Bermagui, NSW
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Surf Retreats with authenticity, experience & flow
At Surf & Stretch Retreats, surfing is always at the heart of the experience.
Unlike many retreats that outsource lessons, Kirsty is both the retreat coordinator and an experienced surf coach in the water with you - reading the ocean, pushing you into waves, and offering real-time feedback to fast-track your progress. Balanced alongside this, Maree brings her grounding yoga sessions to restore, stretch, and strengthen, creating the perfect blend of surf progression and mindful movement.
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Kirsty and Maree first crossed paths at one of Camel Rock Surf School’s weekly Waves for Women sessions. Kirsty was coaching, Maree was learning, and from that very first surf they hit it off. At the end of the lesson Maree floated the idea of teaming up for a surf and yoga project - she didn’t waste any time planting the seed. Just six months later, that spark of an idea became reality, and in November 2023 we hosted our very first Surf & Stretch Retreat!
The organisers were incredible, thoughtful, encouraging and kind. I would go again (and will) in a heartbeat. Each one of them took time to speak with each person to make it as perfect as possible.
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Kirsty grew up immersed in Wollongong’s surf culture before making Bermagui home more than seven years ago. With over 13 years of coaching experience and Surfing Australia qualifications, she has taught hundreds of surfers - from first-timers catching their very first waves to progressors finding confidence out the back.
Her coaching style is hands-on and personal, whether she’s pushing guests into waves, reading the ocean in real time, or offering practical feedback that clicks in the moment.
As both the founder of Camel Rock Surf School and the retreat coordinator, Kirsty has shaped her retreats to be truly surf-first experiences. She’s known for her sunrise surf rituals, van packed with boards, and infectious stoke that sets the tone for every session.
Beyond the technical side, she’s passionate about building inclusive spaces where encouragement, laughter, and community are at the heart of the journey.
Maree is the yoga expert behind the “stretch” in Surf & Stretch Retreats. She and Kirsty first met three years ago at a surf lesson, where her drive, enthusiasm, and go-getter attitude stood out immediately. Their shared vision of combining surf and yoga quickly took shape, and before long, Surf & Stretch Retreats was born.
With 15 years of teaching experience, Maree brings balance, grounding, and restoration to every retreat. Her classes are tailored to all levels, weaving in surfing-inspired themes and light-hearted puns that keep the vibe fun and welcoming. Striking the perfect balance between spirituality and playfulness, her sessions leave guests feeling both restored and empowered.
Known for her radiant energy, laughter, and kindness, Maree has a gift for making everyone feel seen, supported, and completely at ease. Together with Kirsty, she helps create retreats where progression, connection, and wellbeing flow side by side.
