As Aussies prepare to hit the beaches this summer, Airbnb is partnering with Surf Life Saving Australia to promote beach safety. To celebrate this partnership, surfing legend Mick Fanning has teamed up with the iconic Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club to host an exclusive, one-off stay.
This ultimate and one-time-only summer stay takes place from Friday, 24th to Monday, 27th January 2025. The three-night stay can be booked for just $7 AUD* for a group of four guests.
Guests will have the opportunity to:
- A loft style converted Surf Life Saving Clubhouse overlooking Palm Beach
- An up-close look at Mick’s impressive display of memorabilia and competition surfboards
- A surfing session with Mick at Palm Beach
- A sunset barbecue
- A shopping spree at Mick’s local Rip Curl store. Plus, with Mick will be on hand to offer advice on the best surf-ready gear.
The stay will be available to book on Wednesday,18 December at 10 am AEST via airbnb.com/mickfanning
Enjoy a surf lesson with Mick Fanning. Credit: Luke Marsden
A campaign for water safety
This exclusive stay is not just about fun and adventure; it’s also about promoting water safety. By partnering with Surf Life Saving Australia, Mick Fanning aims to raise awareness of the importance of beach safety and encourage families to enjoy the water responsibly.
Mick said, “I am really excited to host guests on the beautiful Gold Coast. It is near the surf break where my passion for surfing started and then became my career. I hope to encourage people to enjoy our beaches and waterways safely. And to raise awareness to complete the online training now available from Surf Life Saving Australia.”
The news comes off the back of Surf Life Saving Australia launching Beach Passport. This is a new virtual and free course that provides a fun way for the public to gain basic water safety awareness.
Airbnb Country Manager Susan Wheeldon said Airbnb has an important role to play when it comes to educating travellers on water safety.
“Coastal getaways are always popular. Airbnb wants to play its part in keeping people safe while they enjoy our pristine beaches and waterways.”
John Brennan, Head of Commercial at Surf Life Saving Australia, has spoken about how Airbnb’s support will assist the organisation’s mission to educate as many people as possible over the summer.
“Surf Life Saving is thrilled to partner with Airbnb to help deliver valuable water safety education to those visiting our beautiful coastlines.
“Whether it’s educating oneself on the conditions or potential hazards of the local beaches where they are staying or completing Surf Life Saving’s new “Beach Passport” online educational tool, we look forward to working together to strive towards the ever-important mission of zero preventable deaths in Australian waters.”
Breathtaking ocean views at this Gold Coast Airbnb stay. Credit: Luke Marsden
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