Bondi Markets are the place to find the next big thing. Keep your eye out for up and coming designers. Mix it with the locals and shop to the sights & sounds of Australia’s most famous beach.
Bondi golf course - Boasting spectacular views of Bondi
The sky, the cliffs, the sea and the ocean breezes collaborate to make this old style links course an exciting golfing experience.
Welcoming visitors to the Bar-
After a long hard game, relax - enjoy a cold one and take in the magnificent views of Bondi Beach, the coast and the city skyline, from the comfort of our air-conditioned clubhouse.
cliff walk - From Bondi to Bronte (taking in Tamarama and McKenzie beaches) this spectacular cliff walk is a prime whale and dolphin sighting spot from June to August. There are excellent coffee shops in Bronte, but if you’re feeling more adventurous, continue walking through Waverly Cemetery, around Clovelly Beach, and on to Coogee. In total, this is a light walk (some stairs) of about 45 minutes (return from Bronte, or one-way to Coogee). Suitable for jogging.
Bondi Beach - The name 'Bondi' is an aboriginal onomatopoeic word taken from the sound waves make as they boom into the shore, and then sigh away. Two tips; the south end (closest to the Bondi Beach House) is for board riders. The area is not particularly safe for swimming. It has a tremendous undertow (rip) known as the Backpacker's Express by the local life guards who tire of routinely pulling tourists from the surf. The north end of the beach - a level stroll away - is designated for swimmers.
Bondi Pavilion
- The Bondi Pavilion is a heritage listed building in the middle of the beach. It functions as an art gallery, theatre, function centre, changing rooms, day care and sometimes cinema - all with the back drop of Bondi's surf.
Lets go surfing- Lets Go Surfing is Australia's greatest and friendliest surf school on Australia's greatest beach. It has been voted one of the top 3 tourist activities in Sydney. Their dedicated, fully-qualified staff, can help you catch the wave of your dreams
SEASONAL ACTIVITIES
Flickerfest
Held in January, Flickerfest is a grass roots festival featuring local and international short films. Screened mainly outdoors in the
amphitheatre behind the Bondi Pavilion, the week-long festival is accompanied by talks and workshops.
Alternative and Fringe Arts
In January, Alternate and Fringe Arts events are held at Bondi Beach, in association with the Festival of Sydney. The Fringe Festival has been a lot of fun, but current status is unknown after the 'suits' in the local council took exception to nude night surfing and 10,000 people turning up for the fun.
Sculptures By The Sea
An exhibition of local and international sculptors adorns the cliff walk each year, usually around late October and early November. The installation is enormously popular with locals, and worth visiting early in the exhibition, or during the middle of the week.
City to Surf
A 13km run from Hyde Park in the centre of the city to Bondi Beach. The Sun-Herald City to Surf attracts corporate and charity entrants as well as serious competitors, and is held on a Sunday in August. It makes for a fun day out as either participant or voyeur.
Festival of the winds
Australia’s largest Kite Festival is held in September at Bondi Beach, with displays of kite flying, workshops for children, great bands and food stalls.
Bondi Explorer Bus
The Bondi Explorer has 19 stops, including Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte and Coogee Beaches, and Watson’s Bay on a 30 km circuit.
$36 adult, $18 child, $90 family busy you a one day ticket until midnight getting on and off as you please. Children under 4 travel free.
Sydney Explorer Bus
The Sydney Explorer visits 26 stops, including Bondi, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Darling Harbour and King’s Cross. The on board commentary provides insight into the history and culture of Australia’s most popular city. $36 adult, $18 child, $90 family buys you a one day ticket until midnight getting on and off as you please. Children under 4 travel free.
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