Royal Life Saving Australia has urged holidaymakers to be cautious around water over the Easter break after an increase in drownings over the summer period.
There were 99 drowning deaths across the nation between December 1 and February 29 and many more people in hospital from non-fatal incidents.
The toll was a 10 per cent rise on the previous summer and a five per cent increase on the five-year average of 94 drowning deaths annually.
