Nothing like that in australia during the summer time.
Being a beginner I would think you would be best to find some nice shallow sandy beach to learn the skills first then see how it goes.
Although I did see a boat in the middle of botany bay today with a beginner in tow
ALthough it probly wasnt a big enough boat to consider it as being comfortable

If you did it during the winter FNQ might have some shore based option available, and if you shelled out the cash you could even organise a crew on a boat, sh!t I would even consider helping