All year we look forward to the summer days at the beach in Australia. We love sun, sand and surf. There’s nothing more we love than taking a bag and heading out to spend the long days on the beach with our friends and families. But, without the right accessories, it can be difficult to enjoy beach days.
Whether you’re a parent looking to keep the kids shaded and mosquito-bite free, or you’re heading to a beach picnic with friends and need something to help you carry your snacks, planning the ultimate volleyball tournament, or hoping to catch some rays while relaxing in your chair or on your towel, we know just what it is you need.
Our ultimate list of summer beach- and pool essentials.
Polaroid Underwater Camera
The novelty of single-copy printing and instant printing is making Polaroid cameras a huge hit with younger generations. You can take that novelty to the seaside with an underwater Polaroid. Amazon sells one for $131.99.
BuzzPatch Mosquito Patch Stickers
BuzzPatch has a solution for summer mozzie bites. These Mosquito Patch Stickers repel mosquitoes with safe essential oils and natural plant-based ingredients. Our review can be found here.
Chillbo SWAGGINS Inflatable Lounge Hammock
Relax to the max in this lounge-hammock hybrid from the aptly named Chillbo Swaggins. This inflatable chair can be easily moved to and from the beach and makes for a great comfortable seat or bed for a day in the sun.
Beach Pop-Up Portable Tent
Keep the kids sun-safe with this adorable pop-up tent from Siimred. The little shark’s hollowed-out mouth can be used as a baby pool.
Danmu Colorful Towel Clips for Beachchair
These beach towel clips by Danmu can be a game-changer. You can stop your towel flying away by attaching it to your chair, or to your tent on the beach. These eight colourful numbers are only $11.58
Beach Toy Mesh Shell Collection Bag
You don’t have to follow them around collecting shells. Shell collection is an important activity on the beach for young children. You can do all the work, but the mesh bag will give you a place to store your shells when they get home.
Gorich 3-Person Beach Shade Tent
Gorich’s 3-person beach tent is a must-have for the summer. With high-quality silver-coated fabric to ensure proper anti-UV effects, as well as a simple fold for easy storage and set up, this is one of the best beach tents on the market.
Bahoki Essentials Beach Drink Cup Holder
These drink holders are another beach essential. They can be placed in the sand to prevent your drink from slipping. You can use them as a place to store your phone, so it’s always safe and secure.
Towel Bands (4 Pack).
Tired of your towel flapping in the wind? To prevent your towel from flapping in the wind, slide one of these Towel Bands on top to attach it to your beach chair. Then, you can relax, read, or sleep in the sun with hours of enjoyment.
PandaEar Portable Buggy Booster Seat
Bub also needs a place to relax on the beach. If you are only going to be there for a short time, this portable booster by PandaEar will make it easy to feed your baby. This portable booster folds up compactly and comes with a matching bag so you can easily toss it in with your other beach gear.
Portable Outdoor Inflatable Travel Pillow
We think you can snooze on sand as long as you haven’t slipped, slopped or slapped. Generic’s portable outdoor pillow will make you feel super-comfy. You can get two of these pillows for $17.37 each, so you can rest while you enjoy the warm weather.
Neoprene Floating Drink Holder
Keep your drink close by with these neoprene floating holders, which feature a fruity, summery print that’ll enhance your existing beach gear. It might not be the best for floating in the waves but you can keep it close by on the sand.
Vogshow Cooler Backpack
This Vogshow cooler backpack makes beach picnics much more enjoyable. This spacious bag can store up to 40 330mL beverage cans. It is also great for storing cutlery and food, making it an ideal companion for your day on the sand.
Kindle Paperwhite Reader
Although we enjoy a beach book, waterlogged pages or sand in the spine are never good for our favourite books. For $189, you can get a Kindle that can hold all your books simultaneously and only 205 grams.
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Sport-Brella Versa-Brella SPF 50+
Protecting yourself from the sun’s harsh Aussie heat is important. While sunscreen can be helpful, the Sport-Brella VersaBrella will keep you cool and protected. The umbrella, which boasts UPF 50+ protection, will keep you protected from 99.5 percent of UVA and UVB radiations. It can also be adjusted to different angles to shield you from the rising sun.
WILD AUSSIE Compact Folding Chair
If you’re going to spend a whole day at the beach, you will need a comfortable chair. No one wants to sit among the sand for too long – that stuff gets everywhere! The compact camping chair, which costs $67.49, folds up very small so it can be easily stored in your beach bag. It also features a nautical-striped print that we absolutely love.
NewLyfe Sand Free Beach Towel for Kids
These towels are sand-resistant and very popular! The NewLyfe towel will help kids get rid of sand. This accessory features fun prints such as sharks, flamingos and dinosaurs. It will also save you a lot of time cleaning up all that sand.
WAHU Bluey Footy Ball
Wahu has been providing games in the water for many years. This time, they’ve given us a little Bluey-themed football with waterproof neoprene skin, making it an ideal toy to toss around the waves.
HapTim Waterproof Picnic Backpack
A backpack is a great option if you are looking for a picnic bag that can be carried easily. This HapTim bag includes a cooler compartment and a wine holder or bottle holder. It also comes with a fleece blanket. It’s only $109.99 on Amazon, which is the best part!
JBL Flip Portable Waterproof Speaker
Portable speakers are great for creating a mood at outdoor events. JBL’s Flip Essential Waterproof Speaker is available now for $98, only $98 You can enjoy 10 hours of play time and high-quality sound while on the go.
ProCase Universal Waterproof Phone Case
The ProCase Universal Waterproof Phone Case will take away any worries about your phone getting dropped in the ocean. The ProCase Universal Waterproof Phone Case is simple to use and has a snap lock that allows you to access your phone easily.
JISULIFE Portable Mini Fan Handheld
It can get very hot at the beach in the middle of summer, so bring a fan. Amazon has the JISULIFE portable mini-fan for only $24.99.
PROGRACE Kids Waterproof Digital camera
This mini-video camcorder is a wonderful gift for kids who love water and want to capture their beach adventures. This camera features a CMOS sensor, 40 photo frames, seven color video modes, 4x digital zoom and burst shooting. It also has face recognition.
Franklin Sports Volleyball Sets – Backyard or Beach Set
It’s hard to imagine a beach day without some competitive sport. This Franklin Sports volleyball net set will bring the family together. Beach cricket is a popular sport, but it’s not the only one. The set includes a net with poles, an easy-to-carry bag, and a volleyball made of cloth with a pump.
Joseph Joseph Loop Vacuum Insulated Bottle for Water
This vacuum-insulated water bottle by Joseph Joseph will keep you hydrated even when you’re out in the sun. It has a double-walled stainless-steel construction and a heat-reflecting coating that can keep liquid cold for up 24 hours.
SUNDAYS LEISURE Insulated Picknic Basket
This insulated bag is from Sundays Leisure and can be used to store all your snacks. The generous 25L capacity allows you to fit all your food and drinks for a whole day.
Décor Lunch Box Ice Pack
The perfect accessory for your picnic basket, keep your food nice and chilled with the help of these lunch box ice packs from Décor. These are a great bargain at $7.50 each for two packs. You can also use them in your lunchboxes once school starts again.
Microfibre Mandala Beach Pizza Towel
This KECELWEL pizza-print mandala towel is a great choice if you are looking for fun towels for your kids and yourself. This towel can double as a beach mat or picnic blanket, and will brighten everyone’s day.
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