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The 10 Best Things to do in Bondi, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Bondi, Australia including Bondi to Coogee Walk, OceanFit, Tamarama Beach, Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, Sam Fiszman Park, North Bondi Lookout, Black Sunday monument, Bondi Markets, Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi Iceberg Club.
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1. Bondi to Coogee Walk
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5.0 based on 14,967 reviews
A cliff top coastal walk, the Bondi to Coogee walk extends for six km in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. The beaches and parks offer a place to rest, swim or a chance to eat at one of the cafes, hotels, restaurants or takeaways. All beaches offer picnic shelters, electric barbecues, play areas, kiosks, toilets and change-rooms. The walk is not difficult, there are medium gradient paths and several staircases with occasional seating. It takes about two hours to complete the Bondi to Coogee Beach section of the walk and another hour and a half if you choose to continue to Maroubra.
Reviewed By 772katherinef
Taking in panoramic views of the coast from Bondi Beach south to Coogee this paved coastal walk is a spectacular way to spend a day out in Sydney. Stop along the way for a swim at different beaches and coves and see a hidden part of the Emerald City. After leaving Bondi beach the walk takes you past Aboriginal rock carvings that marked the boundaries and rights of different Aboriginal clans living in the area. Stop in at Tamarama Beach for a coffee or a quick game of volleyball before continuing on to Bronte Beach and Bronte Baths. From there the path takes you through Waverley Cemetery where you will find the burial plots, crypts and gravestones of some of Sydney's most notorious and colourful identities. The walk continues over the headland where you can stop for a bit of whale-spotting before wending its way through remnant coastal heathland to arrive at Lady McKenzie's baths, Clovelly and the more built-up beach suburb of Coogee. Once at your destination check out the McIver's Women's Baths or take your pick of the fabulous local cafes and restaurants for a well-deserved drink or casual lunch. If you are doing a round trip, you should allow 2.5 to 3 hours but if you only want to go one way, Coogee is well-serviced by buses back to Sydney or Bondi. Sadly the walk is not accessible the whole way, but wheelchairs and prams can do the Bondi to Bronte segment easily.
2. OceanFit
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
There's really no better all-round fitness activity than swimming. But 50 metres back and forth, back and forth in a pool staring at a black line isn't exactly for everyone. Swim as nature intended and learn a great new sport while you're at it. You'll be guided by a friendly instructor and learn the core techniques and tips to make the most of your ocean-swimming experience. Australia's a great big island surrounded by amazing places to swim, so let the experts show you how to dive in.
Reviewed By 409islands - Newcastle, Australia
The whole experience was fantastic; easy to book, good communication leading up to the day was just right. The theory aspect was educational and going into the ocean to cement that learning was fun and although, a little scary for those of with fears, the instructors were great and gave you confidence that all would be ok! The tips were great and they encouraged you to keep going and stay in touch if you wanted more info. Great team.
3. Tamarama Beach
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4.5 based on 474 reviews
Reviewed By PerryB137 - Hong Kong, China
We were fortunate enough to get balmy weather while we were visiting this serendipitously beautiful beach.Therefore we could really enjoy a stunning time sunning ourselves and drinking in the scenery as well as a delicious beverage transported thither in a picnic basket.
4. Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Australia's oldest Aboriginal fine art gallery. Regular exhibition program. Indigenous paintings, sculpture, limited edition fine art prints, quality artefacts and hand crafted gifts. Cooee Art Gallery is Australia's oldest exhibiting Aboriginal fine art gallery. Its regular exhibition program includes solo shows by important living artists and thematic curated exhibitions. Its extensive stockroom covers a wide range of regional styles with more than 3000 works of art by over 150 individual artists. The gallery specialises in historically important bark paintings, 19th and 20th century artefacts, and early desert boards, as well as high quality contemporary Aboriginal paintings, sculpture and limited edition fine art prints. Since it opened in 1981, the gallery has staged more than 400 Indigenous art exhibitions in Australia and overseas involving individual Aboriginal artists and community groups. Click here to see the latest artworks and exhibitions
Reviewed By 337jamillahb - Pererenan, Indonesia
this is a must stop when in Sydney we spent hours there our guide was well spoken and really informative about all the origins and stories behind each piece on display
5. Sam Fiszman Park
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By michaelbG5998RH - Sydney, Australia
The Sam Fiszman Park is located at the end of Ramsgate Avenue at Ben Buckler Point - its a favourite part of my morning walk when I'm in the area. If you follow the road back towards Bondi you can also take a detour through the small boat harbour, have a look at the Aboriginal rock engravings and then make you way over the rocks towards the kids' pool which will get you to the start of the Northern end of the Boardwalk - advisable at low tide only!
6. North Bondi Lookout
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By ioana_TravelFYI - Singapore, null
Go and enjoy the view. We went at dusk and we saw a bunch of dolphins swimming and jumping about in the sea! it was really awesome to just enjoy the show and the views.
7. Black Sunday monument
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
This moving monument is a small but significant reminder of the brutal force of Nature. It commemorates the day on 6 February, 1938 when three huge waves suddenly rose without warning and swept into the sea several hundred swimmers. The lifesavers on duty quickly went into action and managed to save at least a hundred who were fighting for survival. Amazingly only five people lost their lives. The day came to be known as Black Sunday. The monument is only tiny and is easily missed by most walkers, unless you pay closer attention while going by. Worth looking for it if you are in the area, walking along this beautiful walkway.
8. Bondi Markets
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4.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By rarri22 - Long Beach, United States
I would go grab a flat white and explore all the cool vendors with unique crafts and amazing food vendors. I really liked how the little market kind of just went on and on and on. Each vendor had their very own unique craft, jewelry, custom leather bags. It’s a great thing to do on a lazy Sunday morning
9. Westfield Bondi Junction
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4.0 based on 194 reviews
Westfield Bondi Junction is one of Sydney’s iconic retail destinations. Situated in the heart of the Eastern Suburbs, one of the city’s most desirable areas, the centre is only 6 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. The centre is defined by a premium retail offer that caters to its discerning, style conscious clientele. International luxury brands sit alongside local designers and some of the most coveted high street brands in the world. The retail mix is complemented by a customer service offer that includes valet parking, a styling suite, ‘handsfree’ shopping and a concierge service.
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
We love coming here, for all our shopping needs, it is very close to public transport, which is a plus, has a light and airy feel, we love the AC on hot days, many, many (good) shops to explore, definitely worth a visit and a return, which for us is the highest accolade we can give.
10. Bondi Iceberg Club
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4.0 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By marshfish
This venue has a varied menu. It is well staffed and is a place to visit for a iconic view of the sea.
