Bondi… when you hear it you think of the iconic Sydney beach packed with tourists looking to tick it off their travel bucket list. Yes the main attraction is the 1km stretch of sand, but if you venture out a little you will discover this eastern suburb town has a lot more to offer. In this blog post I will show you 4 other things to do when in Bondi.
1. Bondi Beach
Bondi gets its name from the Aboriginal meaning of water breaking over rocks, this can be seen at the northern and southern ends of the beach. The popular TV series Bondi Rescue is filmed on this beach. Bondi Rescue shows the everyday rescues performed by the Bondi beach lifeguards usually on inexperienced tourists. This is the type of TV show you don’t want to make a special appearance on. To stay safe always swim between the red and yellow flags!
If you have never tried surfing before why not give it a go at one of the most iconic beaches in the world with the help of an instructor? Let’s go Surfing Bondi offers a 2 hour beginner lesson where you will be able to catch your first wave! The cost for an adult is $95 AUD.
Lets Go Surfing Bondi adult lesson
Hours: 24/7 (patrolled hours: 6am – 5:15pm)
Entrance: Free
Address: Bondi Beach, NSW, 2026
Website: http://bondibeach.com/
2. Bondi Icebergs Club
Bondi Icebergs is a famous 50m long Olympic swimming pool located right beside the ocean where waves often crash against the rocks splashing into the pool. The pool is on the southern end of Bondi Beach and you can enjoy a meal at the club bistro overlooking Bondi Beach. Entry to the pool cost $8 AUD and includes use of sauna, change rooms and shower. Side note, this is a popular spot for taking Instagram photos and it’s not hard to see why.
Hours: (Club) Mon – Fri: 11am – Late, Sat & Sun: 9am – Late, Public Holidays: 12pm – 10pm
(Pool) Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 6.00am – 6.30pm, Sat & Sun: 6.30am – 6.30pm
Sauna Closes 6.20pm
Thursday pool closed for cleaning
Entrance: (Pool) $8 AUD
Address: 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach, NSW, 2026
Website: https://icebergs.com.au/
3. Bondi Beach Graffiti Wall
Take a stroll along Bondi’s promenade and admire the different artworks from the many talented artists. Since the late 70’s the wall has displayed artworks which not only show creativity and skill but also spread political and social messages.
There are 2 artworks in which Waverley Council has decided will remain permanent on the wall, the Anzac mural and the girl with the frangipani in her hair dedicated to a local who lost her life in the Bali Bombings. All the other artworks are set aside a 6 month period on the wall.
Hours: 24/7
Entrance: Free
Address: Bondi Beach, NSW, 2026
Website: https://bondigraffiti.com/
4. Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
A popular thing to do when in Bondi is the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. This 6km long walk along Sydney’s coast line offers oceans views, cliffs, beaches, rock pools and parks. The walk takes about 2 hours and begins at Bondi Icebergs and ends at Coogee beach. Along the way you will pass other beaches worth spending some time at including: Tamarama beach, Bronte beach and Clovelly beach.
There are plenty of rest areas where you can admire the coastline, get a photo or grab some food or a coffee. Some sections of the walk aren’t quite as leisurely. Be warned that there are some steep staircases you will need to conquer along the way, so be sure to bring appropriate footwear and sun protection.
Hours: 24/7
Entrance: Free
Address: 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach, 2026, Australia
Website: https://www.bonditocoogeewalk.com/
5. Bondi Markets
The Bondi Markets since 1993 have been the place to shop for goods such as jewellery, arts and crafts, furniture, clothing, plants and much more. There is also an area of the markets where you can grab a feed at one of the street food stalls. You will find the markets inside the grounds of Bondi Beach Public School. By shopping at the markets you are supporting local artists, designers and craftspeople.
Hours: Sun: 10am – 4pm
Entrance: Free
Address: Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, NSW, 2026
Website: https://bondimarkets.com.au/
Be sure to include these 4 other activities to your itinerary for the full Bondi experience because Bondi is more than a beach! If you found this post helpful I would appreciate it if you shared it with someone who may find this post useful. If you have any questions or feedback post a comment down below.
