Remember when we could just splash around and chill out at the beach all holidays? The Australian beach is iconic and tonight we take a look back at those days in the sun!

What do you remember? Growing up near a beach was the Aussie dream.

Via State library of NSW

Catching some rays!

Via State library of Victoria 

Looking for pippies

Via State library of Victoria 

Catching a wave

The iconic station wagon and caravan

Via State library of NSW 

Via Yvonne Thompson 

A family pic

Via Yvonne Thompson 

We all love camping!

Via Yvonne Thompson 

Remember sitting in the back of the car?

Via Catherine Armitage

Beach picnics!

Via Australian Government

Beach cricket is the best.

Via Australian Government

Did you ever go surfing?

Via Surf research

So cool….

Via Pittwater Online News

Surf Life Savers

Via Coffs Harbour Surf Lifesaving Club

Fun times!

Via The Surf Club Mooloolaba

Combie vans were a beach favourite

Via The Guardian

Did you ever go camping?

Via The Guardian

Did you stay on a resort when you went to beach?

Via The Guardian

The beaches were always popular

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Beach showers were refreshing.

Via Graham Burstow 

Relaxing on the deck – look at that view!

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What are your memories of the beach?