AussieBeach is a GIS based, web enabled beach safety, low to medium level infrastructure and tourism information resource. AussieBeach is a series of smart maps that provide information to the beach going public. These maps include information that pertains to safety issues, resources and hazards that are known and that may present themselves to the public during a visit to the beach or coast, such as rips, strong currents, high surf, dangerous rocks, Australian Beach Safety & Management Program (ABSAMP) information, surf lifesaving clubs, first aid locations, etc. The maps will include features such as roads, pathways, recreation areas, toilets, change rooms, cooking facilities, parking, amenities, etc. The maps will also display tourism resources such as attractions, accommodation, operators and services. At the same time a comprehensive geographical information base will develop which will enable the analysis, interrogation and the development of scenarios ("what if") via geographical enquiries. Ultimately it is intended that this system will compliment emergency response services with the most effective ingress and egress routes to and from rescues. AussieBeach has the potential to provide tourists with an all round information resource by allowing them to research a destinations characteristics, resources and attractions via the internet.