What to bring on your surf trip?

Whatever you bring, make sure you to pack light & within the baggage restrictions on your air ticket. Airlines are becoming more stringent & do impose hefty charges for excess baggage!

Travel essentials

• Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of departure and must have at least 1 completely blank page (no stamps, nothing) upon arrival in Indonesia for Indonesian Immigration to attach the visa on arrival. Otherwise, you will be denied entry into Indonesia

• A photocopy of each traveller’s passport. The local police will impose a fine for non-compliance. We suggest you take a minimum two (2) copies of your passport.

• Tickets, itinerary, travel insurance policy and any travel vouchers. Most tickets are now e-tickets so you need to bring your itinerary showing your flight code(s).

• Visa (if necessary) – for most countries including Australia, NZ and USA a US$25 30-day tourist visa is issued on arrival into Indonesia, payable in most currencies, or by credit card.

• Money – change some cash into Indonesian Rupiah before you leave home, at the airport or city when you arrive in Indonesia. There are ATM’s at all major airports, cities and main towns in Indonesia but NOT in smaller towns. Change AU$200 minimum per 10 day stay. Travellers cheques are becoming more and more difficult to change outside major centres, so cash, preferably new 50 or 100 dollar notes and a credit or cash card enabling you use ATM’s are the go. Make sure you have RP 150,000 left over at the end of your trip for airport departure tax when leaving Indonesia. Domestic departure taxes range between Rp15,000 and Rp30,000 per flight and are not included in any tour packages. You must pay in Rupiah.

• Ticket or document wallet to store you valuables.

• A sense of humor and an open mind – Indonesia has a very different culture to us and things don’t always go to plan. These two qualities will ensure you get the most from your travel experience and they don’t weigh anything!

Surf Equipment

Surfboards (2-4, 3 is best). Pack whatever you feel most comfortable surfing on. Mid length boards generally get used and on occasions short boards and guns get pulled out. Length varies depending on what you usually ride, but as a guide: short board (6'0" – 6’4”); mid-sized board (6’5” – 6’9”); gun for the bigger days (6'10" – 7’2”). If you are going to bring an extra board bring a replacement for the board you will use the most in case you snap one. Mini-mals & long boards can also be ridden.

Board bag tie-downs (optional but good as backup when drivers only have rope) Leg ropes (2 -3) at least one each of length 2.0m & 3.0m. Must be new or as new condition. Spare fins & fin keys (2) Board shorts (2) Rash guards (2), short & long sleeve Block out (water resistant SF30+ or higher) & zinc cream     Tropical surf wax (2 blocks for a 10 day trip) Wax comb, Reef booties, Helmet (optional) Ding repair kit (optional) sun cure resin, glass matt & wet dry will get you by for small dings, Extra fin sets (optional) Surf hat (optional) Wetsuit for protection (optional)

See our FAQ's for more information!