If you can believe it, the end of summer is nigh. To help us through it, the world has gifted us an extra day to drink by the beach while watching the sun set.
In honour of the last day of summer — and the blessed leap year — the Harbord Beach Hotel is hosting a season-ending shindig in its courtyard, mere stumbling distance from Freshwater Beach. There'll be chilled rosé and cocktails flowing, and plenty of pints and tinnies from the likes of Furphy, Stone & Wood and 4 Pines.
Local northern beaches artists will be responsible for the soundtrack from 4.30–11.30pm, with Nick Stenmark, Friendless, Erin Marshall & Muma Megs, and Lozd all taking to the stage. In between sets, you can refuel on snags in bread from a sizzling barbecue, as well as the likes of nachos, prawns and pork sliders.
To help you get home (or kick on) at the end of the night, there'll be free buses running to Manly from 10.30pm till midnight.
It's free to get in, but you can register here to secure your attendance.
Top image: Jasper Ave