Is it safe to swim at Australian beaches? The safest Australian beaches for swimming are the beaches patrolled by Lifeguards and Surf Lifesavers so always research the local patrolled beach closest to where you are staying. Follow these guidelines and you will have lots of fun at our beaches and safely return home.
'Misery' Beach named Australia's best in 2022.
Ocean waters can be unpredictable. Because of this, some waters can experience strong currents or riptides. The waters in South Australia can become turbulent at times. It is always important to watch for troubled waters.
Here are some beaches to avoid swimming at in Australia: Fraser Island – Sharks, poisonous jellyfish, high waves and strong currents. Darwin – Jellyfish (between Oct and May), crocodiles. Tamarama Beach (Sydney) – Strong currents.
Being one of the only places in SA to see crocodiles, Urimbirra is well worth a visit. There are also many other attractions to see besides the crocodiles in the park.
Whitsunday Islands, Australia A list of the bluest water from around the world would not be complete without honouring the Whitsunday Islands. The region is widely recognised for being a gateway to the Great Barrier reef, however the 74 islands that make up the magical paradise have plenty more to offer.
Rip currents (sometimes called a 'rip') are the number one hazard on Australian beaches and cause on average 19 deaths every year. These are strong currents beginning around the shore that run away from the beach.
Sydney prides itself on safety, deep culture, and friendly communities. It is considered the fifth safest city in the world and Australia's safest city.
Bondi Beach is considered the safest beach in Australia. It's one of the most popular beaches that has lifesavers patrolling the beach all day. Bondi Beach is considered the safest beach because of the number of patrolled lifeguards for those swimming, you should swim only on patrolled beaches.
Melbourne Water, provided by the the Creswell Water Treatment Plant, took out the title of the 2022 Ixom Best Tasting Water Tap Water in Australia, as awarded by the Water Industries Operators Association Australia (WIOA Australia). You can watch the scintillating footage of the awards ceremony here.
Most locals are keen swimmers and never encounter a shark up close. But, it's also true that some parts of the coast are more dangerous than others. Most shark bite incidents are random, unprovoked and a case of mistaken identity, with the shark making an investigatory bite.
Be aware of the hazards on the Whitsunday islands
There are no lifeguards. Most islands have no fresh water available. There is no mobile phone reception at Whitehaven Beach or Tongue Point. Dangerous marine stingers, sharks and crocodiles can be in the sea at all times of the year.
Queensland's beaches are great places to swim and surf, but be aware that sharks inhabit our coastline as well as estuaries, rivers, creeks, canals and streams. We recommend you swim between the flags at patrolled beaches that have shark control equipment in place.
The Australian box jellyfish is considered the most venomous marine animal. They may not look dangerous, but the sting from a box jellyfish could be enough to send you to Davy Jones's locker-a watery grave, that is.
More than 60 per cent of Australians fear public spaces or large crowds.
Located in South Australia's breathtaking Eyre Peninsula, Lake MacDonnell is one of the country's most intensely pink lakes, owing to its high salt concentration.
The Hyams Beach is a beautiful Jervis Bay beach, located in New South Wales, Australia. According to the Guinness World Record, it boasts the whitest sand on our entire planet. The Hyams Beach sand it made up of microscopic quartz particles – tiny sand crystals that are almost fluorescent.
After putting their tastebuds to the test a group of thirsty judges has decided the best drinking water in the country is from the Richmond Valley Council in the New South Wales Northern Rivers region.
Being Crocwise is easy. Croc country (considered to be typical crocodile habitat) begins at the Boyne River south of Gladstone, and extends northward, up the east coast and across Far North Queensland. Crocodiles can sometimes also be found outside of croc country.
There are thought to be around 200,000 Saltwater Crocodiles in Australia, with the most found in the areas surrounding Darwin and the Mary River. Over the years, they have been hunted for their skins and have almost been brought to extinction on a number of occasions.
Where Do They Live? Saltwater crocodiles live in rivers and freshwater swamps across the north of Australia — northern Western Australia and Queensland and all of the Northern Territory. They like to travel and can be found up to 100km inland and sometimes visit beaches in these areas.