Top 10 things to do in and around Bondi

We love everything about Bondi and have compiled a list of things to do in and around Bondi.

Here are the top 10 on the list:

1. Swim in the iconic Bondi Icebergs pool

What better way to start a morning by the beach than dipping into the fresh salt water pool in South Bondi. The kids pool is great and they even offer a little spot you can grab a coffee if you don’t fancy the water.

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2. Enjoy a yummy Bondi breakfast and great coffee

Bondi is full of fantastic coffee and breakfast spots. Here are some of our favourites.

Great coffee Sensory Lab
A plush breakfast Bills
Breakfast with a view Bondi Trattoria
A great croissant Tin Pin Bakery
A good bacon sandwich Birichina Cafe
A fresh juice or a froyo from Scarriberri

3. Head to the weekend markets

On a Saturday Bondi Farmers markets offer a great breakfast and food and on a Sunday at the Bondi market you can get into clothes shopping and much more.

4. Walk from Bondi to Bronte

We love this walk, along the cliffs and over the hill. A great way to see some of the NSW coastline and enjoy the Sydney scenery. Walk details here.

5. Lunch at the Bucket List

The Bucket list is a fantastic spot to watch the surf and enjoy a nice seafood lunch. Family friendly and always a good atmosphere. A definite must for a day in Bondi.

6. Give surfing a go

Bondi is a great place to rent a soft board and learn to surf. Yes it does get busy, but is a fun activity not many cities have to offer.

7. Escape the chaos and enjoy a coffee and a good book

Gertrude & Alice is a fantastic spot that is part library, part book shop, part tea and coffee heaven. We often escape here to relax and be inspired.

8. North Bondi Grassy Knowle

The North Bondi grassy knowle is a popular spot to sit and enjoy the view over the beach. The playground is great for kids and there are public BBQ’s for everyone to enjoy.

9. Grab some dinner

Bondi is a hub of great eateries from all round the world, for Thai head to Bangkok Bites or Rice pot. Italian head to Gelbison’s or Bondi Trattoria , tasty tapas, sliders and a hipster scene go to Bondi Hardware.

10. Go and stay at the Bondi Beach House

This lovely B&B is tucked away behind the beach and offer luxury accommodation. There is a wonderful outdoor area with BBQ facilities and a DVD collection for the rainy days. Find out more here.

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29 Comments

- - ChiWren said
  - 02 Oct 2024
    2:37 pm
Great list, but isn’t Bondi terribly priced out of most people’s holiday budget now!

- - mom94378 said
  - 20 Nov 2015
    9:16 pm
Bondi is on my to do list.

- - mom94125 said
  - 18 Oct 2015
    6:14 pm
yeah very popular beach that bondi

- - dannsbuild said
  - 08 Sep 2015
    5:05 pm
Sounds really good! I like beaches a lot!

- - mom94378 said
  - 12 Aug 2015
    10:15 pm
Lots more than just a famous beach.

- - mom150983 said
  - 12 Aug 2015
    3:26 pm
Awesome great suggestions I hope to try out soon

- - coastalkaryn said
  - 04 Jul 2015
    3:39 pm
great post – I might do the same for my area (Mornington Peninsula) It is so cool living near the beach hey!

- - mom67623 said
  - 02 Jul 2015
    7:12 am
Before I came to Australia long ago, was told about Bondi and visited to have a go…grown bit to commercialised for me,Better place around Sydney I like you see. Manly when my kids little was my idea trip, still is and love the ferry ride too,still has an old world charm it is true. Which never ceases to me delight. Great inexpensive places too eat,events and markets are much more than alright. This is one of the many places that me delight, Bondi too me is just alright . Photo is me at the Rocks,wonderful too, history for me rocks, the ride too was wonderful too do,acting like a tourist, but live at Bulli (Wollongong for many years) we have wonders to see and do

- - robyn_smithwick said
  - 29 Jun 2015
    7:07 pm
Bondi sounds delightful!

- - merlin2012 said
  - 27 Jun 2015
    2:11 pm
Thanks for the great info on eateries

- - mom81879 said
  - 26 Jun 2015
    8:20 pm
I’ve heard lots about Bondi, but never actually been, it’s on my bucket list though. And now I know what to have a look at

- - mom113055 said
  - 19 Jun 2015
    4:25 pm
kool great

- - mom70050 said
  - 17 Jun 2015
    12:15 pm
A really well put together advert for Bondi.

- - Meghannn said
  - 09 Jun 2015
    8:13 pm
Woohoo I love Bondi
It was only a week ago i was there for the first time with my LO!
Must go, very disappointed I didn’t complete the Bondi – Bronte walk.
Next time for sure!

- - mom113055 said
  - 04 Jun 2015
    3:17 pm
looking really good and great

- - mom113055 said
  - 03 Jun 2015
    4:08 pm
i love just absolutly reading these

- - mom103936 said
  - 03 Jun 2015
    9:27 am
There is so much to do at Bondi. It is so close but just never really go there.
Must check it out in Summer.

- - mom107723 said
  - 01 Jun 2015
    12:30 pm
Thanks for a great Sydney article.

- - mom94125 said
  - 01 Jun 2015
    11:29 am
i would love to go to sydney. hopefully i will soon

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  - 27 May 2015
    5:33 pm
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