You won't be greeted by hula girls serving sunset cocktails. This ain't no tropical affair. But if you don't mind the smell of fish, the fear of sharks, and grinding barrels a long way from help, then hop aboard, and experience Island Life the South Oz way. Jeff Schmucker has done just that, returning from three adventure-filled days and scoring all the way.

Surfing by Josh Fairleigh, Jeff, James Hick, Semi Sklojarev, Dan Roach and James Gogan. Photos by Jeff Schmucker, plus additional shots by Hollie McGowan (the lefthander), Semi and Antoinette.//STUART NETTLE