Bondi is a beach suburb, 7 kilometres east of Sydney, known for its proximity to famous beaches like Bondi Beach and a vibrant nightlife accompanied by incredible food. The suburbs of Bondi, Bondi Beach and Bondi Junction are major tourist destinations for those looking to get away from the city’s bustle and spend their evenings or weekends on the beach, sunbathing, enjoying scrumptious food and shopping their hearts out. Here’s all you need to know about the top tourist places in and around Bondi, NSW.
Also, read about Living and Studying in Bondi
Famous for its spotless sands and surf culture, Bondi Beach, in the neighbouring suburb, is one of Sydney’s most famous beaches. You can visit to indulge in surfing and serene coastal walks and check out vibrant beachside cafes. Its lively atmosphere, friendly crowd and breathtaking ocean views make it a must-visit destination.
Bondi Junction is a shopping hub in the west of Bondi, particularly known for the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping mall featuring shops of famous clothing brands, designer labels, retail, gourmet and the trendiest restaurants. Besides shopping and food, the mall also features a movie theatre and a pub with a disco for the entertainment of visitors.
Scarba, one of the oldest buildings in Bondi, is a two-storey, Italianate house built by Malcolm Campbell on Wellington Street in the 1880s. It is a heritage-listed site. There are many other homes and buildings throughout the suburb constructed in Victorian Italianate, Spanish Mission and Federation styles.
Bondi Public School is another heritage-registered site in Bondi. It was built in 1883.
The Bondi Anglican Church is a famous Church with three branches – at Bondi Junction, Bondi and Bondi Beach.
The Wayside Chapel is another popular Church in Bondi. A cornerstone of the community and religious standing of the region, this Church offers various community services, including meals for visitors and support to the needy. It's a wonderful example of the region’s artistic and cultural past.
Located on Bondi Beach, St Anne's Catholic Church is one of the top churches in the region. Known for its architectural beauty, peaceful atmosphere and historical significance, this Church is a cultural landmark and hub for the local Catholic community.
One of the few heritage-listed sites in Bondi, Electricity Substation No. 269 is situated in a historic building, on Anglesea Street. It opened in 1928 and was designed by Walter Frederick White.
Bondi Post Office, on Bondi Road, is situated in a heritage-listed building. A vital tourist hub, this Victorian-era charming government office offers most of the modern postal services, as well as insurance and currency exchange services for tourists.
A beloved local pub and restaurant, Royal Hotel was started in 1901-02 on Bondi Road. This is where Australia’s oldest “the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club” was started in 1907. Visit to enjoy live music and tasty food in a lively atmosphere.
Bondi Anglican Church St Mary's, on Birrell Street, Bondi Junction, is a popular place for worship and religious events, especially for the local Christian community. Its peaceful environment and architectural magnificence attract visitors from all over Sydney.
Bondi-Waverley School of Arts, on Bondi Road, is located in a heritage-listed building.
Marks Park, Thomas Hogan Reserve, Waverley Park, Dickson Reserve, Ray O'Keefe Reserve and Bondi Beach Park are major parks in the area.
Some famous art galleries include Art Gallery at 158C Bondi Rd, Aboriginal Contemporary (Aboriginal art gallery), The Art Lounge, Jingmin Ren Spiritual Artist and Online Energy Art Prints Gallery, Tony Curran, Aquabumps, Art Moment Gallery, Artist Editions and L'Atelier de Blule.