When can you not swim in Queensland?

Queensland is home to several species of dangerous tropical marine stingers, including the box jellyfish and the Irukandji. Marine stingers are present in tropical Queensland waters all year round but the risk is higher during the marine stinger season (November–May).



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Yes you can swim in Cairns beaches, however it can be very dangerous between the months of November – May. Most locals would recommend swimming in freshwater lagoons, lakes and waterfalls to avoid crocodiles, jellyfish and other dangerous animals in the sea.

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Suttons Beach Only 40 minutes out from the Brisbane CBD, it's never been easier to escape the city for fun with the family. The beach is patrolled by lifesavers, so you can swim at peace, and smaller waves give you and the kids something to bodysurf or play around in.

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From 1838 until 1902 one of Australians more interesting laws was prohibited swimming in the ocean during daylight hours, specifically between the hours of 6am and 8pm. It appears that the issue was one of public decency as there were no changing sheds and swimming costumes were rare.

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A: It is safe to swim all year round in Cairns, Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef but it is highly recommended that you wear a lycra suit when entering the water in the warmer months of November-April.

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Cairns' Great Barrier Reef water temperature varies throughout the year, from a comfortable 29 degrees in summer (December – February) to 22 degrees in winter (June – August).

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City of Gold Coast lifeguards would like to remind tourism operators and their guests on Gold Coast beaches to: Never swim alone or surf at beaches not patrolled by lifeguards or lifesavers. Never swim outside the red and yellow flags that mark safe swimming areas. Never swim under the influence of alcohol.

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Can you Swim in the Ocean in Winter in Brisbane? Most Queenslanders will agree that swimming outdoors during the winter months is a no go, but that's not to say it's impossible. It really depends on the tolerance of the person at hand.

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