The Kodiak Great Aussie Drop Bear at Coogee Beach

Overview

Now that temperatures are rising, the beach is one of the only places to get a little respite, especially if your pad's air-con is lacking or nonexistent. Yet one problem that beachgoers encounter again and again is how to get their hands on a cold drink without having to say goodbye to their prime position on the shoreline.

For one day only, Aussie cooler and drinksware brand Kodiak has come up with a nifty solution — the Great Aussie Kodiak Drop Bear. Taking to the skies above Coogee Beach's Dunningham Reserve from 12–1pm on Saturday, January 31, beachgoers will encounter ice-cold drinks descending on a beachfront drop zone.

While not quite the same as Australia's favourite mythical creature that we love to confuse tourists with, Kodiak's drop bear appears in the form of a drone, supplying free Red Bull, Heaps Normal and Posca Sparkling Prebiotic Soda to thirsty attendees. Plus, those who register for a delivery will also receive a complimentary Kodiak Tumbler valued at $39.95.

"When introducing Kodiak to Aussies this summer, we wanted to do something memorable, but also practical, just like our brand," says Kodiak founder David Yates. "Our products are extremely high quality and use extensive tech features to ensure they keep drinks icy no matter how hot it gets — and this weekend is the perfect way to prove it."