Guidebook for Bondi Junction
Sightseeing
Take a bus to Watsons Bay and then the ferry to Circular Quay. Great way to see the harbour. You can do it in either direction but check timetable ahead as ferry can be infrequent outside peak times. Fish and Chips on the wharf is a great way to finish.
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Watsons Bay Wharf station
Take a bus to Watsons Bay and then the ferry to Circular Quay. Great way to see the harbour. You can do it in either direction but check timetable ahead as ferry can be infrequent outside peak times. Fish and Chips on the wharf is a great way to finish.
Take the ferry to Manly. Very frequent from Circular Quay.
At Manly walk down The Corso to the ocean side and then follow the path on the south end around to Shelly Beach. The only west facing beach on the east coast of Australia! Great, safe swimming spot with a terrific kiosk.
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Manly Beach
Take the ferry to Manly. Very frequent from Circular Quay.
At Manly walk down The Corso to the ocean side and then follow the path on the south end around to Shelly Beach. The only west facing beach on the east coast of Australia! Great, safe swimming spot with a terrific kiosk.
Food Scene
Trendy but very tasty food. Great atmosphere and menu. Best to book a table. Open late. Get the bus back!
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Bondi Hardware
39 Hall StTrendy but very tasty food. Great atmosphere and menu. Best to book a table. Open late. Get the bus back!
We love Japanese soup. This is the best and cheapest this side of Nagoya. 10 minute walk from home in the Bondi Junction pedestrian mall.
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Ichi-Ban Boshi
171-173 Oxford StWe love Japanese soup. This is the best and cheapest this side of Nagoya. 10 minute walk from home in the Bondi Junction pedestrian mall.
Great Ramen soups and the biggest selection of Tempura around. All for less than $20. Can be a queue at dinner between 7 and 8.
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Bondi Ramen
33 Bronte RdGreat Ramen soups and the biggest selection of Tempura around. All for less than $20. Can be a queue at dinner between 7 and 8.
The hub of restaurants and bars in Bondi Beach. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner with places to suit every taste and budget.
Best breakfast is Bills (pricey).
Hall Street
Hall StreetThe hub of restaurants and bars in Bondi Beach. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner with places to suit every taste and budget.
Best breakfast is Bills (pricey).
Best coffee in Bondi with awesome burgers and breakfast selections. Be prepared to queue at busy times. Worth the wait.
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Bennett St Dairy
73 Bondi RdBest coffee in Bondi with awesome burgers and breakfast selections. Be prepared to queue at busy times. Worth the wait.
Cool cafe with great coffee and breakfast. Just 10 minutes walk. Check out the courtyard at the back.
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Katipo Coffee House
79 Bondi RdCool cafe with great coffee and breakfast. Just 10 minutes walk. Check out the courtyard at the back.
There are lots of restaurants in Bondi. This one serves quality Italian family fare at a reasonable price. Best to book or go early.
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Osteria Riva
96 Bronte RdThere are lots of restaurants in Bondi. This one serves quality Italian family fare at a reasonable price. Best to book or go early.
Best Aussie and Israeli breakfasts in Bondi Junction. Just a few minutes walk. Sit outside if the weather's nice.
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Savta Cafe & Restaurant
12 Waverley StBest Aussie and Israeli breakfasts in Bondi Junction. Just a few minutes walk. Sit outside if the weather's nice.
Favourite local hangout. Classic Bondi breakfast with the best view in the world. Take your togs!
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Icebergs Terrace
1 Notts AveFavourite local hangout. Classic Bondi breakfast with the best view in the world. Take your togs!
Great value wholesome meals with a huge selection of salads and vegetables. Take away or eat in.
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The Char Rotisserie
125 Bondi RdGreat value wholesome meals with a huge selection of salads and vegetables. Take away or eat in.
Best authentic Italian pizzas just 10 minutes walk.
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Society Pizzeria di Catania Bondi Rd
65 Bondi RdBest authentic Italian pizzas just 10 minutes walk.
Cafeteria style authentic Japanese soups and rice dishes.
Perfect for a quick meal on your way out or back home. Best value in Bondi Junction
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Mappen
183-193 Oxford StCafeteria style authentic Japanese soups and rice dishes.
Perfect for a quick meal on your way out or back home. Best value in Bondi Junction
No bread but great pastries, tarts and savoury treats. Just 10 minutes from home.
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François Artisan Baker
91 Bondi RdNo bread but great pastries, tarts and savoury treats. Just 10 minutes from home.
European style bakery and cake shop. Best known for their bagels and cakes....everything is made on site and everything is good!. Open 7am till 6pm 7days.
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Wellington Cake Shop
157 Bondi RdEuropean style bakery and cake shop. Best known for their bagels and cakes....everything is made on site and everything is good!. Open 7am till 6pm 7days.
