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Surfest 2017 in Newcastle, Australia features the Maitland and Port Stephens Toyota Pro (Men’s WSL QS 6000) and the crowdfunded Anditi Women’s Pro (Women’s WSL QS 6000), along with eight supporting events. The event is made possible with the support of the New South Wales government through Destination NSW, Maitland and Port Stephens Toyota and Newcastle City Council. Surfest Newcastle Australia festival is conducted over 16 days from February 11-26, 2017 at Merewether beach, a recognised Australian National Surfing Reserve. Merewether is home to festival patron and Australia’s most accomplished men’s world professional surfing champion, four-time world champion Mark Richards (1979-82). Mark presents the winner with a trophy in his likeness. 2017 marks the festival’s 32nd year and with over 800 national and international competitors, Surfest is the largest festival of surfing in the southern hemisphere.