Beachgoers are shocked by the trend taking over Aussie shores
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Now that the holidays are drawing closer to an end, most Aussies have had their fill of time at the beach.
And if you've treated yourself to a beach trip before heading back to reality, you may have noticed a somewhat strange, maybe even majestic, sight: colourful beach cabanas dotting the shoreline.
Yes, the tents you usually see in places such as Spain have made their way Down Under too, particularly in places such as the Gold Coast, Queensland and Perth, Western Australia. Some even mentioned seeing them on beaches in Sydney, Newcastle, and Noosa.
It's a trend that has been gradually making its way to beach shores across the country, and Aussies are a bit taken aback by it.
TikTokers have filmed the colourful tents on the sand, going so far as to call them 'prime real estate'. And those on social media are divided on the issue, like the original video poster, who is seemingly not the biggest fan of the trend.
But thankfully, many have seen the brighter side of it, as the trend has been helping beachgoers protect themselves from the sun.
'I don't get it – people aren't taking up more space than they normally would. They just have shade,' one person commented on a post, with another adding: 'I think they're great – they don't block the view like the old tents.'
'I think it's cool that people are being conscious about the sun,' said a third.
Australians have one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, says the Cancer Council.
Each year, more than 11,500 Australian men and women receive melanoma (a type of skin cancer that usually occurs after being overexposed to the sun) diagnoses, while an estimated 434,000 individuals receive treatment for one or more non-melanoma skin malignancies.
The good news is that skin cancer is entirely preventable, so any steps we can take to lower our risk are always appreciated!
So we applaud anyone who has taken the initiative to be 'sun-smart' and make use of alternatives such as the beach cabanas or making sure to wear sunscreen and protective clothing if a cabana isn't available.
Sun Safety Strategies for Australians
When it comes to sun protection at the beach, make sure you know the best practices to keep yourself safe.
The Cancer Council recommends following the '5S Method', which are:
Credit: Cancer Council Western Australia.
So, it looks like beach cabanas might have hit the shores of Australia with a big splash! Members, have you seen these colourful cabanas at your local beaches? Have you tried one out for yourself? Tell us about it in the comments below!
For those who haven’t gotten their hands on one yet, here are some recommendations:
And if you've treated yourself to a beach trip before heading back to reality, you may have noticed a somewhat strange, maybe even majestic, sight: colourful beach cabanas dotting the shoreline.
Yes, the tents you usually see in places such as Spain have made their way Down Under too, particularly in places such as the Gold Coast, Queensland and Perth, Western Australia. Some even mentioned seeing them on beaches in Sydney, Newcastle, and Noosa.
It's a trend that has been gradually making its way to beach shores across the country, and Aussies are a bit taken aback by it.
Beach cabanas are taking over Aussie shores this summer season. Credit: TikTok/viralqueenliv.
TikTokers have filmed the colourful tents on the sand, going so far as to call them 'prime real estate'. And those on social media are divided on the issue, like the original video poster, who is seemingly not the biggest fan of the trend.
But thankfully, many have seen the brighter side of it, as the trend has been helping beachgoers protect themselves from the sun.
'I don't get it – people aren't taking up more space than they normally would. They just have shade,' one person commented on a post, with another adding: 'I think they're great – they don't block the view like the old tents.'
'I think it's cool that people are being conscious about the sun,' said a third.
Australians have one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, says the Cancer Council.
Each year, more than 11,500 Australian men and women receive melanoma (a type of skin cancer that usually occurs after being overexposed to the sun) diagnoses, while an estimated 434,000 individuals receive treatment for one or more non-melanoma skin malignancies.
The good news is that skin cancer is entirely preventable, so any steps we can take to lower our risk are always appreciated!
So we applaud anyone who has taken the initiative to be 'sun-smart' and make use of alternatives such as the beach cabanas or making sure to wear sunscreen and protective clothing if a cabana isn't available.
When it comes to sun protection at the beach, make sure you know the best practices to keep yourself safe.
The Cancer Council recommends following the '5S Method', which are:
- Slip on some sun-protective clothing that covers as much skin as possible.
- Slop on a broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF30 (or higher) sunscreen. Put it on 20 minutes before you go outdoors and every two hours afterwards. Sunscreen should never be used to extend the time you spend in the sun.
- Slap on a hat – broad brim or legionnaire style to protect your face, head, neck and ears.
- Seek shade.
- Slide on some sunglasses – make sure they meet Australian Standards.
Credit: Cancer Council Western Australia.
So, it looks like beach cabanas might have hit the shores of Australia with a big splash! Members, have you seen these colourful cabanas at your local beaches? Have you tried one out for yourself? Tell us about it in the comments below!
For those who haven’t gotten their hands on one yet, here are some recommendations:
- CoolCabana 5 from CoolCabanas - $249 ($199 as of writing)
- Stripe Cabana from Kmart - $55
- Coolaro Cabana from Bunnings - $149
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