With the Band:
Love Drunk Hearts
Love Drunk Hearts make music that speaks to the messiness, beauty, and complexity of modern life. Drawing widely from indie, classic and surf rock influences, their songs land in an interesting sonic middle ground; a space that allows for atmosphere to build and stories to develop. We recently caught up with the band when they […]
The Bennetts
SHAPING AUSTRALIAN SURF CULTURE If you spotted one of these three locals around Freshwater, you’d be forgiven in not recognising them as the unassuming Bennetts of Bennett Surfboards, one of the longest-running surfboard manufacturers in the world. https://harbordhotel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HH-QA-Compressed_-MASTER-Bennets-Interview-04.mp4.mp4 The legacy of Bennett Surfboards is huge. Walk down to any major beach in Australia and you’ll […]
Meet the Team: Bar Manager, Jordy
Bar manager Jordan Taylor is a man of many words and even more talent. He’s smart, creative and a wee bit scientific — an ideal combination for the person heading up beverages at Harbord Hotel. This season, Jordy put his skills to good use from the comfort of his rave cave — the name we’ve […]
Simon Anderson: The Unassuming Champion
Don’t be surprised if you never hear Narrabeen native Simon Anderson spin a lengthy yarn about his success surfing the waves at home and abroad. “My throat gets a bit scratchy when I talk too much. It’s a result of board making, all the dust,” he says. “I had no aspirations, no ambition so much. […]
The Shape of Beauty
Rock up to Freshwater Beach on the first Sunday morning of each month and you’ll be greeted by a spectacular wave of longboards lined up across the sand.
