Bondi Beach Information
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Bondi Beach is as much a pride of Sydney as the Opera House or the Harbour, boasting to be Australia's most famous beach and also the closest beach to Sydney CBD (Central Business District) -7 km (4.3 miles).
Bondi Beach is located on the east coast of Australia, in the suburb of Bondi.
Proud Sydneysiders will agree that Bondi Beach is Sydney's best beach, with thousands of locals and international visitors flocking to this 1 km (half mile) of pure white sand, flushed with 360 days of sun.
Enjoyed by more than 40,000 visitors on a sunny day, Bondi Beach is easily accessible by bus, train, car, or if you're up for it, a nice walk! How to get to Bondi Beach?
Bondi is a backpacker’s paradise, however finding accommodation in Bondi for regular travellers is no problem.
History of Bondi Beach
The word 'Bondi' is an Aboriginal word meaning "water breaking over rocks".
On 9th of June, 1882 Bondi became a public beach, with topless bathing becoming common in 1980.
Just to make it official and confirm that Bondi is still Australia's most beautiful beach, it was Heritage listed in 2008.
The average water temperature at Bondi is 21° in summer and 16° Sept/Oct. Bondi weather is close to perfect all year round, just the thing to enjoy the Bondi Coastal Walks.
The vibe at Bondi is electric and exciting on any day or night of the week. The northern beaches of Bondi suit families with young children, where the " Children’s Pool" is a favourite.
Teenagers and 20 somethings usually stick to the southern end of Bondi, making it a commotion of surfers, board riders and bathers. Also, expect to see a number of scantily clad Bondi Babes relaxing on Sydney's favourite strip of sand.
Bondi Life Saving Club is the oldest lifesaving club in the world (established 21 Feb 1907) and is also known as Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club. Surf Life Savers patrol the beach daily, warning tourists and locals to swim between the red and yellow flags at all times.
Wander down to the Bondi Baths and Icebergs club at the southern end which have been used by the Icebergs since 1890. To become an Iceberg member (currently 600 members), you have to swim 3 Sundays out of 4 from May to September (winter) for 5 years.
Bondi Beach Sydney Australia
Bondi has it all, commonly referred to as the best beach in NSW, not to mention Sydney's favourite beach. Bondi Beach Australia, possibly the best beach in the world offers entertainment at Bondi on a daily basis,including Bondi Surfing, Bondi Tours, Bondi Fitness and a variety of Sydney Experiences. More detail on Bondi Beaches.
Campbell Parade strip is a favourite entertainment area for locals and tourist and a hotspot for Bondi nightlife, Bondi live music and street performers.
City to Surf Run from Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach is one of the friendliest sporting events of Bondi and takes place over a 15 km distance. Although you’ll be sure to see more walking than running for most of the 30 000 competitors...!
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• Map of Sydney Southern Beaches
• Map of Sydney Northern Beaches
Places of Interest Bondi Beach
• Campbell Parade
A constant bustle of activity, Campbell Parade is the main drag of Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Campbell Parade is a thriving cosmopolitan centre for Bondi shopping, eating and drinking. Spanning the entire length of the strip are lively Bondi restaurants and cafes, hotels, and holiday apartments, and a must see shopping destination for tourists.
• Bondi Life Saving Club (Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club )
Established in 1907, the Bondi Surf Life Saving Club is officially the world’s oldest surf life saving club. A quintessential destination for travellers to mark on their tourist map, the club is as much an icon to Bondi Beach locals, as Big Ben is to Londoners. Bondi SLSC leads the way in a number of rescue operations performed and is at the forefront of Australian Surf Life Saving for its production of new technologies to keep the surf safe. Well worth a visit.
• Bondi Pavilion, Bondi
Built in 1928, The Bondi Pavilion is a charming, albeit slightly derelict, venue which plays house to film and drama festivals adding to the arts-mix of Bondi Beach Australia. With an exhibition gallery, an outdoor amphitheatre and foot outlets, Bondi Pavilion is situated right up from the beach, with tourists and locals taking advantage of its free changing rooms and showers.
• Bondi Baths and Iceberg Club
Fast becoming the most famous ocean bath in Australia, Bondi Icebergs Club has become an institution for Sydneysiders, with swimmers lapping the ‘bogey hole’ since 1929. Located on Bondi Beach’s southern edge, the full sized, open aired pool operates daily (except Thursdays) and has become a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike
Bondi Beaches
• Tamarama Beach
Tamarama Beach washes up the trendiest of Sydney locals, pressed up cheek to cheek on the perfectly white sand. This beach has some great sand and surf and although the current can be strong, it’s a beach to visit if you’re a swimmer, body surfer or surfer.
• Bronte Beach
The sound of waves crashing to the shore is Bronte’s theme tune with the beach popular amongst body surfers. For those who are looking to escape the scorching Sydney sun, an adjacent park offers the perfect getaway, with picnic, barbeque and shade facilities. Famous for the Bondi Beach to Bronte walk, stop off at the strip of cafes in the main street of Bronte Beach and you’ll find a delightful mix of super slick cafes, fresh juice, salads and sandwich bars. Be sure not to miss a dip in the Bronte Baths down the southern end of the beach.
