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Surf’s Up at URBNSURF Sydney

14 May 2024

By OCULUS

A surfer in mid-air above a wave pool.

URBNSURF

The waves are flowing at URBNSURF Sydney, in the heart of Homebush on Wangal Country.

The city’s first surf park opened on 13 May 2024. It’s Australia’s second wave-generated surf park, joining URBNSURF Melbourne which opened in 2020.

The OCULUS-designed landscape links ClarkeHopkinsClarke’s architecture to the waves, with careful consideration of the adjoining Haslams Creek ecosystem.

Previously a carpark, the site has been transformed to deliver waves suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced surfers. More than just a wave pool, the park also features a surf academy, leisure swimming pool, a surf shop, health and wellness centre, resort-style cabanas, and food outlets.

For booking information, visit urbnsurf.com.

A photograph of people sitting on the grass beside a large wave pool.
A photograph of a young person learning to surf at the URBNSURF Sydney wave pool.

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