Australia is very much 'The Lucky Country' when it comes to surfing. It has the largest stretch of coastline of any island in the world, and a large portion of it is surfable. Many of the best surfing areas of Australia are accessible by road, but many aren't which makes them even better when you do find them. There's still plenty of secret spots in Australia that only a hand full of people know about, and some great breaks that are still yet unsurfed.

Because of the sheer size of Australia and the large stretches of isolated and unpopulated areas, locals hope that these untouched beaches will remain in their current pristine condition. When travelling to remote areas across untouched sand dunes and beaches, remember to try not disturb plant life or animals and please take all you're rubbish back out, including cigarette butts.

Because of the isolation and desolate areas some of these spots are in, remember to take enough food, fresh water and petrol to get you in and out safely. A good rule to remember is that if you are on a paved road, then it is likely to see traffic every day or two. If it's a dirt road, you may not see another car for a few days, or even a few weeks. Prepare yourself accordingly.

There are surf beaches on both the west and south facing coasts - known locally to Adelaide surfers as the Mid South Coast and the Far South Coast. Surf spots of note Seaford and Moana on the Mid South Coast.

On the Far South Coast, west from the mouth of the Murray River, you���ll find Waitpinga Beach and Parsons Beach, to name a couple, that have large swells direct from the Southern Ocean. As with all breaks; tides, wind direction and swell size affect the quality of the waves. The south coast offers a range of surfing experiences. Waitpinga Beach is notorious for its rips, so make sure you���re careful and always surf with a friend.

Goolwa Beach is perfect if you���re just learning to surf. There are plenty of places nearby to hire a surfboard or even take a lesson. Some surfing lesson companies will even give you a ride from Adelaide.

The most southerly section of the South Australia coast from the border to Kingston SE is very similar to Victoria's southern coast. Lots of limestone reefs with beaches between. But again you will need to explore. This coastline is also right open to the southern ocean. From Kingston SE the coast swings NW and is mostly a large unbroken beach, surfing potential is limited by access (there are very few places to access the beach and a 4WD is necessary) and size usually decreases the further north you move. This beach ends at Victor Harbour and in this area there are reef and beach breaks, although Kangaroo Island can block swell.