The Best Beach Bags & Essentials for Summer in Australia

Whether you’re carting SPF and a towel to the sand or heading straight to sunset drinks, the right beach bag and a few well-chosen accessories will see you through the Australian summer season in style. You need a bag that can handle a melted-ice-cream emergency, a towel the size of a small yacht, and the existential dread of finding a parking spot near Bondi. From airy mesh totes to towelling textures and coordinated accessories, these beach essentials redefine what it means to be summer-ready.

Every summer wardrobe deserves a dependable beach tote bag - the kind that carries everything without compromising on style. Take a large tote that maintains a balance between roomy practicality and refined design, ensuring your bag looks as good by the sea as it does in town. Here are a few top options available at Strand:

For effortless, low-maintenance days by the water, the Nere Beach Mesh Tote is an ideal choice. Lightweight and breathable, it’s designed to let sand sift straight through, leaving your contents clean and dry. The mesh construction makes it perfect for spontaneous beach trips and swims, offering a modern take on the classic beach tote.

A timeless beach tote in canvas is a summer essential, and the Nere Beach Canvas Tote exemplifies why. Built for durability, it can handle everything from picnic supplies to swimwear, yet its clean lines and minimalist design make it equally suited for everyday use. Whether you’re off to a coastal getaway or a casual lunch, this tote transitions seamlessly between settings.

For something a little more tactile, the Nere Beach Towelling Tote brings a sense of playful luxury. Crafted from soft towelling fabric, it feels indulgent yet laid-back, perfect alongside swimwear or resort attire. It’s the ideal option for those who appreciate texture and comfort.

Beyond the essentials of towels and tote bags, it’s the smaller, considered details that truly complete your beach setup. From coordinating accessories to versatile pieces that move beyond the shoreline, these additions bring comfort, style, and practicality to every summer outing.

A well-prepared beach bag makes all the difference. Here’s what to include:

• Broad-spectrum sunscreen, ideally SPF50+

• Oversized towel or beach blanket

• Reusable water bottle

• Your favourite book or magazine

• Sunglasses

• A cosmetic case with lip balm, after-sun care, and small personal items

• Add a portable charger, snacks, and a light change of clothes in packing cubes if your day extends beyond the beach.

The Nere Beach collection reimagines coastal essentials for the modern Australian summer. With thoughtful design, enduring materials, and understated elegance, these pieces go far beyond the beach, elevating your everyday.

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Opt for a roomy, easy-to-clean beach bag such as a mesh or canvas tote. Look for materials that can withstand exposure to sand and salt without losing their shape.

Include the essentials: sunscreen, towel, water bottle, beach blanket, book, and a cosmetic case for smaller items.

Yes. Most beach totes meet standard airline cabin size requirements, making them a stylish and practical carry-on option.