Want a NICE beach and a bit of peace? Take an extra 15 minutes to head further south to Marboubra beach. As big and beatuiful as Bondi, but literally less than 1 tenth of the crowd. Beautiful spot and good surf. Easy to park and public transport (buses) also. more

Bondi is a really touristy beach - but then again most of Sydney is touristy. It's worth visiting just to walk along the beach, enjoy the views and take a few photos. I went during the winter so it was a bit cold and it did rain for a bit when I was there so I would recommend only really... more

Bondi Beach as a beach is amazing. The crystal clear water, moderate surf, beautiful views down the coast, and the clean white sand which stretches for over a kilometer make this beach one of the best in Sydney. However, as a locality, bondi is an absolute disgrace. To get to the beach requires taking a train to Bondi Junction, then... more

Get there from Circular Quay (pronounced "key") on bus 333. Buy ticket in advance as can't pay on the bus. Bondi is wide, sandy beach. Crowded with sunbathers, surfers, lots of backpackers. Lots of tourist shops along the ocean front street. Many cafes all serving the same 'fish and chips' type food. Went to the Iceberg Cafe at the south... more

I am not a fan of Bondi. I was utterly disappointed on my first visit as a tourist, and it has not improved since. In fact it makes me cringe! The beach is far from spectacular. There are many many better beaches either up or down the coast. There are a LOT of backpackers. It is way worse than Manly,... more

overrated, don't get too excited about going there because you might get disapointed. It is a lovely place wih a wide sandy beach but beaches down the Illawarra are better more

lovely white sands, great watching the surfers, great wee cafes, i stayed on Campbell Parade in 1965 and have been back twice since then. wonderful more

Must agree with others, it is a little overrated. But you can’t go to Sydney and not go to Bondi. Grab the Bondi Bendy from Circular Quay, short cheap ride to Bondi. Have a nice walk along the beach, okay its not as impressive as you think, but its still nice. Watch the surfers for a while and then go... more

Bondi Beach is the most overrated place in Australia. There are many more fantastic beaches up the east coast especially once you get into Queensland. Tacky area with tourist shops and a little run down. Very Stony beach . Definatley nothing like it looks on the postcards. more