HomePublic NoticeboardAnnouncementDuke's Day: 9 - 12 January 2025

Duke’s Day: 9 – 12 January 2025

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A weekend of celebration. Come together at Freshwater Beach in the spirit of a remarkable global ambassador to share our love of the ocean.

Duke’s Day 2025, a vibrant celebration of the 110th anniversary of Duke Kahanamoku’s historic visit to Australia, an event that profoundly shaped the nation’s sporting history and ignited our surfing culture.

The festivities kick off with an Opening Aloha Party on Thursday 9 January, sharing the Aloha spirit for a warm welcome to the days ahead full of surfing, movies, markets and ocean friendship.

Learn more here: http://www.dukesday.com

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