Summer Essentials 2024: Splash into Sunny Days with These Hot Finds

Get ready for summer! Longer days, hotter nights and plenty of water play awaits! Let’s surf, dive, swim, jump and splash into summer fun with our round-up of the best summer essentials of 2024.

We’ve got everything you need – towels, swimwear, sunscreen and sunnies, and a few other goodies for beach, creek and backyard adventures too!

Ready to get summer sorted? Let’s Shop the Summer Essentials of 2024

Wovii Towels

RRP: Towels From $37.00 / Ponchos from $29.95
WHERE TO BUY: Wovii 
OUR PICK FOR: Towels

Discover the ultimate in comfort and convenience with Wovii beach towels and kids’ poncho towels. Made from ultra-soft, quick-drying microfiber, Wovii towels are a summer must have for any family outing. These towels are super absorbent, lightweight, and compact, making them perfect for beach trips, bath time or travel.

For kids, Wovii’s ponchos offer the perfect blend of fun and functionality. They’re easy to slip on and keep your little ones warm and dry while allowing them the freedom to move and play.  Now, also available in 2 adult sizes.

Not only super soft, easy to wash and quick to dry, these sand-free beach towels will absorb up to 4 x times their weight in water. Now that’s impressive! Some lighter-grade towels are not as effective at drying wet bodies, but Wovii towels are designed especially to withstand endless summer adventures. Pick up a few for the kids and make every beach day a breeze. 

Ocean Tales ’Splash into Summer’ Range 

RRP: From $34.95
WHERE TO BUY: Ocean Tales
OUR PICK FOR: Swimwear 

In need of new swimmers? Ocean Tales is the place to go! We adore this swimwear which effortlessly combines style, comfort and thoughtful designs. Each piece is lovingly crafted by a mum/daughter/aunty team and it’s ethically manufactured too. 

Functional and made for fun in the sun, Ocean Tales delivers swimwear that’s not only built for long days in the sun at the beach and around the pool, but for comfort too. Long sleeves protect delicate skin and UPF 50+ fabric blocks out those harmful rays while the chlorine-resistant fabric keeps their swimmers looking great wear after wear.

Plus, their swimwear features zipper guards to ensure no irritating scratchy zippers and they are lined to ensure no see-through moments. We especially love how easy they are to get on and off with front zips so you don’t have to pull the wet fabrics over your kids’ heads. 

Their curated range of bespoke prints appeal to little ones and parents alike and they have some seriously cute new additions to the range this year. Check out their boardshorts in two fun prints, the new rib rashie to complement boys’ bottoms and the girls’ 3 piece set with a bikini and long-sleeve zip-front rashie. Pair your cosies with one of their matching surf hats to complete the look.

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Tweeny Skin’s TweenScreen SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen

RRP: $35
WHERE TO BUY: Tweeny Skin
OUR PICK FOR: Sunscreen

You cannot think of summer without sunscreen! Sunscreen is important year-round and Tweenty Skin’s TweenScreen SPF50 is dermatologically tested and expertly formulated for tween and teen skin. This non-comedogenic formula won’t irritate or clog pores, making it the perfect sunscreen for even the most sensitive and reactive skin types and for acne-prone skin.

The mineral zinc-based formula ensures protection without the white cast and greasiness and is suitable for all skin types. It’s 100% Australian made and owned and lightly tinted plus comes with SPF 50+ UVA/UVB and HEV Blue Light defence. 

The award-winning sunscreen is recognised by industry leaders for its clean and safe formulation and it’s the only organic, vegan, and reef-safe sunscreen specifically formulated for tweens and teens on the Australian market. It’s also the perfect choice for conscious consumers who want to protect both their skin and the planet.

Remember, sunscreen is only one component of sun protection so always wear a hat, protective clothing and eyewear when you’re in the sun. And don’t forget to re-apply frequently.

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Roshambo Baby Australia Sunnies

RRP:  From $36.95
WHERE TO BUY: Roshambo Baby
OUR PICK FOR: Sunnies

Treat the whole family to a new pair of stylish sunnies with Roshambo Baby Australia’s Italian-made frames. They are the only sunglasses brand in Australia and come with a variety of accessories, including strap kits, floating straps, and ear grips for better retention.

Crafted from recycled materials, their frames are durable, functional and fully polarised and UV400 A/B/C protected, rated Category 3. What makes Roshambo Baby Australia’s sunnies stand out is their flexible frames that are comfortable for kids and designed to withstand all types of misadventures without breaking.  

