Australia is surrounded by coastline, and this coastline has some beautiful beaches. These beaches are visited year-round for swimming, fishing and boating activities. Australians and visitors to Australia gravitate towards Australian beaches for a day, week or longer of fun. Having grown up near a beach, Cronulla Beach in Sydney in fact, I learnt very quickly what to pack for a beach visit to ensure I had an enjoyable time. It’s the little things like the right towel or hat or sunscreen that really help you to enjoy your time in the sun and not end up like a lobster at the end of it. So without further ado, here are my suggestions of what to pack for an Australian beach holiday.
A beach holiday is all about a relaxed and casual wardrobe. What to pack for an Australian holiday at the beach will vary depending on what type of beach holiday you are going on. My suggested items are based on you staying at a hotel, house or apartment near your chosen beach for more than a day. If you are camping, many suggested items will be suitable however, you will also need to pack your camping gear.
Table of Contents
Luggage
The type of luggage you need for your Australian beach holiday may depend on your mode of transport that is taking you to your beach holiday. Airlines have luggage limits, even cars may be limited depending on the number of people you are travelling with. As well as your luggage you will need a bag to carry all your items in for your day to day visits to the beach.
A suitcase for all your holiday gear.
Packing Cubes will help you sort your gear.
A beach bag to hold all your items at the beach.
Keep your phone and cash dry in a waterproof bag.
Messenger Bags are great to take out apres surf.
Sun Protection
First things on your list should be sun protection. Long days in the sun can cause damage to your skin.
Sunscreen – should be reef safe
Rash Shirt
Hat
Sunglasses
Clothing
Swimwear will be at the top of your list for clothing to pack for your holiday at the beach. Closely followed by cool and casual clothes.
Females
Swimwear
Rash Shirt
Underwear
Pyjamas
Shorts
t-shirts
Sarong
Cardigan at night
Thongs and Sandals and a nice pair of shoes – if you are partying at night (party shoes, clothes)
Athletic wear & shoes
Males
Swimwear
Rash shirt
Board shorts
t-shirts
Underwear
Pyjamas
Nice pants/slacks for evening
Evening shirt
Thongs (flip flops)
Shoes for the evening
Athletic wear & shoes
Kids
If going to the beach with kids, you need to pack appropriately for them too. Kids need to pack similar to adults. They need appropriate clothes, a beach towel, sunscreen and a hat plus after sun toiletries. And young kids and babies visiting the beach should have items like nappies and snacks appropriate for their age.
Beach Essentials For The Day
Beach Towel
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat
Water bottle and snacks
Beach Accessories – if they fit in your luggage
Fun and Games
Plastic cricket bat and ball
water balls
snorkel set
boogie board
surf board
book to read
After Sun & Toiletries
Shampoo & conditioner.
Face & body wash
Toothbrush & toothpaste
after sun lotion
deodorant
make up for going out
brush & comb.
Are You and Your Family Ready to Visit the Beach?
Packing for a beach holiday in Australia is very different to say, packing for a ski holiday in Australia.I hope this packing list for an Aussie beach holiday has helped you pack for your upcoming days at the beach. If you think of more items I can add to the list please mention them in the comments following.
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