"Australia is a country surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. From ocean beaches characterised by rough surf to suburban beaches hugging sleepy bays and inlets, the coastline is both varied and largely unspoilt. The beaches are also readily accessible and 85% of Australians live within 30km of the coast." ~Wendy Garden
"The beach is a magical place and most Australians come under its spell at some point in their lives. Children spend a big part of their growing years building sandcastles and paddling in the shallows while teenagers hang out exploring their sexuality. For many, the promise of glistening white sand and cool salty water is a refreshing antidote to the sweltering heat of long summer days. As our cities grow taller and more congested, the pleasures of vast sandy stretches, expansive blue waters and wide open sky have an otherworldly allure." ~Wendy Garden
"Australia’s beaches occupy a privileged place in the national psyche, embodying all that is understood to be breezy and inclusive about the nation. Unlike international beaches where private ownership can restrict access, the beaches along Australia’s coastlines are largely public land and this has given rise to perceptions of an essentially egalitarian space. The beach is seen as a great equaliser, where racial, social and gender differences are subordinate to the common pursuit of pleasure in the surf and sun." ~Wendy Garden, Guardian Australia
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