• Coogee Beach
Set in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Coogee beach is a haven for families and children, with lush parklands, play areas and a sheltered coastline keeping the waves as mellow as the local beachy vibe. Also a popular spot for the bigger kids, the Coogee Bay Hotel offers beachfront views, seven bars (including Sydney’s largest beer garden) and live bands. Coogee Beach boasts a strip of vibrant cafes, restaurants and fish and chip shops and holds true to Sydney’s traditional surf scene, minus the glitz and glam of its surrounding neighbours like Bondi and Manly.
If you are looking for something more active, the Bronte to Coogee coastal track offers spectacular cliff side views, with the rocks over 200 million years old. If hiking’s not your thing dip into the tranquil water for scuba diving Bondi, Coogee beach to immerse yourself in Australia’s incredible marine wonderland.
• Gordons Bay
Gordon’s Bay is a popular scuba-diving spot as it is Sydney’s only Underwater Nature Trail (500m long). Located between Clovelly and Coogee Beach, this secluded bay flourishes in exceptional flora and fauna, making it a natural haven with its variety of marine life.
Bondi Coastal Walks
• Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk
• Bronte to Coogee Coastal Track
• Map of Bondi to Bronte Costal Walk
• Map of Bronte to Coogee Coastal Walk
• Campbell Parade
A constant bustle of activity, Campbell Parade is the main drag of Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Campbell Parade is a thriving cosmopolitan centre for shopping, eating and drinking. Spanning the entire length of the strip are lively restaurants and cafes, hotels and holiday apartments, and a must see shopping destination for tourists.
• Bronte House Bondi
Bronte House is a historical Gothic style cottage (1845) with a worldwide praised 19th century English Garden. This private residence is open to the public regularly during the year and it is highly recommended for Sydney's garden enthusiasts, locals or tourist wanting to observe the rare yet colourful plant species and enjoy the native birds.
| Location: | 470 Bronte Road, Sydney Suburbs, NSW, 2024, Australia |
| Cost: | Adult ($8) |
| Concession ($4) | |
| Children under 5 free |
• Anzac Parade
Anzac Parade received its name, not so surprisingly, in commemoration of the ANZAC soldiers, who marched through the street to the harbour before departing Sydney in WWI. For those who like are eager to see Sydney’s Attractions, Anzac Parade borders Paddington, Surry Hills and comes off just south from Flinders Street – so you can’t miss it. The Sydney landmark passes also passes through the suburbs of Moore Park, Kensington, Kinsford, Maroubra, Matraville, Malabar, Chifley and Little Bay before ending at La Perouse.
• Waverley Cemetery
Just a few minutes from Bronte Beach Bondi, is the Waverley Cemetery, a forty acre cliff top grave yard overlooking the ocean. Boasting itself to have one of the best views of any cemetery in the world, the ornate Victorian and Edwardian graves are worth exploring. Be on the lookout for Henry Lawson’s grave, a pioneer of Australian bush poetry, as well as the Irish Memorial in commemoration of the 1789 Irish Rebellion. Don’t be surprised to come across personal trainers and group exercise classes running through the grave yard!
How to get from Sydney CBD ( Central Business District ) to Bondi Beach
• By train
Train or bus is the quickest way to get to Bondi Beach and will save you about 30 minutes compared with a bus trip from the city.
From Sydney City get on at Central, Townhall or Martin Place stations on the Eastern Suburb line all the way to Bondi Junction (10 minutes).
From Bondi Junction take any of the following lines (380,381,382,L82) to Bondi Beach (15 minutes trip)--Any A1 bus from Bondi Junction is only going to Bondi Beach.
• By Bus
From Bondi Junction and the City there are busses every 5 minutes during the day (starting 6 am - 9pm), at 15 minute intervals later in the evening (9pm - 1am) and every 30 minutes during the night.
The recommended route from the city is Route 333 and is a pre-pay bus only. Buy your ticket at one of the kiosks at Circular Quay (Sydney Cove) or from any news agent. Not neccessary with travelpass or other passes (check your details).
Note: Bus 380 from Circular Quay (Sydney Cove) takes about 40 minutes.
How to get from Sydney Airport to Bondi Beach
• By train and bus
Trains from Sydney Airport arrive at Central Station, make sure you change to Bondi Junction.
Take the bus for the last 3 km to Bondi Beach (see detail above)
• By Bus or Taxi
Taxis from the airport to Bondi Beach cost about $40 (25 minutes), direct shuttle busses from the airport ($15)
• By Car
Drive down Oxford Street from Sydney CBD, Oxford will change to Enfield--Later becomes Bondi road. Print Map from Sydney Airport to Bondi
Destination--South entrance to Bondi Beach
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