SOOTHING SIZZLING SUMMER SCORCHER

Surviving summer in Australia depends on where you are. From December to March, the Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert National Park is closed due to extreme heat. Meanwhile, in the tropical North, Kakadu can be closed due to the flood risks brought on by the wet season. Add in the prospect of increased marine stingers in tropical waters in the warmer months, and it can start sounding a little unwelcoming.

Even in the southern states, it’s unlikely to be smooth sailing around your favourite coastal camping destination. As you hit the sand with your togs, rods and surfboards, your risk of overheating rises like an engine radiator impaled by a wicket from your game of beach cricket.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Think ahead and you’ll find ways to stay cool, even when summer conditions become challenging. And, when it comes to staying safe in the sun, prevention is always better