Fast facts
- Beach culture with attitude
- Eastern suburbs
- 11 km from city centre
Why go there
Inhabited by backpackers, billionaires, board riders and the body beautiful, Bondi is one of Sydney’s most eclectic and exciting precincts. A walk along its promenade gives you the chance to experience its carefree sun-drenched lifestyle. The main thoroughfare of Campbell Parade offers a wealth of surf shops, takeaway outlets, souvenir sellers, cafés, restaurants, bars and fish and chip shops. To discover some of Sydney’s other stunning beaches, follow the boardwalk to Tamarama (also known as Glamarama), Bronte and Coogee.
Things to do
- Do the Bondi-to-Coogee scenic cliff walk – take a stroll, have a swim and sip a latte at a café along the way.
- Enjoy a gelato at the elegant 1920s Bondi Pavilion.
- Watch the Bondi lifeguards run lifesaving demonstration activities, or even participate in the program.
- Take a dip in the Bondi Icebergs surf pool, one of Sydney’s iconic locations.
- Dine at sunset with spectacular ocean views at various restaurants at Bondi Beach.
Don’t miss
- Surfing lessons.
- The Marine Discovery Centre at the Bondi Pavilion.
- The Icebergs Dining Room and Bar overlooking the ocean.
- Bondi’s Sunday markets.
Major events
- Flickerfest, the short film festival in January.
- Sculpture by the Sea in November.