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Kite Day doesn’t disappoint

Monday, 15 January 2024

Thousands filled the beach at New Brighton as sails of all shapes and sizes took to the air for Kite Day 2024.
Thousands filled the beach at New Brighton as sails of all shapes and sizes took to the air for Kite Day 2024.

Kite Day 2024 saw an immense turnout as thousands took to New Brighton beach with sails of all shapes and sizes.

Beach-goers of all ages enjoyed the fun, including Swedish ten-year-old Zack MacKenzie and his four-year-old cousin Hank O’Loughlin.

A large crowd fills the beach at New Brighton as kites of all shapes and sizes take to the air for the annual Kite Day.
A large crowd fills the beach at New Brighton as kites of all shapes and sizes take to the air for the annual Kite Day.

The sunny Saturday saw a high of 25.9C. A peak wind gust of 46kph propelled giant whales and dragons into the air over an extremely low tide.