Holiday Programs 2026

Free 'Come and Try' Water Safety Programs

Surf Life Saving Tasmania invites you and your family to join our exciting water safety programs this summer.
Whether you're a child eager to play and learn or an adult seeking confidence in the water, we've got you covered with our specially designed programs.   
Programs are scheduled to operate weekdays throughout January at different beaches in Hobart and North-west Tasmania.

Come and Try!   
Our beach safety sessions are the perfect starting point to build confidence to enjoy our Tasmania’s beaches safely.

	Free beach safety sessions	9.30-10.30am (5-12yrs) 11-12pm (All ages, 10yrs+) Weekdays   January 2026	Hobart: Kingston Seven Mile Long Beach Bellerive Clifton Beach	Northwest: Port Sorell Devonport Ulverstone Penguin Burnie
	Designed for participants 65yrs+	10.00am-12.00pm January 2026	Hobart: Tuesdays/Thursdays	Northwest: Wednesdays
Beyond Beach Wise	Special 3-day program $150pp	9.30am-12.00pm Tuesday - Thursday January 2026	Hobart: Kingston Beach Clifton Beach Carlton Beach	Northwest: Burnie

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Beach Wise - Free Water Safety Sessions

Fun, confidence-building beach activities for kids, teens and adults

Beach Wise is Surf Life Saving Tasmania’s free, hands-on beach safety program running twice daily during the summer holidays. Led by qualified SLST lifesaving staff, each session blends fun activities with essential, water safety skills—helping participants build confidence in the water while learning how to stay safe at the beach.

We provide a supportive and encouraging environment to learn about water safety.

• Water Safety Awareness: Understand the meaning of flags, signs, sun safety, how to signal for help.
• Rips and Rescues: How to identify rips, avoid danger, learn ways to self-rescue and assist others
• Water Skills: build confidence in the water with wading and floating techniques suited to the beach.
• Beach Activities: Traditional beach games and activities, modified versions to suit all ages

Important Notes:

• Please bring bathers, wetsuit (optional), towel, drinking water, sunhat, sunscreen, rashshirt if available
• Parents/carers of participants <18yrs must remain onsite for the whole duration as responsible guardians.
• Please note, the minimum entry requirement for the first session is 5 years of age, and for the second session is 10 years.
• All abilities are welcome. Adaptive options can be arranged—contact us to discuss specific needs.

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Silver Salties – 65+  Free beach confidence sessions

Silver Salties programs are offered at a number of Surf Life Saving Clubs around Tasmania, as a regular place for anyone 65+ to gather, and participate in a range of activities, on and off the beach.

Our holiday program version is designed to encourage older adults to connect with others while learning critical water safety skills and enjoying beach-based activities. Whether you’re rediscovering your love of the ocean or experiencing it for the first time, this program builds confidence through a supportive and fun environment.  

Who it’s for:
Anyone aged 65+ who is looking to stay active, social, and confident in and around the water. The program accommodates all swimming abilities and ensures comfort and safety at every level.

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Beyond Beach Wise

New!  3 Day Beach Confidence Program - $150pp

A deeper dive into beach skills, safety and water confidence.
New for this summer, Surf Life Saving Tasmania is introducing the Beyond Beach Wise - beach confidence program—a three-day, small-group experience designed for people of all ages who want to further develop their water skills and confidence beyond our free Beach Wise sessions.

Held over three consecutive days, this program offers more time in the water, more hands-on practice, and a structured progression of skills. Participants will work alongside experienced SLST lifesaving instructors to build confidence, improve skills, and gain a stronger understanding of how to enjoy the beach safely.

Program fee - $150 per participant.

Program Focus

• Understand the beach environment - learn how to identify safe zones at the beach, and make safer decisions as conditions change.
• Confidence through practical experience - spend more time in the water developing stronger techniques and improved confidence,
• Progressive skills - each day provides new practice opportunities, helping participants develop stronger techniques in the surf, and improved confidence in deeper or changing water conditions.
• Surf Life Saving experience - learn in a supportive, guided environment.

Who Can Join?

• Open to all children and adults of all ages (min. age 10yrs)
• Tailored for a wide range of swimming abilities
• Adaptive participation options available—please contact us to discuss individual needs

Important Notes

• Please bring bathers, wetsuit (optional), towel, drinking water, sunhat, sunscreen, rash shirt (if available).
• Program runs across three consecutive days 
• Suitable for all ages (min 10yrs+)

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