Sydney’s newest wavepark URBNSURF opens in Sydney Olympic Park

Life’s a beach when you can hit the waves — even if they’re in the middle of suburban Sydney. URBNSURF has opened its doors for the first time in the harbour city.

Sydney’s first Urban Surf wavepark opens on Monday at the Olympic Park in Homebush. Picture: Newscorp - Daily Telegraph / Gaye Gerard

Life’s a beach when you can hit the waves — even if they’re in the middle of suburban Sydney.

URBNSURF Sydney, the harbour city’s first ever wave park, opens its doors at Sydney Olympic Park on Monday, giving Western Sydney residents the chance to catch a wave without spending an hour in the car heading to the nearest beach.

Head of URBNSURF Marketing Hayley Wallace said the wave park would give keen surfers — or those trying out the craft — the chance to practice their surfing skills regardless of ocean surf conditions.

Surfer Summa Longbottom throwing a snap at Sydney’s first ever surf appropriate wave pool, URBNSURF. Picture: Newscorp - Daily Telegraph / Gaye Gerard

“If you’re out in the ocean, it’s not as consistent, and you’re potentially getting a little more stressed around catching different waves,” Ms Wallace said. “(Here), you’re catching a minimum of 12 waves in an hour.”

While a sister park first made waves in Melbourne, long-time surfer Summa Longbottom paid it a visit and loved it so much she applied for a job in Sydney.

Summa couldn’t miss the opportunity to test out the waves in Homebush. Picture: Newscorp - Daily Telegraph / Gaye Gerard

“About a year or two ago I surfed that, and I just loved it,” she said.

“So as soon as I heard about the one opening up here … I knew I was going to come surf it, every day is something different.”

Surf’s Up: First inland surfside eatery open in Sydney

New South Wales first ever inland surf side eatery is now open in Homebush!

Sandy’s is a sunrise to sundown eatery at Homebush’s game changing new surf park, Urbnsurf.

The coastal cafe is open by Applejack Hospitality, who have North Sydney’s Rafi and Potts Points The Butler, to name a few.

It means surfing visitors to the park can be served from breakfast to dinner anything from coffee to cocktails.

Brigitte Roach, Cameron Freno and Pamela Bell, at Sandy’s, AppleJack Hospitality's new cafe at UrbnSurf. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

The venue has a Mexican flair, with guacamole and chips, fish tacos and burrito bowls all highlights of the menu.

There are also seven-poolside cabanas which guests can secure a cabana through pre-ordered menu options with dedicated surfside service.

They also offer pre-booked picnic hampers for those who are two busy hanging ten and don’t have time to order.

Sandy’s is modelled off seaside venues around the world. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

As is open well into the evening. Photographer: Steven Woodburn & Ed Sloane,

The group will also bring a iteration of North Sydney’s fine dining restaurant Rafi to the park later in the year. Rafi UrbnSurf will be accessible for those not attending the surf park.

Breakfast is served. Photographer: Steven Woodburn & Ed Sloane,

In a statement, Applejack Co-Founder Ben Carroll said there partnership with Urbnsurf marked a significant milestone for the company.

“We’re not only thrilled about the prospect of contributing to the vibrant community surrounding this groundbreaking project but also about the opportunity to redefine culinary experiences within the realm of surf culture,” he said.

“As you enter the surf park, you’ll be greeted by our all-day laid-back eatery, Sandy’s, embodying Australian beach culture with food, drinks, and vibes from sun up to sundown for surfers and spectators.”

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