BillabongGordon Merchant founded Billabong in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast in 1973. Combining his passion for surfing with hard work, Gordon designed children’s and adult board shorts, manufacturing them on the kitchen table and selling through local surf shops and markets. Since its inception Billabong has continued to improve every phase of its operation to become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of children’s surf wear and accessories. The Billabong brand is an articulation of youth culture and is best know as a core boards sport and lifestyle brand that appeal to both boys and girls. Billabong can be found at cool surf shops and children’s boutiques across the country. |
