Duke Kahanamoku Blue Plaque
Highlights
- Discover unique stories that shaped NSW's rich history.
- Experience a deeper connection to local places through Blue Plaques.
- Visit the iconic site where surfing was popularised in Australia.
Overview
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Duke Kahanamoku who is credited with popularising the sport of surfing in Australia.
Visit the blue plaque at Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club, Kooloora Ave, Freshwater NSW 2096 and scan the QR code there to learn more.
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Access and Inclusion Statement
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
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Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)