Bondi

The name 'Bondi' is an aboriginal onomatopoeic word taken from the sound waves make as they boom into the shore, and then sigh away. Bon-di.

The beach is perhaps Sydney's most famous suburb. The surf, sun and sand are Aussie icons, and Bondi combines this with restaurants and cafes, trendy shops and boutiques and spectacular city views.

Bondi beach is roughly a kilometre long and is the classic example of Sydney's beach culture with surfers, lifesavers and sun worshippers.

Things to do
· Swim or surf in the ocean.
· Lie back on the clean sand and watch the human traffic.
· Walk, jog or skate down the promenade.
· Dine al fresco at one of the many restaurants and cafes, or even watch the sunset lying on the grass with fish & chips
· Take a swim in the famous Bondi Iceburgs surf pool at the south end of the beach.
· Grab some clothes and gifts in the trendy shops.
· Do the scenic 2.5km Bondi to Bronte beach walk.
· Shop at the Sunday markets. The Bondi Beach Markets are held every Sunday from 10am till 5pm at the local public school at North Bondi on Campbell parade.
· There is a night market at Roscoe Mall on Campbell Parade from Thur-Sun from 5pm

Getting There
· Bondi is just an 8km drive from the centre of Sydney
· All day buses from the city start from Circular Quay, the ride to Bondi Beach takes 45 minutes. Take bus 380, 382 or 333 with the destination showing North Bondi, Dover Heights, Watsons Bay or Bondi Beach. The 389 bus also starts from Circular Quay and reaches North Bondi via the back streets of Paddington
· The train goes only as far as Bondi Junction. Central, Town Hall, Martin Place, Kings Cross, Edgecliff and Bondi Junction all have services. At the junction change to a 380, 381, 382 or 333 bus for a 15 minute ride to the beach

For more information go to:
http://www.bondivillage.com/
http://www.gobondi.com.au/