Best fish shop in Bondi. Buy it fresh or they'll cook it for you on site. Buy your fish and chips on your way to the beach and enjoy it on the grass overlooking the beach. Open 8am to 7pm 7 days.
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The One That Got Away
163 Bondi RoadBest fish shop in Bondi. Buy it fresh or they'll cook it for you on site. Buy your fish and chips on your way to the beach and enjoy it on the grass overlooking the beach. Open 8am to 7pm 7 days.
A firm favourite for breakfast/ lunch (Mon-Sun) or dinner any night. Cool, friendly atmosphere with a mediterranean touch.
15 minute walk or 5 minutes on the bus to Bondi Beach.
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Brown Sugar
106 Curlewis StA firm favourite for breakfast/ lunch (Mon-Sun) or dinner any night. Cool, friendly atmosphere with a mediterranean touch.
15 minute walk or 5 minutes on the bus to Bondi Beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
Don't leave Sydney without having a drink at sunset at the Opera Bar. Just head to Opera House by bus or train and settle in for the show. It gets very crowded so get there a bit earlier.
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Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetDon't leave Sydney without having a drink at sunset at the Opera Bar. Just head to Opera House by bus or train and settle in for the show. It gets very crowded so get there a bit earlier.
Have a drink with the best view of Bondi Beach. Get there early for table on the balcony.
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Hotel Ravesis
118 Campbell ParadeHave a drink with the best view of Bondi Beach. Get there early for table on the balcony.
Parks & Nature
Start at the Art Gallery of NSW and walk along Mrs Macquairies road to the point. Then through the Botanic Gardens and on to the Opera House. Views all the way with plenty of spots to sit and take in the peace and quiet right in the heart of the city.
Have a drink at the Opera Bar (alongside the Opera House) best in the early evening for an unforgettable sunset.
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Iqabunga Lomdiliya Wobhotaniya WaseSydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadStart at the Art Gallery of NSW and walk along Mrs Macquairies road to the point. Then through the Botanic Gardens and on to the Opera House. Views all the way with plenty of spots to sit and take in the peace and quiet right in the heart of the city.
Have a drink at the Opera Bar (alongside the Opera House) best in the early evening for an unforgettable sunset.
If you don't like ocean waves head to Nielsen Park by bus. Take the 386 from the bottom of Paul Street next to the Caltex garage.
Great for a swim (there's a netted area), pic-nic or stroll in the beautiful natural setting.
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Nielsen Park
6 Steele Point RdIf you don't like ocean waves head to Nielsen Park by bus. Take the 386 from the bottom of Paul Street next to the Caltex garage.
Great for a swim (there's a netted area), pic-nic or stroll in the beautiful natural setting.
Bondi is the best known but for us Bronte is the best beach. It's smaller and less crowded with a heritage rock pool and 'bogie hole' at the south end for a splash. Only swim in the pools or between the flags... but it's a must do.
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Bronte Baths
Bronte RoadBondi is the best known but for us Bronte is the best beach. It's smaller and less crowded with a heritage rock pool and 'bogie hole' at the south end for a splash. Only swim in the pools or between the flags... but it's a must do.
Hidden Gem. Start at Bellevue Road and and walk down the giant stairs then follow the trail. You'll come out at Double Bay and then head towards the harbour. Easy to get back by bus.
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Cooper Park
Suttie RoadHidden Gem. Start at Bellevue Road and and walk down the giant stairs then follow the trail. You'll come out at Double Bay and then head towards the harbour. Easy to get back by bus.
Grab a bike or your walking shoes and head to the Park. It's a 20 minute walk or 5 minute bike ride. Join the joggers and bike riders for some great exercise. You can even take a horse ride but you'll need to book ahead.
While you're there walk or ride along Lang Road on the northern side to see some classic heritage Aussie home architecture and gardens.
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Centennial Park
15 Locked BagGrab a bike or your walking shoes and head to the Park. It's a 20 minute walk or 5 minute bike ride. Join the joggers and bike riders for some great exercise. You can even take a horse ride but you'll need to book ahead.
While you're there walk or ride along Lang Road on the northern side to see some classic heritage Aussie home architecture and gardens.
Spectacular views of Sydney coastline and harbour. Buses from Bondi Junction or Bondi Beach. From The Gap walk around to Camp Cove beach and then finish at the Watsons Bay pub. Lovely spot at any time but perfect in the evening to watch the sun set over Sydney. Bus back to Bondi Junction or Ferry to Circular Quay to continue your day...
