Visit Bondi

With its magnificent sandy shores, ideal swimming conditions and legendary surf, the heritage listed Bondi Beach has a deserved reputation as one of the world's most famous beaches. Inhabited by surfers, travellers, billionaires and the body beautiful, and located just 30 minutes from the CBD, Bondi Beach is one of Sydney's most eclectic and exciting precincts.

For more than a century, beachgoers have flocked to Bondi to enjoy the sun, sea and carefree lifestyle. Swim, learn to surf, fly a kite, challenge your friends to beach volleyball, or play a round at North Bondi Golf Course alongside dramatic ocean views. If you're lucky, you might spot whales and dolphins migrating through the bay, or see fairy penguins swimming close to shore.

Bondi plays host to an exciting range of events each year, including Flickerfest - Australia's premier international short film festival - in January, the City 2 Surf Fun Run in August, and the Sculpture by the Sea outdoor exhibition in November. The elegant Bondi Pavilion, situated right on the beach, features a range of activites and exhibitions all year round, and also houses the Marine Discovery Centre, quaint shops and art galleries, restaurants and gelaterias.

Numerous restaurants, cafes and bars line the foreshore, offering stunning ocean views and myriad varieties of cuisines and refreshments. Lively Campbell Parade also features a host of quirky shops selling fresh food, clothing, art, souvenirs, trinkets and more. Gould Street has emerged as a funky fashion precinct and North Bondi has its own local village shops. Don't miss Bondi's fantastic Sunday Markets, where you can find original designer clothing, exotic imports, arts and crafts, homewares, retro furnishings and much more.