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Freshwater Beach - Freshwater
25 Charles St, Freshwater NSW 2096, Australia Phone: +6129905 6288 Average Price: $ 4 per person Not AvailableAbout
A stunning family beach wedged between two headlands, Freshwater is a short walk north from Manly. A coastal walk further north will take you to Curl Curl. The north headland provides excellent protection from the summer northeaster, and waves are fairly consistent right along the beach thanks to reliable sandbanks. An eight-lane 50-metre saltwater pool at the north end is a favourite with lap swimmers.Freshwater's unique claim to fame is that this is where surfboard riding was popularised inAustralia by Hawaiian "Duke" Kahanamoku. Duke famously carved a board from a piece of local timber and demonstrated surfing for an enthralled crowd on 15 January 1915. A life-size statue of Duke Kahanamoku on the northern headland commemorates the historic day.Freshwater is part of the Manly-Freshwater National and World Surfing Reserve that recognises the historical, cultural and environmental values of famous surfing beaches.