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The Gap
Spectacular views of Sydney coastline and harbour. Buses from Bondi Junction or Bondi Beach. From The Gap walk around to Camp Cove beach and then finish at the Watsons Bay pub. Lovely spot at any time but perfect in the evening to watch the sun set over Sydney. Bus back to Bondi Junction or Ferry to Circular Quay to continue your day...
The best and most spectacular walk in Sydney. Allow time for a swim at Tamarama (if the flags are up) or Bronte (in the heritage pool or 'bogie hole'). For the complete experience continue on the coastal track to Coogee. Buses back to Bondi Junction from Bronte or Coogee. Allow 5 hours with stops and swims.
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Ukutya kwasekhohlo Bondi kuya ku-Bronte Coastal Walk
1 Notts AveThe best and most spectacular walk in Sydney. Allow time for a swim at Tamarama (if the flags are up) or Bronte (in the heritage pool or 'bogie hole'). For the complete experience continue on the coastal track to Coogee. Buses back to Bondi Junction from Bronte or Coogee. Allow 5 hours with stops and swims.
Best snorkelling in Sydney. Borrow a mask and snorkel (I've got some) or join a group. You can walk there along the coastal track from Bondi/ Bronte or take the bus from Bondi Junction.
You'll see an array of sea life including a pet groper!
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Gordons Bay
Best snorkelling in Sydney. Borrow a mask and snorkel (I've got some) or join a group. You can walk there along the coastal track from Bondi/ Bronte or take the bus from Bondi Junction.
You'll see an array of sea life including a pet groper!
Arts & Culture
Take a walk through Australian history and culture in this vibrant museum. Don't miss the Yiribana Aboriginal gallery with the world's best collection of traditional Aboriginal art and artefacts.
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Igaleriya yaseNew South Wales
Art Gallery RoadTake a walk through Australian history and culture in this vibrant museum. Don't miss the Yiribana Aboriginal gallery with the world's best collection of traditional Aboriginal art and artefacts.
Visit as much for the location as for the exhibition. It's a disused train factory converted to a stunning contemporary museum and performance space.
Check whats on before you go. Its a bit random!
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Carriageworks
245 Wilson StVisit as much for the location as for the exhibition. It's a disused train factory converted to a stunning contemporary museum and performance space.
Check whats on before you go. Its a bit random!
Shopping
Stroll along Gould Street between Hall and Curlewis.
Find some locally designed gifts to take home. Boutiques galore.
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Gould Street
Gould StreetStroll along Gould Street between Hall and Curlewis.
Find some locally designed gifts to take home. Boutiques galore.
Just 5 minutes walk from home. Enter at main entrance next to Zara and then take the escalator down to Woolworths for closest supermarket. It's open from 6am to midnight!
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Westfield Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StJust 5 minutes walk from home. Enter at main entrance next to Zara and then take the escalator down to Woolworths for closest supermarket. It's open from 6am to midnight!
Closest speciality fruit and deli store. Fruit is always good and their home-made fruit salad smoothies and combos always draw a crowd.
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Fruitologist Bondi
151 Bondi RdClosest speciality fruit and deli store. Fruit is always good and their home-made fruit salad smoothies and combos always draw a crowd.
Sydney's answer to LA's Rodeo Drive is only a 15 minute walk away. Check out the city's most exclusive boutiques and enjoy some of the best coffee and cake money can buy. You can also grab a ferry from Double Bay wharf to the city. From home, just walk through Cooper Park, past the tennis courts and then just follow the BMWs!
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Double Bay
Sydney's answer to LA's Rodeo Drive is only a 15 minute walk away. Check out the city's most exclusive boutiques and enjoy some of the best coffee and cake money can buy. You can also grab a ferry from Double Bay wharf to the city. From home, just walk through Cooper Park, past the tennis courts and then just follow the BMWs!
Best local market....a little but hippy and a little bit happy. There's something for everyone from farmers markets to designer sunnies. Open Saturday morning and all day Sunday. Well worth a look if you're down that way. It's near the north end of Bondi Beach.
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Imakethe yeBondi
Campbell ParadeBest local market....a little but hippy and a little bit happy. There's something for everyone from farmers markets to designer sunnies. Open Saturday morning and all day Sunday. Well worth a look if you're down that way. It's near the north end of Bondi Beach.
Essentials
Open 7 days and very well run with good doctors and short wait times. Check on-line for opening hours.
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Bondi Junction 7 Day Medical Centre
1 Newland StOpen 7 days and very well run with good doctors and short wait times. Check on-line for opening hours.
This is the closest supermarket. Just 5 minutes walk. Enter at Westfield main entrance and take the escalator down one level. They have everything. Open 6am to midnight.
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Woolworths Bondi Junction
530 Oxford StThis is the closest supermarket. Just 5 minutes walk. Enter at Westfield main entrance and take the escalator down one level. They have everything. Open 6am to midnight.