Safaris & Local Tours

Sight-seeing Tours, Theme Parks visits, Zoos, Museums, Local Cruises, Cycling, Wind, Wing, Kite, eFoil, Surf, Paddelboard excursions in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Bribie Island, Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island or K'gari (Fraser Island).

We offer local tours, excursions and overseas safaris all year round. If you do not see what you are interested in below, email us for a 'Tailor-made' package for you (and your family). 

   Half day, full day, over-night to 3/4 days trips of sight-seeing or activities. Tour runs all year round (subject to availability). Price starts from $200 per person* for half day tours.

 

  Half-day Tours (3-4 hours)  - Brisbane, Nudgee Beach, Redcliffe & local lakes.  

Perfect for local sight-seeing, cycling, wind, wing, kite or paddleboard excursions. Price starts from $250 per person*, includes transfers to/from your hotel and tour guide. Equipment hire not included.

 

  Full-day Tours (6-8 hours) - Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bribie Island, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Stradbroke or Moreton Island.   

Perfect for sight-seeing, Theme Parks, Zoos, Museums, local cruises, beaches, cycling, wind, wing, kite, eFoil, surf or paddleboarding. Price starts from $500 per person*, includes transfers to/from your hotel and tour guide. Equipment hire not included.

 

  2/3 days Tours  - Double Island/Rainbow Beach, Stradbroke, Moreton or Fraser Island   

Visit Double Island Point or Inskip Point to kitesurf or paddleboarding, staying overnight at Rainbow Beach, includes visit to the scenic  Carlo Sand Blow. Second morning Dophin Feeding at TinCan Bay before visiting the famous Noosa Beach and Hasting Street before heading home. Transportation in  deluxe 4WD vehicle, accommodation and and all park fees included. Tour runs all year round subject to availability, tide and weather conditions. Price starts from $500 per person per day*, includes transfers to/from your hotel and tour guide. Equipment hire not included.

 

 3/4 days Tours  - K'gari (Fraser Island) 

Come visit the World's largest sand island with us. We take you first to the historic heart of Fraser Island Central Station on Wanggoolba Creek, before dipping at the crystal clear water at Lake McKenzie. We then check in at the Eurong Beach Resort. Next day we head to Eli Creek seeing how it pours up to four million litres of clear, fresh water into the ocean every hour, before visiting the Shipwreck, the color sands at the Pinnacles, before taking a short hike for a breath-taking views at Indian Heads spotting some eagles at the same time. We then head to the Champagne Pools for a picnic lunch before heading home. Hopefully on the way we will also go past a few dingoes. Our 2 days Fraser Comfort Tour are small groups (maximum 4 per group in fully air-conditioned luxury 4WD vehicle giving each client the maximum attention and comfort, from the second we pick you up from your hotel. All transportation, accommodation, National Park fees, breakfast and lunch is included. Small groups of 4 per group in deluxe vehicle. Tour runs all year round subject to availability, tide and weather conditions. Price starts from $500 per person per day*, includes transfers to/from your hotel and tour guide. Equipment hire not included.

*subject to the number of people in your group

 

LESSON / ACTIVITY PACKAGES WITH ACCOMMODATION

Wind/Wing/Kite/SUP Lessons/Rental, Activities/Tours

Available all year round:

1 day 0 nights (activities, tours, rental or lessons): $700

2 days 1 night: $1700

3 days 2 nights: $2600

4 days 3 nights: $3500

5 days 4 nights: $4400

6 days 5 nights: $5300

7 days 6 nights: $6200

Package includes:

• 4 hours of activities per day (lessons or sight-seeing tours of your choice provided weather permits),

• Airport and local transfers,

• Accommodation.

Non-participating partners can stay at no additional costs, including transfers and local tours if so chosen.

Activities can be your choice of lessons on kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing-foiling, kite-foiling, parawing-foiling or Standup Paddleboarding, or sight seeing of your choice anywhere in Brisbane Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast. For Sunshine or Gold Coast tours, it includes transportation and tour guide for 4 hours.  Addition hours is calculated at $150. All equipment included for lessons. Meals and drinks and entry fees to sight seeing venues excluded.

We are official partner with Australian Sunset Safaris offering a full range of tours and packages. Kiting expeditions, sight-seeing tours, the snow, or even overseas trips in the off-season. Our tours have hourly, half day, full day, 2-3 days to full week. We cover Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay, Stradbroke Island, Moreton as well as Fraser Island. So whether it is a sight-seeing road trip, a paddleboard safari, or wind or Kitesurfing venture, we are here to create a lifetime memorable experience for you.

Email us at info@surfconnect.com for details or to book in.

 

Overseas Safaris

Each year we take groups to Indonesia, Maldives, Vietnam and the Cook Islands. Friends and family all welcome. Email info@surfconnect.com for this year's packages. Discounts for family/friends who are not kiters/foilers.

