Bondi Beach is Your Ticket to Fun

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Just a short drive outside Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, Australia, you’ll find the vibrant community of Bondi Beach. Pronounced “Bon-die,” with a long I, this beach is a center for surfing and sunbathing all summer long.

Dating back to the Sydney’s suburban expansion in the 1850s, Bondi Beach’s unique name is derived from the Aboriginal term for “sound of waves crashing on rocks.”

To get out of the exciting but populous Sydney, escape to the white sand paradise waiting at Bondi’s beautiful coastline. You may be able to watch the migration of whales and dolphins or might sneak a peak at the elusive fairy penguin.

Start at Bondi’s Community Center located at the Pavilion, the town’s focal point and home to outdoor theaters, shower and changing rooms, food stands and tourist information.

Down at the beach, take a pleasant walk along the white sand, compare your tan with the locals, or take a dip in the crystal clear waters at the northern beaches. Bondi’s southern beaches have great waves for surfers, though beginner swimmers should be very careful at these spots. Throughout the summer lifeguards patrol the beaches and shark nets are positioned out in the water to keep swimmers safe and sound.

For a scenic and energizing afternoon, try one of Bondi Beach’s nature walks. Starting out at the Pavilion which dates back to 1928, make your way to Bronte’s cliffs. Along the way, see some of nature’s oldest phenomena in the Hawkesbury sandstone belt which can be traced back nearly 225 million years. On another route, pass the Bronte bath houses before arriving at Waverley Cemetery.

For a taste of Bondi’s racy beach culture, check out the southern beaches, where local ordinances are ignored by topless sunbathers on a regular basis. In fact, the beach holds the world record for biggest bikini photo shoot of all time.

Get into the groove of the wild City to Surf Fun Run which takes place every August. Participants make their way to Bondi Beach from Sydney’s center. Or go fly a kite in the annual Festival of the Winds in September.

When that beach-day hunger strikes, you can dine at small cafes or more elegant restaurants by the water’s edge. Or have a drink in one of the pubs and rub elbows with the friendly locals.

Bondi Beach has been featured as the backdrop for a number of television series, including Breakers and Bondi Rescue, which follows the efforts of the lifeguard patrols.

The eyes of the world were on Bondi Beach during the 2000 Summer Olympics, when it served as the setting for the beach volleyball games.

Visitors looking to spend a night or weeks in Bondi Beach will find accommodations in any price range. Backpacker hostels, small upscale hotels and charming bed-and-breakfasts are all options.

Only a thirty minute drive outside of Sydney, Bondi is reaches by following Oxford Street as it turns into Enfield and then Bondi Road. Due to limited parking, locals suggest public transportation, which leaves constantly from Sydney.

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