a Waluaa retreat unsure they belonged, and walked out standing on a wave. That’s not luck. It’s ten years of doing one thing well, and it’s why we can promise you’ll leave healthier, happier and more like yourself.
Right now you can lock that in at our Founding Guest Rate for our very first Australian retreat this November. Just seven spots. Claim yours before October 1 and save!
- Nov 11 – 15, 2026
- Feb 10 – 14, 2027
- Feb 24 – 28, 2027
