• Home
    • About
    • History
  • Festival 2027
  • Duke Paoa Kahanamoku
    • Duke & Australia
    • Duke's Freshwater Statue
    • The Freshwater Board
  • Gallery
    • Year 1: 15 January 2011
    • Year 2: 14 January 2012
    • Year 3: 13 January 2013
    • Year 4: 11 January 2014
    • Year 5: 9-10 January 2015
    • 2024: 11-13 January
    • 2025: 9-12 January
  • Contact
Duke's Day
  • Home
    • About
    • History
  • Festival 2027
  • Duke Paoa Kahanamoku
    • Duke & Australia
    • Duke's Freshwater Statue
    • The Freshwater Board
  • Gallery
    • Year 1: 15 January 2011
    • Year 2: 14 January 2012
    • Year 3: 13 January 2013
    • Year 4: 11 January 2014
    • Year 5: 9-10 January 2015
    • 2024: 11-13 January
    • 2025: 9-12 January
  • Contact
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The Australian festival celebrating the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku. 

THREE PILLARS. ONE LEGACY.​

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SURFING
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CULTURE
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ENVIRONMENT
Celebrating Australian surfing history and inspiring the next generations in and out of the water. 
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Honouring Hawaiian and Australian cultures through story, music, dance and shared experiences. 
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Protecting our oceans and coastline through education, action and sustainable choices. 
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THE MAN. THE LEGEND. THE LEGACY.

DUKE KAHANAMOKU
Olympian. Actor. Sheriff. Ambassador of ALOHA. 
Duke shared the spirit of Aloha and the joy of surfing with the world, forging a powerful connection  between Hawai'i and Australia that continues to inspire. 
discover Duke's story

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

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WHAT'S ON

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SURFING PARTICIPATION
Grommets & open divisions honouring Duke's spirit. 
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CULTURAL 
PROGRAM

Hula, music, ceremony and storytelling.
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BEACH CLEAN &
OCEAN ACTION 

Community clean up and ocean education. 
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DUKE'S MOVIE
NIGHTS

Surf films, ocean films and  yarning sessions.
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BEACH MARKETS & FOOD 
Local markers, sustainable brands, and delicious food. 
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©Duke’s Day 2026
  • Home
    • About
    • History
  • Festival 2027
  • Duke Paoa Kahanamoku
    • Duke & Australia
    • Duke's Freshwater Statue
    • The Freshwater Board
  • Gallery
    • Year 1: 15 January 2011
    • Year 2: 14 January 2012
    • Year 3: 13 January 2013
    • Year 4: 11 January 2014
    • Year 5: 9-10 January 2015
    • 2024: 11-13 January
    • 2025: 9-12 January
  • Contact