Behind The Lens: GC photographer Shayne Nienaber takes us behind-the-scenes of his five favourite surf shots

Behind The Lens: GC photographer Shayne Nienaber takes us behind-the-scenes of his five favourite surf shots

Shayne Nienaber is originally from Durban, South Africa, but made the move to Australia in search of a new life for his family. He settled on the Gold Coast due to its similarity with Durban Beach and its wave-rich coastline. Shayne prides himself on his work ethic...
Coolum Beach turns on a solid swell for the Woolworths QLD Junior Titles finals

Coolum Beach turns on a solid swell for the Woolworths QLD Junior Titles finals

SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND (Sunday 13 June 2021) – The winners of the 2021 Woolworths Queensland Junior Titles – Event One – were decided today in solid conditions at Coolum Beach. Competitors were welcomed with a strong three foot swell, that, although slow at times,...
Sunshine Coasters win three out of four divisions of the Woolworths QLD Grom Titles in near-perfect conditions at Duranbah Beach

Sunshine Coasters win three out of four divisions of the Woolworths QLD Grom Titles in near-perfect conditions at Duranbah Beach

GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Sunday 6 June 2021) – Wow. What a day! The winners of the 2021 Woolworths Queensland Grommet Titles – Event One – were decided in near-perfect surfing conditions at Duranbah Beach. After an early start at the ever-reliable D-Bah,...
The Gold Coast Open x STAB Electric Acid Surfboard Test

The Gold Coast Open x STAB Electric Acid Surfboard Test

Did you hear about, or even better – attend – the Gold Coast Open at Burleigh Heads? As the GCO wrapped for the day on the Sunday afternoon, a STAB Electric Acid Surfboard Test took over the point for two hours. It was the first time The Test had been run...
A discussion with Gold Coast film dynamo Dan Scott on his latest movie/masterpiece, ‘Surfing’

A discussion with Gold Coast film dynamo Dan Scott on his latest movie/masterpiece, ‘Surfing’

View the trailer here We here at Surfing Queensland were able to catch Dan Scott’s latest film ‘Surfing’ at the recent Gold Coast Open cinema evening on Burleigh Hill. We were impressed, to say the least, and decided to get Dan on the phone, stat, to...