Visitors to Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast don’t need perfect waves to make the most of a summer of surf.

(TRAVPR.COM) AUSTRALIA - January 12th, 2014 - Visitors to Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast don’t need perfect waves to make the most of a summer of surf.

The region has always been a magnet for surfers and their families. Now two major events trace the rich cultural and artistic links to the sport. 

Sunshine Coast Council’s Caloundra Regional Galleryis exhibiting Sons of Beaches 72 until February 2 (2014) that highlights the development of the surfing movement from the early 1970s. Works from the Sunshine Coast Corporate Art Collection will also be on view further exploring surfing culture.

Surf cult movies Morning of the Earth will be screened at the gallery on Sunday, 12 January at 2pm and Endless Summer on Sunday, January 19, at 2pm. No charge but bookings required online via the council’s Caloundra Regional Gallery link.

The gallery at 22 Omrah Ave has free entry and is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm.

The Events Centre Caloundra, just a short walk away in Minchinton Street, compliments the gallery exhibition with Surfing the Decades featuring an evolutionary range of unique and classic surfboards that have shaped the way surfing has evolved. Surfing the Decades is open Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm, with a gold coin donation.

Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Coast Destination Limited, Simon Ambrose, said many people had a strong connection with surfing culture and folklore, and the displays would rekindle memories of an iconic lifestyle.

“This is a rare opportunity for visitors to savour a unique package of memorabilia, and stories, with many of the items in the collections privately owned and unlikely to appear in public again,” Mr Ambrose said.

For great value accommodation deals with no booking fees go to www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au/caloundra

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