Our favourite swimming spots and waterways are set to be packed these school holidays, as locals and visitors alike enjoy their days off on or near the water.
However, we're being urged to keep an eye on each other, and watch how much we drink, with the chance of drowning on a public holiday nearly two times more likely than on any other day.
That's according to the latest report from Royal Life Saving Australia.
CEO Paul Barry says popular camping, swimming, and boating spots around CQ can be the most dangerous.