Salty Safaris Adventures | Small-Group Tours from Sydney

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Small groups. Expert guides. The parts of Australia most people never find.

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★★★★★

4.9 ★ rated by 120+ travellers

Max 12 per group

Expert-guided trips

All levels welcome

Based in Sydney

This isn't a tour.

It's your people.

Somewhere between paddling into your first wave, jumping into an ice bath you were absolutely not ready for, and sitting around a fire on Friday night with eleven people you did not know that morning, you realise this is exactly what you have been looking for.

That is what every Salty trip is built around.

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Where we go

What are you waiting for?

Every trip is small group, expert guided, and built around the version of Australia most people never reach.

Pacific Palms Surf Retreat

Friday at 5pm you leave Bondi Junction. Three hours north the city is gone and Pacific Palms is right there. Crystal clear water, golden sand, barely a soul. Over 48 hours you will push through two ice baths that reset your body, have your surfing rebuilt by coaches who genuinely know what they are doing, breathe through sessions that actually do something, and share meals and a pub visit with eleven people who started the weekend as strangers. You will not want to come home.

3 Days · 2 Nights All Levels Meals Included Accommodation

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Blue Mountains Day Trip

Less than two hours from Sydney, the Blue Mountains is one of Australia's most iconic natural landscapes and most people living here have never properly explored it. Sweeping valley views that drop over eucalyptus forests and sandstone cliffs, guided hikes through the national park, native wildlife on the trail, and a fresh lunch while you take it all in. Everything is organised, the group is small, and the whole day feels effortless. You will come home wondering why you did not do it sooner.

Day Trip All Ages Lunch Included Return Transport

Explore the Mountains

National Park Hike & Waterfalls

Less than an hour from Sydney there is a national park that most people living here have never properly explored. Cliffside views that drop straight into the ocean, hidden beaches you reach only on foot, kangaroos and wallabies on the trail, and a waterside cafe tucked in the heart of the park where you stop for lunch with the river running past your table. Up to eight hours of the kind of day that makes you wonder what else you have been missing.

Up to 8 Hours All Ages 4.9★ TripAdvisor Native Wildlife

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Private Tours

Got a group worth getting together? A birthday, a work offsite, a bunch of mates who keep saying you should all do something epic together? Tell us who is coming and what you want them to feel and we will build the whole thing around them from scratch. Transport, activities, food, every single detail sorted. Every Salty private tour is completely custom built around your group. You bring the people. We make sure all you have to do is show up and have the best day.

Fully Custom Any Group Size Any Occasion We Handle Everything

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URBNSURF

Guaranteed waves, guaranteed fun. URBNSURF is Sydney's wave pool and it delivers the same wave every single time, which means more time surfing and less time waiting. A 12-seater bus leaves from Dee Why with Dan on board as your coach. One hour in the water, surf skate session, video footage you get to keep, and food on site. No ocean conditions to worry about. Just surf.

From $245 1 Hour Session Transport Included Video Analysis

Come Surfing

Dee Why Salty Surf Schools

Less than an hour from the city, Sydney's Northern Beaches are where Dan and the Salty crew spend the rest of their time. Dee Why and Warriewood. Small groups, real coaching, and lessons built around actually getting you surfing rather than just standing near a board. If you want to learn before you book a safari, or just want more time in the water, this is where to go.

Dee Why + Warriewood All Levels Year Round

Visit Dee Why Surf Schools

What makes Salty different

This is how we do it.

01

Small groups. Always.

Twelve people maximum on every trip. That is the number where you actually meet people, where the guide knows your name, and where the trip feels like it was built for you rather than the other way around.

02

Guides who live this.

Dan and Conrad have spent years exploring this coastline, finding the spots that never make it onto any map and working out exactly when and why they are worth the effort. That is what you get on every Salty trip.

03

Places you won't find alone.

The best spots on this coastline take real local knowledge to reach. Most people never know they exist, and that is exactly the point. That is where Salty Safaris takes you.

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Our flagship trip

Pacific Palms Surf Retreat

Pacific Palms is one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline on the mid north coast of Australia. Crystal clear water, golden sand, low crowds, and waves that are genuinely fun to surf. The kind of place where your surfing improves just by being there.

This is a proper weekend away built around getting in the water as much as possible. Home cooked meals, a group dinner, a pub visit, and a small group of people who showed up for the same reason you did. Dan and Conrad know exactly how to make 48 hours on this coast feel like the best decision you have made all year.

2 Nights Accommodation

2 Breakfasts + 2 Lunches

4 Surf Coaching Sessions

1 Group Dinner

2 Ice Bath Sessions

Pub Visit

1 Surf Skate Training

Breathwork

Video Analysis

Return Transport

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★★★★★

"Our experience with Salty Safaris was nothing short of magical. From surfing pristine waves to exploring hidden coastal gems, every moment was unforgettable. The team’s passion for the ocean and their commitment to sustainability made the trip even more special. We came away not only with amazing memories but also a newfound respect for our environment. Can’t wait to book our next adventure!"

— Jessica M., Sydney, Australia

★★★★★

"Salty Safaris exceeded all our expectations! The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and made every part of the journey so enjoyable. We loved the mix of adventure and relaxation—from surfing perfect waves to exploring untouched beaches. Knowing the company values sustainability made the experience even more meaningful. Highly recommend for anyone looking to connect with nature and have an unforgettable adventure!"

— Gabby W., Gold Coast, Australia

★★★★★

"Salty Safaris gave us the ultimate adventure! The guides were so knowledgeable and made the whole day fun and stress-free. From breathtaking views to hidden beach gems, it was an experience we’ll never forget. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore Sydney's best spots!"

— Alex T.

★★★★★

4.9 average · 120+ reviews

The people behind every trip

The people you're going with.

Dan and Conrad could not find the trip they actually wanted to go on. So they stopped looking and built it themselves.

Co-founder · Surf Coach · Local Knowledge

Dan O'Connell

Dan grew up with the ocean as his playground and has been coaching and guiding for over 15 years. He knows how to read a group, find the right waves for the right people, and make sure everyone goes home having pushed themselves further than they expected. His easy-going nature makes the whole thing feel effortless.

Co-founder · Adventure Guide · Explorer

Conrad Pattinson

Conrad has spent years guiding people through some of Australia's most stunning coastal regions. His passion is finding the experiences that go beyond the typical — hidden beaches, untouched breaks, and the parts of this coastline that most people never find. He is your connection to the real Australia.

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