If it’s quality, durability, reliability and eco-friendly eyewear you’re after, you won’t find better than Roshambo. Roshambo Baby Australia also supports Ronald McDonald House Charities and Kids with Cancer Foundation AU. 

FLOATABLES Air Shade – 3M x 3M Inflatable Air Canopy

Take the stress out of seeking shade at the beach or park with this ingenious summer must-have! The Floatables Air Shade offers effortless sun protection and easy setup with a rechargeable electric air pump — inflate and deflate in just minutes!

Its versatile, durable design is perfect for any setting, from the beach to the park or even your kid’s soccer game or camping. They’re built to withstand strong winds, won’t collapse and provide reliable, consistent shade. The solid air tubes ensure it stays upright, offering comfort and protection wherever you go.

Pair it with Floatables docks for sun protection right on the water, and customise it with the included full block-out wall which zips in and out and zips down to the mesh window. Extra wall panels are available for even more flexibility. Floatables are top-quality products designed for Aussie weather and built to last summer after summer. 

Their pre-sale starts now with 20% OFF and is ready to ship in December, just in time for the summer holidays. No code required, but hurry, offer ends on 10 December 2024.

Done by Deer Sand Toys 

RRP: $69.95
WHERE TO BUY: Danish by Design
OUR PICK FOR: Beach Toys

A trip to the beach isn’t complete without sand play! Done By Deer’s beautiful Sand Play 5-Piece Bucket Set is designed for years of play and makes a great gift for little ones ready to hit the beach. 

The set features Croco and Elphee moulds, a Raffi shovel, and a clear bucket with lid, handle and sieve, great for finding treasures. It’s perfect-sized for little fingers, can easily fit in your beach bag and can be used at the beach, sandpit or for sensory water-play.

Ipanema Thongs 

RRP: From $24.95
WHERE TO BUY: Ipanema
OUR PICK FOR: Sandals 

Ipanema is the maker of some seriously comfortable and durable thongs for everyone in the family. Their kids’ range is especially cute with strappy sandals, thongs and casual slides, perfect for summer.

Ipanema also has sandals for adults and babies that feature cute designs, eye-catching prints, and fascinating colours. Combining fashion and function, they ensure flexible support for your baby’s rapidly growing feet.

Every pair of Ipanema shoes is carefully designed to ensure that they are easy to put on and off. The best part is that they have non-constricting designs that your little ones will love to keep on all day long. 

YETI Rambler Jr 

RRP: $69.89
WHERE TO BUY: Amazon
OUR PICK FOR: Water Bottle

For the highest quality and coldest drinks on hot summer days, YETI is a stand-out legend. We love the YETI range and kids do too! The Rambler Jr. is a small-and-mighty kids’ bottle that kids will want to sip out of all day long. 

It’s dishwasher safe and made of stainless steel to withstand all dents and drops. YETI’s range is also BPA-free so they can safely sip and the clever no sweat design keeps their hands dry. YETI Rambler Jr features a straw cap for easy sipping and is the perfect size to accompany your little one on all summer adventures. 

Billabong Beach Bag 

RRP: From $39.95
WHERE TO BUY:  Surf Dive’n Ski
OUR PICK FOR: Beach Bag

A day at the beach isn’t complete without a bagful of stuff. Swimmers, towels, sand toys, goggles, snacks – pack everything you need for a day on the water with the Billabong Beach Bag range. This simple design is perfect for daily adventures and can easily fit everything you need. 

Choose from a wide range of colours, prints and patterns, made from cotton and canvas.  The Billabong Bags also feature an internal zip inside to keep your keys and phone sand-free. 

Pocket Hose® Copper Bullet 

RRP: $49.95
WHERE TO BUY:   Global Shop Direct
OUR PICK FOR: Water Play and Outdoor Maintenance

Keep your lawn looking perfect throughout the summer without tripping on the hose with the innovative Pocket Hose® Copper Bullet. It’s the best self-expanding Pocket Hose in the world. Just turn on the water, and watch the Copper Bullet expand up to 3 times its original length to full size, then shrink back to its original compact length when the water is turned off.

It’s ideal for all summer activities outdoors, from backyard slip ‘n slides to washing the car. Water the plants, wash the dog, clean the driveway and fill up the kiddie pool with ease. The Copper Bullet is wrapped in a new polymer filament fabric, that’s super lightweight, ultra-durable and will not snag or kink. Such a great idea! 

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