1. Play the watermelon seed competition. Stand in a row and see who can spit their seed the furthest. Strangely addictive!
2. Take advantage of the summer holiday sales.
3. Fuel up on frozen treats.
4. Two words: BBQ gains.
5. Make a splash! Enjoy the water in different ways like snorkelling, surfing lessons or kayaking.
6. Stargaze. The summer sky looks different to winter – take it all in while it lasts.
7. Wear bright colours – embrace the summer mood.
8. Enjoy a rooftop bar or three. The Wotif team love the Old Clare Hotel Rooftop Pool and Bar in Sydney, Naked in the Sky in Melbourne and Spicers Balfour in Brisbane.
9. People watch at a café. Or at said rooftop bar.
10. Take advantage of movies in the park at Moonlight Cinema.
11. Wake up early – seize that holiday.
12. Dedicate yourself to some laziness. It’s summer afterall.
13. Do all the things outdoor.
14. Enjoy a bonfire (legally of course).
15. Sandcastles – they’re not just for kids.
16. Volleyball / Frisbee / Beach Cricket. Make the effort and bring the equipment.
17. Take a day trip. These are great all year-round, but in summer having the extra hours of daylight helps.
18. Channel your inner child and go to the nearest water park or play catch with your best mate.
19. Get sandy, the beaches are calling.
20. Eat cool. Consume foods that cool your internal system, such as sweet summer fruits, fresh veggies and bitter food rather than salty or spicy.
21. Infuse your water. This might help with your water intake too. You could put in mint, citrus, ripe fruit, or strawbs.
22. Take up a summer hobby. Gardening, bird watching, surfing… just a few ideas!
23. Get cucumbering. Putting cucumbers on your eyes after a long summer’s day will bring down the temperature of your body (and help with puffiness).
24. Create a summer playlist. Or just use one on Spotify.
25. If you’re working, make your schedule more summer friendly. Start and finish earlier.
26. Preserve or jamify summer’s best food like apricots, blackberries or lemons.
27. Make honeydew and mint slushies. Recipe? Honeydew + mint + ice. Voila!
28. Put your phone down and look up.
29. Host a movie night in your backyard.
30. If you have kiddies, DIY teepee.
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