First look at the huge wave pool and surf lodge coming to Sydney

Water-loving families will soon be able to enjoy a surf holiday like no other at the world-first Wisemans Ferry Surf Lodge in Sydney’s north. 

Nestled on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, the Wisemans Ferry Surf Lodge will be the first of its kind featuring a wave pool the size of four football fields. 

Due to open in 2022, this 18-hectare property will feature a giant wave pool, a nine-hole golf course, hotel suites, a restaurant and conference facilities. Currently on the site is a 90s-built hotel that will be transformed into 54 suites designed by renowned architect Kelvin Ho. His previous work includes a range of Merivale venues as well as resorts in the Maldives.

There won’t be a beach in sight, yet 2.5-metre waves will be generated in the wave pool all year round. The waves will roll in 17 seconds apart so that everyone can have a turn. They will take form in a variety of shapes, with each ride lasting about 10-12 seconds.

The resort is also striving to be as eco-friendly as possible with plans to use filtered water from the Hawkesbury River to fill the pool.

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Making waves

“As a Sydney surfer, we don’t have the access to consistent, high-quality waves all year round like other parts of Australia,” said John Du Vernet, the lodge co-founder.

“Advances in wave-making technology can completely change that reality. What we’ll create at Wisemans is a solution to access the types of waves we’d often have to travel overseas for; waves we dream about.”

A team of professional surfers, including Stephanie Gilmore and Joel Parkinson, also collaborated on the project so expect quality waves that are perfect for beginners. 

However, access to Wisemans Ferry Surf Lodge may not be as simple as booking a one-off stay. Wisemans Ferry Surf lodge has revealed that it will operate on a membership model, where members pay a fee to access the facilities. Details on how much this exclusive membership will cost are expected to be revealed in 2021.

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Images supplied by Wisemans Ferry Surf Lodge.

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