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.
Kirsty collaborates with trusted local yoga teachers to compliment the surf experience, bringing grounding yoga sessions that restore, stretch, and strengthen both body and mind.
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Surf & Stretch Retreats began in 2023 after Kirsty and yoga teacher Maree crossed paths at a Waves for Women surf lesson.
What started as a conversation after a surf quickly grew into a shared vision: creating retreats that combined surfing, movement, connection, and plenty of fun.
Since then, we've hosted women from all over Australia, watched friendships form, confidence grow, and countless waves get caught along the way.
Although the retreats continue to evolve, the goal has always stayed the same: helping women step outside their comfort zones, connect with like-minded people, and discover what they're capable of in and out of the water.
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.
Beyond the technical side, she’s passionate about building inclusive spaces where encouragement, laughter, and community are at the heart of the journey.
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20+ retreats hosted
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150+ women welcomed
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13+ years of coaching experience
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Surfing Australia Level 2 Coach
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Maximum 5-12 guests depending on the retreat
Every retreat is designed to be supportive, surf-focused, and small enough that everyone feels seen, encouraged, and part of the experience.
