About the Aussies

The Whereis® Australian Surf Life Saving Championships is Surf Life Saving’s biggest celebration, bringing together clubs and members from across the country, showcasing our finest surf lifesavers.

2010 promises to be big with The ‘Aussies’ returning to Kurrawa Beach for the first time in three years. The Gold Coast is set to come alive with more than 7500 competitors expected to take part.

Competitors will battle it out on the sand and in the surf across more than 295 exhilarating Surf Life Saving events during six days of action-packed competition.

The Whereis® Aussies is the largest sporting event of its type in the world. And yet it remains uniquely Australian – the Aussies is actually one of only few national championships that is open up to all members. Regardless of age or experience, the Whereis® Aussies caters for all members – whether you're 16 or 60, there is an event for you. 

The Whereis® Aussies represents the peak national competition for surf lifesavers who give up their time to patrol the nation’s beaches.

Some of the highlights include feature events such as Ironman and Ironwoman racing, surf boats, ski paddling, beach flags, and more. And it’s all FREE to the public.