National Gathering 2027
Stay tuned for National Gathering 2027 - Phillip Island Victoria
Venue: Phillip Island Adventure Resort https://piar.cyc.org.au Thursday 25th March - Monday 29th March
Tickets will be released around November 2026!!
What to bring:
Fitted sheet for a single bed.
Pillow’s are provided but you will need a pillow slip.
Sleeping bag.
2x towels: beach and bath
Clothes: shoes, hat, sunnies, rain jacket.
Surf gear: surf board, swimmers/wetsuit, surfboard wax, zinc and sunscreen.
Bible, pen and notebook.
Phone charger, toiletries, drink bottle and any personal medication.
VENUE INFO:
The Adventure Resort is situated on 80 beautiful acres right in the heart of Phillip Island. There are a variety of attractions within walking distance of the venue including: A Maze ‘n’ Things, Koala Conservation Centre and Smiths Beach which is well-known for its abundant rock pools.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES: The Guest Laundry has a Washing Machine, Clothes Dryer/Drying Room, Clothes line, Iron and Ironing Board for guest use free of charge. Washing powder is available upon request.
CARS & PARKING: The Boom Gate at the Main Entrance will open upon approach. Park cars near your assigned rooms or as directed. Please do not drive on grassed areas. A speed limit of 10 km/h and the usual road safety rules apply on camp. Parking on the property is at the owner's risk.
Please note EV Vehicles are not to be charged onsite. We do not have charging facilities for electric cars. There is a charging station in Cowes – 83 Thompson Ave.
Christian Surfers Australia National Gathering
The Christian Surfers National Gathering is held every year over the Easter period. The conference is held in a different location each year and attracts from two to three hundred participants.
The highlight of the conference is the Easter Sunday dawn paddle out. A paddle out is a traditional Hawaiian tribute to honor the life and legacy of a person who has passed away, particularly within the surfing community. It involves surfers paddling out to sea to form a circle, share memories, and sometimes spread the ashes of the deceased.
Christian Surfers paddle out on Easter Sunday to remember and reflect on the death of Jesus. The ceremony is simple, a short talk from a respected elder in the Christian Surfers community, Amazing Grace is sung, and the surfers paddle out, forming the shape of a cross in the water.
After a minute’s silence is held to reflect, the surfers shout, ‘He has risen’, this is a powerful moment for all involved as they splash the water and celebrate that Jesus died but then he rose again to life.
After the paddle out we often have some participants deciding to be baptised, this is always a special time to witness and a celebration for all.
Steve Bailey, Christian Surfers National Director, has been participating in Christian Surfers Paddle outs for the past 30 years. According to Steve “Christian Surfers is not big on traditions but this is a really important one that we as a mission, family and as surfers culturally remember that Christ rose three days after being crucified. It brings us together and builds unity of purpose and connection. It is such a unique experience to be a part of that words just don't cover.”
PAST National Gathering Highlights
2025 National Gathering Coffs Harbour, Northern NSW.
2024 National Gathering, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Video credit to Jordy Relf. Drone footage credit Caloundra Surf Photography.
EVENT PARTNERS
Thank you to our generous partners who help to make National Gathering possible. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please download the NATIONAL GATHERING SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL HERE.
For any sponsorship related enquiries please contact [email protected]
