Coastal and Aquatic 

Did you know Australia has around 34,000 kilometers of coastline?! It’s no wonder that Aussies love to holiday by the beach!  

Beach holidays are as Australian as vegemite on toast, and there’s no shortage of fun to be had in the sand and surf. Family holidays enjoying sandy beaches, rugged headland, sheltered coves and surf beaches are what memories are made of.  

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But don’t think that an aquatic getaway is just about the coast. You can make a splash whether your dream holiday is hitting the beach, drifting along a river, or exploring one of our stunning lakeside destinations. There are Discovery Parks to suit every kind of water lover, from beach bum to river rat! 

Plus, you can enjoy our waterways all year round, taking in activities like boating, kayaking and skiing, or casting a line to try your luck for the day’s biggest catch. 

Through the cooler months, get your fix of the sun by heading to north for tropical QLD beaches and reefs and the Top End’s lush waterholes and springs, or hit the coast further south to watch the whales on their annual migrations.