Visit the most famous beach in Australia, a place known around the world for its golden sand, rolling waves, beautiful people and fun-loving lifestyle. You can expect Bondi to be packed with locals and tourists alike every day in the warmer months. Dive straight into the ocean (make sure you stay between the red and yellow flags), splash about in the two rock pools at the beach’s northern end or join the surfers bobbing off the southern end. Away from the water, Bondi also has a reputation for its stylish shopping, buzzy bars and great restaurants.
How To Get There
Catch the 333 bus from Circular Quay to Bondi Beach.
Top 6 things to do
- Swim in the Insta-famous Bondi Icebergs pool, a stunning Olympic-sized pool carved into the rock and painted white. Entry: $9 adults, $6 children. icebergs.com.au
- Take a surfing lesson or hire a surfboard so you can catch your own Bondi wave. letsgosurfing.com.au
- Take the Bondi to Coogee Walk, a spectacular trek along the clifftops. Look out for the Aboriginal rock carvings at Mark’s Park. bonditocoogeewalk.com
- Visit the Farmers Market on Saturday or the famous Bondi Markets on Sunday to pick up some local treats. bondimarkets.com.au
- Check out the Bondi Pavilion to see local art, join a workshop or admire the architecture. First opened in 1928, it just completed a $48 million refurb. bondipavilion.com.au
- Walk heritage-listed Waverley Cemetery, which opened in this spectacular spot in 1877 and is the resting place of many influential Australians. waverley.nsw.gov.au/cemeteries
Top 6 places to eat & drink
- Speedos Café. The most Instagrammable café in the world with an epic beach view and pretty-as-a-picture meals. speedoscafe.com.au
- Totti’s. Celebrity hangout serving modern Italian and cocktails in a sunny courtyard. merivale.com
- North Bondi Fish. Exceptional seafood with a Bondi twist from legendary Australian chef Matt Moran. northbondifish.com.au
- Ravesi’s. A true Bondi icon – grab a seat on the verandah for drinks and people watching. hotelravesis.com
- Icebergs Dining Room. One of Sydney’s favourite places for a long lunch, serving great seafood and ocean views. idrb.com
- Sean’s Panaroma. Serving comforting home-style food from a daily-changing menu since opening in 1993. Seansbondi.com
