The coast becomes the nation’s sanctuary. The sound of summer is the low, rhythmic roar of the Southern Ocean or the Pacific, punctuated by the shrill whistle of lifeguards and the cry of seagulls scavenging for hot chips. It is a culture of saltwater and sunscreen; of zinc-creamed noses and sandy floor mats. The beach is not just a destination but a relief, the only place where the heat is tempered by the breeze off the water.
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: In the outback, temperatures frequently soar above ), creating hostile conditions for those unprepared. The coast becomes the nation’s sanctuary