Coming Soon: Urbnsurf's First Sydney Surf Park Has Started Pumping Out Waves Ahead of Its May Opening
The 3.6-hectare site is the brand's second in the country, and features a lagoon about the same size as the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Surf's up at Sydney Olympic Park — and before autumn is over, you'll be able to take to the waves without hitting the beach in the Harbour City. Originally greenlit back in 2017, construction on Urbnsurf Sydney's massive man-made surf park has been underway for a while now, with the facility targeting opening before winter 2024 since last year. Here comes the news we've all been waiting for, then: first, that the site has begun pumping out waves; second, that it has an exact launch date.
Mark Monday, May 13 in your diary. That's when the $75-million development will open at its 3.6-hectare venue, giving Sydney its first Urbnsurf complete with perfect waves year-round, plus impressive food and beverage offerings. Expect to have company, though, as the park — the brand's second in Australia, after opening in Melbourne in 2020 — can accommodate up to 1000 people a day.
Sydney surfers can look forward a diamond-shaped lagoon with waves up to two metres in height. Thanks to LED lighting illuminating the man-made waves after dark, visitors will also have the option of an evening swim. The lagoon will be capable of churning out waves every eight seconds, with surfers set to catch between ten and 12 waves per hour.
And the pool isn't small — it's about the same size as the Sydney Cricket Ground. It'll host a range of sessions catering to all types of surfers, whether you're just learning, are returning to the sport or consider yourself an expert.
When surfers are done riding waves, Urbnsurf Sydney will also feature a wellness studio, skate park, Rip Curl store and a surf academy for those looking to take their skills to the next level. Just keen to swim, not surf? There's a pool for that as well.
Plus, Sydney hospitality group Applejack has been put in charge of the culinary offerings at the park, as announced in 2023. Applejack owns and operates venues across Sydney such as Forrester's, The Butler, RAFI and Bopp & Tone. The team will be bringing the same produce- and service-driven approach found at its venues to Urbnsurf Sydney's premium restaurant with a rooftop terrace, waterfront cafe and takeaway kiosk.
Applejack joins the Urbnsurf family alongside farm-to-table favourites Three Blue Ducks, who provide the food and drink offerings down in Melbourne.
Find Urbnsurf Sydney at Sydney Olympic Park from Monday, May 13, 2024.
