CAIRNS RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Board Up at Clifton Beach: Local Surf Rentals Tuned for Day‑trippers and Multi‑day Road Trips
COASTRIDER Surf Academy rents softboards, shortboards, mini mals, bodyboards and wetsuits from a base at Clifton Beach, with beach pickup/drop‑off and multi‑day discounts—this guide explains what to bring and how the hire process works.
Board Up at Clifton Beach: Local Surf Rentals Tuned for Day‑trippers and Multi‑day Road Trips.
Experience the thrill of surfing with top‑quality equipment rentals from COASTRIDER Surf Academy at Clifton Beach. The operation stocks softboards, fiberglass short boards, mini mals, bodyboards and wetsuits, offers convenient beach pickup and drop‑off, and provides multi‑day discounts for travelers who want to tour the coast with their board.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A full quiver: softboards to fiberglass shortboards
COASTRIDER keeps a selection that spans learner softboards, fiberglass short boards (5'7–6'6), mini mals (6'10–8'2), bodyboards and wetsuits—enough variety to suit beginners and experienced riders alike.
Beach‑side pickup with an optional CBD drop
The academy is based near the Clifton Beach car park so you can pick up and drop off at the beach; there is also an optional drop‑off at Red Herring Surf, Hobart CBD for an additional $25 fee.
Multi‑day rates for coast‑hopping
Consecutive‑day hire is set up for people touring with their board: you pay full price on day one and receive 50% off each following day—multi‑day hires must be arranged directly with the operator.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to rent here
The rental process is straightforward: pick a date and the equipment you need, nominate a board size and a pickup time, then collect your kit at Clifton Beach where COASTRIDER is based near the car park. The operator will contact you to confirm pickup details; a copy of your licence or passport will be taken at hire. Options range from short 2‑hour set‑ups to full‑day and multi‑day hires for extended coastal travel.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and the booking conditions to know.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a copy of your licence or passport—these will be taken at the time of hire. Choose your board type and size when booking so the operator can confirm availability.
Pick a date and the equipment you want to rent. If you select a surfboard you'll be asked to nominate a board size and a pickup time; the operator will then contact you to confirm pickup time and location.
Consecutive‑day hire requires direct arrangement with the operator: you pay full price for day one and receive 50% off each day after.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How do I book a rental?
Pick a date and the equipment you want to rent, nominate board size if applicable and a preferred pickup time; the operator will contact you to confirm pickup details.
What equipment is available?
Available gear includes softboards, fiberglass short boards (5'7–6'6), mini mals (6'10–8'2), bodyboards and wetsuits.
Where do I pick up and return the equipment?
COASTRIDER is based near the car park at Clifton Beach and offers beach pickup and drop‑off; alternatively, hires can be dropped off at Red Herring Surf, Hobart CBD for an extra $25 fee.
Are multi‑day hires available and how do the discounts work?
Yes—consecutive‑day hire is available for touring with your board and wetsuit: you pay full price on the first day, then 50% off for each subsequent consecutive day; multi‑day hires must be booked directly with the operator.
Do I need identification to hire equipment?
Yes—a copy of your licence or passport will be taken at the time of hire.
What rental durations are offered?
Rentals are available for short windows (2‑hour), full‑day or multi‑day periods.