While we saw a reduction of drownings around the country last year, they still made 249 victims.
Migrants and international visitors tend to be at high risk because they're not familiar with the conditions, like big waves and rips.
Scott Harrison is the Community Awareness and Multicultural Programs officer at Surf Life Saving Queensland.
He says always choose a beach that is patrolled, especially if you're not a confident swimmer.
"It's important to understand that the red and yellow flag is the safest place to be when you go at the beach. It just means that there are lifeguards around if you need some help. We've got equipment there like rescue boards and jet skis, and access to helicopters. It's just understanding that the red and yellow flag is the safest place to be and that they can have a fun an enjoyable time at the beach especially with summer coming up."
If you want to know when a beach is patrolled and what facilities are available, download the Beachsafe app.
And it's not only when swimming that you should be careful at the beach, rock fishing can be a dangerous sport.
Craig Roberts is the National Manager for Aquatic Risk at the Royal Life Saving Society.
He asks rock fishers to be prepared and to do safety and weather checks before going out.
You should also remain vigilant at pools and around rivers.
Craig Roberts encourages everyone to learn CPR.
"An important factor of saving anyone's life is getting early access to the person who is drowning and the next step is early CPR. We encourage everyone to obtain a CPR certificate and learn CPR skills. It may be your own family or your friend who you may have to save one day."
Exploring a national park is another great way to spend the holidays.
Australia has over five hundred of them spreading across deserts, forests, mountains and water.
They offer many different activities like hiking, swimming and bird-watching.
Some parks charge entry, while others are free.
No matter if you're at the beach or on a mountain, if you're outdoors, you always have to think about the sun.
Professor Sanchia Aranda is the CEO of Cancer Council.
She reminds us that skin cancer doesn't discriminate.
If you need to go outside when the UV is high, she says that you should use several types of protections.
During the summer, she recommends to go out when the UV is lower, early in the morning and later in the evening.
"You need to see all forms of sun protections so hats, protective clothing, sunglasses, shade and of course, using sunscreen where other forms of protections are not possible.”
When it comes to sunscreen, she recommends a SPF of 30 and over.
You should put sunscreen on 20 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours or more often if you're in the water or sweating.
