The SurfStitch Journal

Surf. Travel.
Culture. Life.

Stories, guides and recommendations for those who live the coastal way — in and out of the water.

A half-eaten Australian meat pie steaming in its paper bag on the bonnet of a ute, surfboard in the tray and a point break behind
Australian Surf Coast Pies: Guide to the Post-Surf Car Park Ritual
|Baker
The bakeries worth a detour after a surf, from Noosa to WA, and the closest break to each. Read more...
4 min read 07 Oct 2026
Festival crowd with arms raised in front of an outdoor stage at sunset, gum trees to one side and a campsite of tents on the hill behind
Australian Music Festivals 2026: Coasting Into Summer
|Min
Line-ups are landing and tickets are moving. Five coastal festivals heading into summer, and planning to save your weekend. Read more...
9 min read 28 Sep 2026
Surfer in a helmet riding a Super73 e-bike with a surfboard on a side rack along a beachfront path at dusk
E-Bikes on the Coast: More Fun, Fewer Car Parks and What to Know Before You Buy
|Simon
Why short trips are better on two wheels, and rules worth knowing before you buy e-bikes. Read more...
6 min read 25 Sep 2026
Walker on a sandstone ledge above the Hawkesbury River on the Great North Walk, with waratah and yellow heath in flower and the rail bridge in the distance
Great North Walk in Two Days: Cowan to Brooklyn, and a Station With No Road
|Simon
Cowan to Brooklyn on foot, a night in a fishing village, and a train that only stops if you wave. Read more...
8 min read 18 Sep 2026
Freshly waxed surfboard lying in beach grass with a block of surf wax and a wax comb on the deck, board bag and ute alongside at sunrise
How to Wax a Surfboard: The Board Care Guide Your Local Never Gave You
|Baker
How to choose the right wax, properly wax your board, store it, and seal a ding. Read more...
7 min read 15 Sep 2026
Sunrise over an Australian coastal headland
Hikes, Street & Sea: Three Guides to the Australian Coast
|Simon, Min, Baker - The SurfStitch Crew
Trails, gigs and surf breaks along the Australian coast. New guides from the SurfStitch crew, updated daily. Read more...
2 min read 06 Sep 2026
Hidden Campsites on the NSW Coast (That Still Have Surf)
Hidden Campsites on the NSW Coast (That Still Have Surf)
|Rob Moore
Six under-the-radar coastal campsites in NSW — practical guide to what's there, what's in the water nearby, and how to actually get a booking. Read more...
Outdoors
9 min read 30 Mar 2026
The Best Festivals and Events in Australia 2026
The Best Festivals and Events in Australia 2026
|Rob Moore
From Bells Beach to the Gold Coast — the Australian festivals and events worth putting in your diary in 2026, and what to wear to them. Read more...
Events
8 min read 30 Mar 2026
Aerial view of a surf town on the Australian coast
Australia's Best Surf Towns, Ranked
|Rob Moore
From Byron Bay to Margaret River — we rank Australia's best surf towns by waves, vibe, and lifestyle. Read more...
Outdoors
9 min read 30 Mar 2026

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