Dates for 2027 have been set (see below).

For Indonesia, we have permanent team working on location, so you can choose to go whenever that suits, and for however long you like. Prices start from US$699 for a weekend getaway!

 

Indonesia - Tour runs all year round. Our resident Manager host individuals, families to large groups. 7 days package starts from US$1999 including land transfers, 4 star accommodation with breakfast daily, kite safety support daily, 2 local tours. 

The best months for wind in Bintan, Indonesia, are during the Northeast (NE) monsoon season, which typically runs from November to March, with peak wind often occurring from December to February. This period brings consistent trade winds, making it ideal for wind sports like kitesurfing or windsurfing.

Kite everyday if weather permits, lessons also available, and lots of other activities you can do too, from fishing, wakeboarding, sailing, windsurfing, jetskiing, snorkelling or diving!

Our group dates for 2027 are Tour 1: 26 July - 1 Aug (7 days) US$1999, Tour 2: 2-8 Aug (7 days) US$1999, and/or Tour 3 (14 days): 26 July - 8 Aug 2027 US$3499. 

Indonesia pricing:

Weekend Getaway (Sat & Sun 2 days 1 night): US$699pp includes 1 night twin/double room accommodation with breakfast, ferry transfer from Singapore, ferry port to resort transfer, kite safety.

3 days 2 nights: US$999pp includes 1 night twin/double room accommodation with breakfast, ferry transfer from Singapore, ferry port to resort transfer, kite safety each day + 1 local tour.

4 days 3 nights: US$1249pp includes 1 night twin/double room accommodation with breakfast, ferry transfer from Singapore, ferry port to resort transfer, kite safety each day + 1 local tour.

5 days 4 nights: US$1499pp includes 1 night twin/double room accommodation with breakfast, ferry transfer from Singapore, ferry port to resort transfer, kite safety each day + 2 local tours.

6 days 5 nights: US$1749pp includes 1 night twin/double room accommodation with breakfast, ferry transfer from Singapore, ferry port to resort transfer, kite safety each day + 2 local tours.

7 days 6 nights: US$1999pp includes 6 nights twin/double room accommodation with breakfast, ferry transfer from Singapore, ferry port to resort transfer, kite safety each day + 2 local tours.

14 days 13 nights: US$3999pp includes 13 nights twin/double room accommodation with breakfast, ferry transfer from Singapore, ferry port to resort transfer, kite safety each day + 2 local tours.

Optionals:

• Each additional day: US$250 per person per day.

• Single person supplement: US$99 per person per night.

• Upgrade from Standard Deluxe rooms to Seafront rooms: US$66 per person per night.

• Wind/Kitesurf lessons: US$300 per person per day of 5 hours, all equipment included.

• Other optional activities include Island Tours, Snorkeling, Diving, Fishing, Cycling, Massages, City Tours, Temple Tours, Wakeboarding, Jetski, Paddleboard, Catamaran and windsurf hire.

 

 

 

Maldives 2027: 12-20 July US$2999, 12-24 July US$5999    

7 days: US$2999 Shared Twin Room for one person, US$5998 Shared Twin Room for two person, US$5998 Private single room.

13 days: US$5999 Shared Twin Room for one person, US$11998 Shared Twin Room for two person, $500 discount if second person sharing is a non-kiter.

Vietnam 2027:    

11-15 Aug US$1999   -   9-22 Aug US$3998

7 days: US$1999 Shared Twin Room for one person, US$3998 Shared Twin Room for two person, US$3998 Private single room.

14 days: US$3499 Shared Twin Room for one person, US$6998 Shared Twin Room for two person, US$6998 Private single room.

 

Cook Islands 2027: 29 June-10 July US$4999

Join us for a professionally organised holiday. All our safaris suit both kiters and non-kiters, families, friends and partners, but the location is most ideal for kitesurfing. Environment is flat and shallow with steady wind. Suitable for beginners to advanced riders.

Where we stay is where we EAT, PLAY & SLEEP each day! No travelling required.

Other than kitesurfing, there are plenty other activities to choose from too. From windsurfing, standup paddling, kayaking, snorkelling, cycling, diving, island explore, boat tours, city tours, village tours, to facials and massages.

Experience a new culture, it is also a great ‘Getaway Break’ at a very affordable price. The second we meet you at the airport, we will take care of everything for you. Surf Connect is well known for its superb organisation and totally ‘stress free’ trips.

We have been running safaris since 2014, and safaris are professionally organised trips where we take care of everything and pamper you. Well prepared and scheduled, you simply put your feet up and you do not need to worry about a single thing. 

Email info@surfconnect.com if you have any other questions or would like to book in your next dream holiday!