Bondi Beach FAQs
What’s special about Bondi Beach?
What’s special about Bondi Beach?
Bondi Beach is one of Sydney’s largest beaches and it’s the closest ocean beach to the city centre. It is easily accessible by public transport, and the area is very popular for locals and tourists alike both for the beach and for the trendy cafes, bars and shops that run through Bondi.
How much does it cost to go to Bondi Beach?
How much does it cost to go to Bondi Beach?
Going to Bondi Beach itself is free, as are all beaches in Sydney and NSW. If you want to get there by public transport, a bus trip from Circular Quay in the CBD to Bondi Beach will usually cost $2.61, although the price does increase during peak hour. If you want to drive there is parking, however you will have to pay and it can be very hard to find a spot during busy periods.
Can you swim at Bondi Beach?
Can you swim at Bondi Beach?
Yes. Bondi Beach is generally safe to swim at, and on the rare occasion that it isn't there will be clear warnings given and signposted. Just make sure to stay between the flags, because this is where the lifeguards tend to be most focused.
Is Bondi Rescue real?
Is Bondi Rescue real?
Yes, Bondi Rescue is a documentary style show that follows professional lifeguards who patrol Bondi Beach. All of the rescues and the other work they do are real life scenarios.
Where is Bondi Beach?
Where is Bondi Beach?
Bondi Beach is about 8km east of the Sydney CBD. It is the closest ocean beach to the city centre.
How do you get to Bondi Beach?
How do you get to Bondi Beach?
Buses run regularly from Sydney’s CBD to Bondi Beach. You can also drive, or catch a ferry to Watsons Bay then hop on a bus.
How do you get to Bondi Beach?
Where is Bondi Beach?
Is Bondi Rescue real?
Can you swim at Bondi Beach?
How much does it cost to go to Bondi Beach?
What’s special about Bondi Beach?
Palm Beach FAQs
What is Palm Beach known for?
What is Palm Beach known for?
Palm Beach is best known around the world as the setting for Summer Bay in the long running TV show Home and Away. It is also Sydney’s northernmost beach, has fantastic surf and offers great views of Pittwater and Broken Bay.
What is there to do in Palm Beach?
What is there to do in Palm Beach?
Palm Beach offers a number of activities, such as:
- Swimming, surfing and sunbaking at the beach
- Following the trail up to Barrenjoey Lighthouse
- Chartering a yacht around Pittwater
- Catching a ferry across to The Basin
- A Pittwater kayaking tour
How far is Palm Beach from Sydney?
How far is Palm Beach from Sydney?
Palm Beach is 31km north of Sydney along the coast, though the drive is around 40km. The drive typically takes around an hour from the Sydney CBD and Palm Beach is also easily accessible from the CBD via bus.