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Bondi Beach

Queen Elizabeth Drive, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
+612 8362 3406
As featured in Sydney for free
Ranked #45 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.0 of 5 stars 453 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing, Walking, Swimming, Dining, Nightlife, Drinking
Fee: No
Traveller Description: Bondi Beach is Australia's most famous beach with glorious golden sands, stunning surf and a vibrant seaside village. It's a great destination for... more »
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Calgary
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Bondi beach is amazing. Sydney is great for tourists who want it all... the entertainment and attractions of a city and the beauty, waves and relaxation of amazing beaches! Bondi beach particularly is perfect. located close to a train stop, it is easily accessible, lots of great food options around, the best waves anyone could ask for, and clean, clear... More

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New Delhi, India
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is really a nice place. enjoying with sea waves is really cool. There is a good crowd too. Very good connectivity with metro and metro serviced buses. If you are a vegeterian then you have some nearly shops for veg burger and other veg items.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

A must for anyone to visit even if you are not a bondi rescue fan...bonus if you are though. Extremely busy. Amazing sunset, make sure you stay for it!

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Overrated and touristy. There are far better beaches around sydney. I much prefer Dee Why and Freshwater

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Canberra
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Beautiful place to visit and tehn views on and off the beach are just awesome. Watch the freighters park off teh Eastern Australian coast line in preparation for their goods to be removed the follwoing morning.

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Delta B.C.
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This was a place that i just had to visit during my 3 day stopover after the end of my Holland America Cruise of New Zealand,Tasmania and Australia.I went there via The Sydney Hop on Hop Off Bus on Tuesday November 9 2011 it was cool to have dipped my legs in the ocean there as well as N.Z.plus Melbourne... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Bondi beach is gorgeous. There are various restaurants and activities nearby. This is one place you don't want to miss.

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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When you think of Sydney, one of the first places that comes to mind is Bondi beach! its definitely a must see but don't go expecting some amazing picturesque beach...we found it extremely busy and very very touristy. Good for a quick visit to get some photos but not somewhere I'd want to spend more than an hour. As i... More

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Bainbridge Island, Washington
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111 reviews 111 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I know that most people will say that Manly Beach is the best beach in Sydney, but after visiting both, my wife and I would disagree. Manly is longer, but Bondi is more interesting. You can walk the full length of the beach in about half of hour and there are interesting tide pools at one end. The businesses along... More

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Sydney, Australia
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I lived here for 10 years & recently dropped in after a 8yr absence. I cannot believe the change! Whilst it's an improvement as far as food is concerned, it seems to have lost that be beachy relaxed feel which is a shame. The yuppies have taken over :-)

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