A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

Swimmers duck below a large wave. A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

A fresh lung-full. A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

A woman comes up for air while swimming. A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

Waiting for waves. A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

A land surrounded by water, with much of its population living along the coastline, Australia has a lively beach culture. A sunny climate and good surf add to the attraction.

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