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The Surf Gallery A world class exhibition of vintage and modern surfboards located on the south coast of Western Australia. Restoration and repairs. Coffee and cake.

We have over 20 National Surfing Reserves in Australia.The initiative was founded in 2005 and was designed to protect ic...
21/10/2026

We have over 20 National Surfing Reserves in Australia.

The initiative was founded in 2005 and was designed to protect iconic coastal sites of environmental, cultural, sporting, and historical significance. The primary focus is to safeguard waves, shorelines, and local surf culture from urban or industrial threats.

Sites were chosen for their exceptional wave quality, deep-rooted cultural or spiritual status in the surfing community, and a strong connected history with local boardriders or surf lifesaving clubs.

I first visited Angourie in 1975, then in 1981 and again in 1997… and now in 2026. The surrounding area has changed enormously but the little pocket of paradise that is Angourie Point was just as I remembered it. The waves weren’t firing this time… but it was still the most beautiful location that always takes me back to my Morning of the Earth days.

Such a special place.

The light of surfing history will always shine brightly on Larry Bertlemann. He was the inspiration for a generation of ...
14/10/2026

The light of surfing history will always shine brightly on Larry Bertlemann. He was the inspiration for a generation of surfers and changed the way we approached riding waves in the 1970’s and 80’s. We knew him as The Rubberman, simply by the way he surfed.

One of the favourite boards in my collection is this late 1970’s Larry Bertlemann twin fin. The Rubberman inspired our generation of surfers to try things on a wave that we’d never seen before. We also translated his moves to our skateboarding and it defined the way we skated. We all wanted to do a layback like Larry.

With his recent passing, we’ve sadly lost another true legend of surfing, but he will never be forgotten.

For those of us in the twighlight of our surfing days we are just thankful we can still get in the water and attempt to stand up like we used to. The days of attempting to pull moves like Larry are well gone, but in his famous words… “anything is possible” and he remains an inspiration.

Ride the eternal wave forever the Rubberman.

The NSW hinterland… random art, a scarecrow festival and a gorgeous little cafe with a border collie named Buddy. Never ...
06/10/2026

The NSW hinterland… random art, a scarecrow festival and a gorgeous little cafe with a border collie named Buddy.

Never a dull moment on the road to nowhere.

Waterfalls, mountain streams and forest walks. You don’t need to go too far from the coast in NSW to be in another world...
01/10/2026

Waterfalls, mountain streams and forest walks. You don’t need to go too far from the coast in NSW to be in another world. We love the ocean and the forest in equal parts and we’re feeling so lucky to travel this beautiful country and to see all it has to offer.

Our last look at the ocean before heading back inland for a couple of weeks. This was a zipper fast righthander at Hawks...
01/10/2026

Our last look at the ocean before heading back inland for a couple of weeks. This was a zipper fast righthander at Hawks Nest, NSW… with Cabbage Tree Island in the background.

Good things come in small packages. The Tacking Point lighthouse stands at only 8m tall, but did a mighty job in protect...
23/09/2026

Good things come in small packages. The Tacking Point lighthouse stands at only 8m tall, but did a mighty job in protecting mariners from the rugged mid-north coast of NSW.

Built in 1879, it’s one of Australia’s oldest and likely the cutest. Although surfing and vintage surfboards are my life’s passion, my working career was mainly as a maritime cartographer. Lighthouses and all things nautical therefore hold a special interest for me… and this one is a cracker!!!

It was a privilege to be invited to meet with key committee members and volunteers at the Port Macquarie Surfing Museum ...
21/09/2026

It was a privilege to be invited to meet with key committee members and volunteers at the Port Macquarie Surfing Museum as they navigate the path forward into a new purpose built museum. The photos were taken in their temporary arrangements, but give an insight into some of the impressive boards and exhibits that they hold.

Our Surf Gallery in Albany/Denmark, on the opposite side of Australia, has always had a very close relationship with the Port Macquarie Surfing Museum. We often spoke with eachother to gain knowledge about surfboards and surf history from our respective west and east coast areas.

Carol and I were stoked to be invited, as part of their journey into a new purpose built building, to impart our knowledge, experience, concepts and ideas from when we set up and operated The Surf Gallery on the south coast of WA.

It was particularly special to catch up again with our original contact from all those years ago, Adam Roh (see last photo). We have remained good friends with Adam and Joanne through our shared interest in surfing, surf history and surf museums.

We sincerely wish the new committee all the very best as they move forward with their impressive building project. They have an ambitious plan to create something very special and we are only too happy to assist where we can along the way.

Port Macquarie Surfing Museum

Our final day at Crescent Head. It was very hard to leave such perfect surf behind this morning, but new adventures awai...
19/09/2026

Our final day at Crescent Head. It was very hard to leave such perfect surf behind this morning, but new adventures await as we head back inland to escape the school holiday coastal madness.

I certainly filled my cup with a good dose of great surf and good vibes in Crescent over the past couple of weeks. We’ll be back for sure!!!

Crescent Head was dedicated as a National Surfing Reserve in 2008 and the circular plaque stands proudly on the headland...
17/09/2026

Crescent Head was dedicated as a National Surfing Reserve in 2008 and the circular plaque stands proudly on the headland overlooking the magnificent waves that roll down the point. This recognition will ensure that the area is preserved and protected as a significant mecca for surfing into the future and recognises the location as one of the world’s great surfing environments.

There have only been a handful of such National Surfing Reserve dedications throughout Australia and Crescent Head is very worthy of such an honour. The connection that this place has to Australian surf culture from the 1950’s to the present day is unquestioned.

It has been an absolute privilege to spend 2 weeks at Crescent Head and to enjoy day after day of perfect longboard waves with so many likeminded surfers who understand and appreciate the significance of this special place.

We’ve just spent an amazing week in Crescent Head with these two beautiful people meg tucker c: and Jordan Morris They’r...
16/09/2026

We’ve just spent an amazing week in Crescent Head with these two beautiful people meg tucker c: and Jordan Morris

They’re boJordan Morrisal to us and the positive energy they bring to everyone and everything around them is a joy to behold.

We all felt very proud to fly the West Aussie flag at the Old Mal National titles, both in and out of the water. Crescent delivered epic waves for the duration of the competition and everyone else delivered the stoke. We made many new friends in the old Mal community and created memories that will stay with us forever.

Crescent Head will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. It’s all that small coastal surfing towns should be… the vibe, the surf and the stoke.

They have a saying here… “It’s always pleasant in Crescent”. Personally I think that’s an understatement, but it does rhyme nicely!!!

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50750 South Coast Highway, Youngs Siding
Young's Siding, WA
6330

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+61417956640

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