Things To Do

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Plan your time in Bondi, with activities that balance outdoor adventure, downtime by the sea, and great local food. Below you will find some suggested itineraries based on our most iconic locations and favourite activities.

Walks, Coast & Wellness

  • Start the day with a swim in the ocean pools
  • Join a sunrise yoga or meditation session
  • Walk the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
  • Spend time at Bondi Beach or neighbouring beaches
  • Watch whales from the clifftops (May–November)
  • Visit Bondi’s most recognisable photo spots
  • Wander through Bronte Gully

Art, Heritage & Creativity

  • Check out the murals along the Bondi Sea Wall
  • Experience Sculpture by the Sea (late Oct–early Nov)
  • Learn about local culture on an Aboriginal walking tour
  • Visit exhibitions at the Bondi Pavilion Gallery
  • Browse coastal photography at the Aquabumps Gallery
  • Take a self-guided Art Deco walk around North Bondi
  • Discover heritage buildings across the area

Food & Drink

  • Grab a coffee along the promenade
  • Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at Bronte Beach
  • Grab a lunch at a North Bondi café
  • Have a sunset drink overlooking the ocean
  • Dine at a classy restaurant along Hall Street
  • Try Bondi’s well-known gelato spots
  • Catch live music and DJs at one of the local pubs around Campbell Parade

Markets & Boutique Shopping

  • Browse boutiques along Gould Street
  • Visit Westfield Bondi Junction for major brands and luxury
  • Walk the local stores in the Charing Cross Village
  • Check out surf shops on Campbell Parade
  • Visit the Saturday Farmers Market
  • Find handmade goods at the Bondi Sunday Markets

Family-Friendly Activities

  • Learn to surf with a local surf school
  • Swim in calmer waters at North Bondi
  • Use public BBQs near the beach
  • Explore rock pools at low tide
  • Watch outdoor movies at Bondi Pavilion in summer
  • Enjoy the many playgrounds across the region
  • Pack a picnic by the beach
  • Ride the Bronte Beach Miniature Train on the weekend

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