shoreline education adventures
Surf
Education
Play
Our Ethos
aurora surf embraceS the spirit of adventure and environmental stewardship.
as each tide brings new discoveries, we treat every session at the shoreline as an opportunity to learn, play and GROW.
We educate FOR healthy ENVIRONMENTS AND communities, and collaborate with those who seek a sustainable, INCLUSIVE and resilient future.
We acknowledge peek whurrong people of the Eastern Maar Nation who are the Traditional Owners of the sea country on which we live, learn and play.
we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
What we offer
learn to surf
Guiding you one more step of the way in your surfing journey, having fun while accelerating your progress
outdoor education
Hands-on and applied learning experiences that meaningfully connect you to our beautiful shorelines
beach play
The beach is all about fun and play, we combine these elements with sensational learning sequences
“My experience with Aurora Surf was 10/10!!! We all thoroughly enjoyed not only the surfing but all the other activities we were able to do and you can really feel Chris’s passion for what he does at Aurora.”
Who we are
Chris
(founder & lead facilitator)
Having made a 20 year career of working as an adventure programs teacher and nature guide in the outdoors, Chris now combines his passions of environmental education, surfing, health and fun all into one!
Marg
(marine ecology facilitator)
Currently a member of Commonwealth South East Marine Parks Advisory Committee, Marg has been involved in marine & coastal education for 30 years and has been passing her passion on to all she encounters along the shoreline – from playgroups to politicians!
Marg has co- authored a book ‘Down Under At The Prom’ and is a recipient of the Victorian Coastal Council – Outstanding Individual Achievement Award.
Jimmy
(outdoor play facilitator)
Jimmy’s right at home in the outdoors and has a natural capacity to create fun, relaxed and trusting contexts in beautiful places. As a humanitarian photographer and mental health peer, Jimmy has a perspective that we all have valuable stories to share and contribute.
Nate
(outdoor play facilitator)
With a couple of decades worth of work in professional outdoor adventure and recreation settings, Nate feels most alive when sharing knowledge in the bush, connecting with people and natural places, or moving through water and wind. Fun and enthusiasm guaranteed!
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We’d love to be your shoreline adventure instructors and guides. Reach out if you want to book a session or have any questions about what else we can offer.