Plans for incredible $100m surf park, accommodation The Break Surf Stay at Aldinga revealed

Plans for a $100m world-class surf park and accommodation project in Adelaide’s south have been released after council approved planning. See the designs here.

South Australia’s picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula will soon be home to a world-class surf park and tourism destination, with plans for ‘The Break Surf & Stay’ unveiled. Picture: Supplied

Plans for a $100m wave pool development in Adelaide’s south have been released to the public, showcasing breathtaking views and hospitality.

Aldinga will soon be home to a world-class surf park and tourism destination, with designs for The Break Surf & Stay finally revealed after Onkaparinga Council approved planning consent on Thursday night.

The Break was first revealed in January via an Onkaparinga councillor’s Facebook post.

The 7.1ha precinct boasts cutting-edge ‘Endless Surf’ technology that can generate 2.1m waves for rides of up to 18 seconds.

It would be the first surf park in the Southern Hemisphere to employ the next-gen technology

It also includes a surf academy, 35 short-stay villas and a craft brewhouse and licensed restaurant, with coastal-inspired community facilities by local architects Studio Gram for an authentic “barefoot luxury” experience.

The ‘Endless Surf’ technology waves are made using air and pressure within pneumatic chambers, allowing for flexibility of waves for all kinds of surfers.

South Australia’s picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula will soon be home to a world-class surf park and tourism destination, with plans for ‘The Break Surf & Stay’ unveiled. Picture: Supplied

On Thursday, Onkaparinga Council’s assessment panel granted planning consent for the facility at Lot 3, Tuit Rd, Aldinga – immediately west of the Pt Willunga Tourist Park.

The proposed development includes a wellness studio, retail and rental store for boards and wetsuits, lifeguard and first aid facilities, all-abilities changerooms, parking facilities and native landscaping with more than 300 trees planted at the site.

It will also serve as an ideal venue for local, state, national and international surfing competitions and events.

About 300 jobs will be created during construction and 60 full-time workers needed upon completion.

More than 300,000 annual visitors are expected to visit The Break, which is scheduled to open mid-2026.

Co-founding partner and surfer Ben McCarthy - group development manager of URBNSURF, operators of Australia’s first commercial surf park in Melbourne, said SA had an untapped market for “health and wellness, active and surf tourism”.

“We believe this transformational project will help to unlock that opportunity for the region and the state. And that’s to say nothing of the benefits of attracting new visitors to this region’s world class vineyards, beaches, eateries, trails and landscapes,” he said.

The project aims to foster healthy, active communities through an onsite surf academy and grow surfing in South Australia, particularly among children and disadvantaged groups.

The planned entry to the The Break Surf & Stay. Picture: Supplied

“The Break’s active tourism offering extends well beyond the surf lagoon, with visitors encouraged to take advantage of children’s nature play areas and skateable landscaping, as well as explore nearby coastal walks, cycling trails and beaches,” a spokesperson said.

A council spokesperson said the developers must now seek building consent for engineering and structural matters, before full development approval.

“Several reserved matters – including lighting, traffic, landscaping, acoustic testing and stormwater – require further assessment to the satisfaction of the council’s assessment manager before full development approval is granted,” they said.

“The applicant is required to seek agreement from state agencies such as SA Water for provision of particular services prior to commencing any building work.”

Tourism Minister Zoe Bettison said the projects that embraced a different type of tourism were critical for SA.

“There’s no doubt that the Fleurieu and McLaren Vale are already world-renowned destinations, and The Break will add another layer of wellness and surf-inspired tourism for the region while also driving economic and social outcomes for the local community,” she said.

“I commend the team for their bold vision and investment in the South Australian tourism landscape and look forward to seeing these beautiful plans shape into reality.”

Construction is expected to begin early next year.