The 2025 Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance isn’t just a surf comp—it’s a gathering of icy Jim Beams, salty locals, big time heroes and future legends, all chasing a whole lot of good times for its biggest showdown yet.
From April 12-13, the Gold Coast's famous right-hand point, Burleigh Heads, will host the 12th edition of the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final, where the best boardrider clubs in Australia will vie for the big title.
And because nothing goes better with high-stakes surfing than good tunes and cold drinks, you’ll find a beast of a bar with a rooftop vantage point, serving up ice-cold Jim Beam & Colas while you watch the action unfold. Jim Beam Sunset Sessions will also fire up each evening, with a retro Kombi-turned-DJ booth spinning golden-hour grooves from 5:30pm. It’s the perfect excuse to round up the crew, kick back and let the tunes carry you into the night.
For those who geek out over the art of shaping foam and fiberglass, Aussie surfboard maverick Nev Hyman will be around too, talking shop and showcasing a mini surfboard museum packed with four of his most iconic designs. But the real scene-stealer? The Together Board—a 20-foot monster, created in partnership with Jim Beam, made for up to five salties to ride the wave as one.
Whether you’re there to cheer on your local club, sip on a cold one from a rooftop bar or nerd out over Nev’s board archive, the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final presented by NRMA insurance is where you need to be. Clear your schedule, book your flights and get ready—Burleigh is about to turn it on.
The Details
What: Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance
Where: Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast
When: Saturday 12 April and Sunday 13 April, 2025
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