Heatwave in photos: Australians seek reprieve as country swelters through extreme heat
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![Kids play in the water during a heatwave Kids play in the water during a heatwave](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262478-3x2-700x467.jpg)
It's hot, and residents in some parts of the country are doing everything they can to escape the heat.
A heatwave has brought extreme temperatures to much of the east coast and conditions are expected to worsen across the weekend.
Here's some of the best photos of how Aussies are keeping cool:
"Tried and tested for generations of Australian kids."
![ACT Fire Rescue hoses down kids during heatwave ACT Fire Rescue hoses down kids during heatwave](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262250-3x2-700x467.jpg)
![Three runners viewing the horizon from Sydney's eastern suburbs Three runners overlooking looking out over the ocean](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262198-3x2-700x467.jpg)
"Heading home from work, came across this thirsty fella searching for water."
![Koala given water during Adelaide heatwave Water is poured into a Koala's mouth during the Adelaide heatwave](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262120-3x2-700x467.jpg)
![Testing to see if an egg cooks in the sun Testing to see if an egg cooks in the sun in Mullumbimby](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262346-3x2-700x467.jpg)
"Got my pool lounge and some cool drinks, sushi for dinner and will stay till sunset."
![Children play in Murrumbidgee river during the heatwave Children play in Murrumbidgee river during the heatwave](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262238-3x2-700x467.jpg)
![Baby Leo splashes in the water on a hot day Baby Leo splashes in the water on a hot day](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262648-3x2-700x467.jpg)
![Umbrellas during the heatwave Umbrellas during the heatwave](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262374-3x2-700x467.jpg)
"The ocean running through my toes after a long walk — the best feeling."
![Gold Coast heat wave generic Sun shines on a Gold Coast beach](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8258280-3x2-700x467.jpg)
![Reading in the shade during the heatwave Reading in the shade during the heatwave](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262368-3x2-700x467.jpg)
"Water temp is perfect."
![Thongs by the water in La Perouse, NSW Thongs by the water in La Perouse,](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262306-3x2-700x467.jpg)
![A packed beach at South Bank A packed beach at South Bank](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262406-3x2-700x467.jpg)
"Monty doesn't mind the ol' spray bottle and fan method."
![Revellers in Lake Pamamaroo during the heatwave Revellers in Lake Pamamaroo during the heatwave](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8255932-3x2-700x467.jpg)
![Ice cream on a hot day in Brisbane Ice cream on a hot day in Brisbane](http://web.archive.org./web/20170211162627im_/http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/8262382-3x2-700x467.jpg)
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