CURRACLOE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Welcome to the Sea School: Curracloe’s Eco Dune Classroom
A Surf Shack–led program of coastal-protection walks, surfing and marine-education sessions at Curracloe Beach — built for school groups, language groups and corporate team-building.
Welcome to the Sea School: Curracloe’s Eco Dune Classroom.
Embark on an eco dune tour at Curracloe Beach with The Surf Shack Sea School: a program that blends coastal-protection walks, surfing tuition, seashore exploration and practical marine education in an outdoor classroom tailored to schools, language groups and corporate teams.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Coastal-protection eco walk through Curracloe’s dunes
Guided coastal-protection walks take groups into the dune system to learn how the beach’s ecology functions and why protection matters — a core part of the Sea School’s marine-education offering.
Surfing, swimming and water-safety skills
Practical sessions include surfing (ASI Surf/SUP wise), bodyboarding and swimming, with options to work toward the IWS Beach Safety Award — hands-on water skills framed by safety instruction.
Team-building and experiential learning outdoors
The program combines team-building exercises with marine education and seashore exploration, designed to take the classroom outside for memorable, practical learning experiences.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Sessions mix guided dune walks, shore-based marine education and active water sessions — surfing, SUP, bodyboarding and swimming — into a practical outdoor curriculum run from The Surf Shack at Curracloe. The format balances instruction, exploration and group challenges over a typical session lasting a few hours.
THE ECOSYSTEM
Coastal-protection eco walk through Curracloe’s dunes
Guided coastal-protection walks take groups into the dune system to learn how the beach’s ecology functions and why protection matters — a core part of the Sea School’s marine-education offering.
THE WATER
Surfing, swimming and water-safety skills
Practical sessions include surfing (ASI Surf/SUP wise), bodyboarding and swimming, with options to work toward the IWS Beach Safety Award — hands-on water skills framed by safety instruction.
THE GROUP WORK
Team-building and experiential learning outdoors
The program combines team-building exercises with marine education and seashore exploration, designed to take the classroom outside for memorable, practical learning experiences.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run typically 3–5 hours; school half‑day and full‑day options are offered.
Bring swimwear and a towel; The Surf Shack provides the rest of the equipment.
Meet at The Surf Shack on Curracloe Beach; bookings are arranged via the operator’s calendar or by getting in touch.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the sessions?
Typical sessions last between 3 and 5 hours; school programs are available as half days or full days.
What should participants bring?
Participants should bring swimwear and a towel; The Surf Shack supplies the rest of the equipment.
Where do we meet?
Groups meet at The Surf Shack on Curracloe Beach for briefing and equipment distribution.
What activities are included?
Programs combine coastal-protection eco walks, seashore exploration, surfing, bodyboarding, SUP, swimming and team-building exercises, with options such as the IWS Beach Safety Award and ASI Surf/SUP instruction.
How do we book and who do we contact?
Bookings are made via the operator’s calendar or by contacting The Surf Shack directly; the operator requests that groups get in touch for details and confirmation.
Are there rates for schools and corporate groups?
The program offers specific per-person rates for corporate days and school half- and full-day options; please contact the operator for current pricing and group booking details.