Toxic slime, camouflage and purple dye: sea hares explained
Science & EnvironmentIt’s likely you’ve seen sea hares washed up on your local beach, but what are they exactly?
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Sun seekers
WallpaperNorth Curl Curl Beach in the north of Sydney bustles with swimmers and sunbathers on the 2015 Australia Day weekend. This photo was taken by a drone, which took off from nearby cliffs.
Caught out: rip currents
Science & EnvironmentAlthough we are a nation of ocean-lovers, an alarming number of Australians can’t spot a rip current, let alone escape one.
Beach huts in a line
Reader PhotosHere’s a different view of the iconic huts at Brighton Beach, Victoria
Top 10 beach driving tips
DestinationsEverything you need to know about getting off-road and onto the sand, in a safe and environmentally-friendly way.
Beachport on South Australia’s Limestone Coast
DestinationsHistorically home to the first whaling station in South Australia, today Beachport offers a number of scenic walking and driving routes
Catching the last of the sun
Reader PhotosA lone fisherman casts the last lines of the day into the surf in Bunbury, Western Australia
Surf, sand and the remote Victorian coast
Reader PhotosThree surfers under the endless sky, making plans and chasing dreams!
Eyre Peninsula, SA: playground for wild animals
DestinationsDolphins play in the crystal-clear waters of Almonta Beach, on the Eyre Peninsular, SA