Health · Our pick in Sydney
Beach and sun safety
Swim between the flags
Swim between the red and yellow flags, and Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide.
Our take
- Flags
- Sunscreen
- Address
- Sydney, Sydney
- Website
- cancer.org.au
About Beach and sun safety
Rip currents are the main hazard on Australian beaches and can sweep even strong swimmers out to sea, GOV.UK warns: swim only between the red and yellow flags at patrolled beaches. In the sun, follow Cancer Council’s “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide”: shirt, sunscreen, hat, shade and sunglasses. Bushfire risk is highest from November to February.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Beach and sun safety before you go.
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