Bondi Beach (Greater Sydney)

Bondi Beach (pronounced "Bond-eye" with a long i, or bóndai) is the most famous beach in Australia, situated in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, roughly seven kilometres from the centre of the city. Large numbers of tourists visit Bondi Beach throughout the year, and many Irish and British tourists spend Christmas Day there.

Surf Life Saving Australia has given different hazard ratings to Bondi Beach in 2004. While the northern end has been rated a gentle 4 (with 10 as the most hazardous), the southern side is rated as a 7 due to a famous rip current known as the "Backpackers Express" (also known as the "Bondi Tram" or the "Bronte Express" because you would supposedly end up at Bronte - two beaches south - if caught in it). In actual fact, there are up to five rip currents operating along the beach, the Backpackers' Express being the one closest to the designated swimming area. There is an underwater shark net shared, during the summer months, with other beaches along the southern part of the coast.

Bondi Beach hosted the beach volleyball competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics. A temporary 10,000-seat stadium, a much smaller stadium, 2 warm-up courts, and 3 training courts were set up to host the tournament.

Bondi Beach is the end point of the City to Surf Fun Run, the largest running event in the world, which is held each year in August. The race attracts over 63,000 entrants who complete the 14 km run from the central business district of Sydney to Bondi Beach. Other annual activities at Bondi Beach include Flickerfest, Australia's premier international short film festival in January, World Environment Day in June, and Sculpture By The Sea in November. In addition to many activities, the Bondi Beach Markets is open every Sunday.

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Coordinates:  33°53'32"S 151°16'41"E

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  • This is the "South Beach" of Australia as I look at it. My friends and I would travel to Bondi whenever we could get a chance. The restaurants around the area are great, but the beach can get crowded almost anytime of day. The water is amazing though, and it is very warm. If anyone gets the chance to travel to Sydney, make Bondi a stop.
  • bondi beach is so beautiful!!!!!!
  • BONDI BEACH IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL PLACE.the sea looked amazing.
  • I'm from Brasil! espetacular essa praia(beach)!
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