Step inside the ultimate Queenslander-style surf shack dubbed ‘Big Wednesday’

Step inside the ultimate retro surf shack dubbed ‘Big Wednesday’ by its neighbours – and it sits right in front of one of the best breaks in Australia

  • ‘Big Wednesday’, named after an iconic 1970s surfing movie, sits on the main street in Crescent Head
  • The region in NSW has long been known for its fantastic surf breaks and relaxed lifestyle among travellers
  • The Queenslander-style three-bedroom surf shack is set to go up for auction on Saturday February 27 
  • Its in a favoured location for holiday makers just minutes stroll away from Crescent Head main beach 


Step inside a piece of history in this iconic Queenslander-style surf shack its neighbours have dubbed ‘Big Wednesday’ after the 1970s surfing movie of the same name.

The hip three-bedroom beach house, which sits on the main street of NSW beach town Crescent Head, is easily spotted with a large wraparound veranda and two white painted stairs signalling the entry.

In a location favoured by holidaymakers and just minutes away from one of Australia’s most popular surf breaks the property has a fresh white interior with plenty of natural light that real estate agent Nathan Wilson is hoping will give the owners a good result at its auction next Saturday. 

The hip three-bedroom beach house, which sits on the main street of NSW beach town Crescent Head, is easily spotted with a large wraparound veranda and two white painted stairs signalling the entry

In a location favoured by holidaymakers and just minutes away from one of Australia's most popular surf breaks the property has a fresh white interior with plenty of natural light that real estate agent Nathan Wilson is hoping will give the owners a good result at its auction next Saturday

In a location favoured by holidaymakers and just minutes away from one of Australia’s most popular surf breaks the property has a fresh white interior with plenty of natural light that real estate agent Nathan Wilson is hoping will give the owners a good result at its auction next Saturday

Eye-catching from the street, its defining features include a gabled roof, butterfly staircase, hardwood timber floors, stained glass windows, a quaint bay window with bench seat, French doors, rattan pendant lighting, timber deck balcony, decorative lattice, individual fretwork, and wainscotting wall panelling. 

Gorgeous frangipani trees with clusters of colourful flowers surround the home and provide a delightful summer fragrance when they bloom.

The layout includes three generously sized bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry, and powder room, quaint kitchen, and an open plan lounge and dining area.

The layout includes three generously sized bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry, and powder room, quaint kitchen, and an open plan lounge and dining area (pictured)

The layout includes three generously sized bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry, and powder room, quaint kitchen, and an open plan lounge and dining area (pictured)

The bathroom has an eye-catching display of pastel colours and 1970s floor tiling which help to give the home a lived-in feel

A stained glass window in the shower room

The bathroom has an eye-catching display of pastel colours and 1970s floor tiling which help to give the home a lived-in feel

The veranda has spectacular mountain vistas but also allows for glimpses of the beach in front and the shopping village just a short walk away

The veranda has spectacular mountain vistas but also allows for glimpses of the beach in front and the shopping village just a short walk away

The veranda has spectacular mountain vistas but also allows for glimpses of the beach in front and the shopping village just a short walk away. 

This unique property is being sold to new owners fully furnished, so whether you’re seeking the ultimate vacay getaway, seaside investment, Airbnb, or a supercool pad by the beach to call home, you won’t have to worry about decking it out with new equipment.  

Pops of colour only accentuate some of the grander furniture pieces, including a navy velvet lounge, bright red ottoman, and rattan dining table.  

Crescent Head Point is a fantastic right hand wave breaking up to 400 metres in the right conditions and nearby Crescent Head Front Beach offers a variety of right and left hand barrelling waves in a combination of north or south swell directions, if that’s what you’re looking for.

It’s a popular jaunt for Sydneysiders to visit over the summer holidays and would no doubt bring ample return to the buyer should they decide to rent it out. 

The kitchen (pictured) is quaint, which is perfect if the new owners plan on making it a holiday rental (pictured)

The kitchen (pictured) is quaint, which is perfect if the new owners plan on making it a holiday rental (pictured)

The dining room has a wooden table and set of rattan chairs to accompany it (pictured)

The dining room has a wooden table and set of rattan chairs to accompany it (pictured)