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Bondi Beach: Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 386 attractions in Sydney
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Activities: surfing, walking, swimming, dining, nightlife, drinking
Attraction type: Beach
Address: Waverly, Sydney, Australia
Tel: 8362 3406

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Reviews of Bondi Beach

( 6-10 of 20 )
“Overrated Tourist Trap”

Bondi Beach

2 of 5 stars
Sydney
Mar 12, 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

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, I would prefer Manly anyday to Bondi, nicer, cleaner beach. Nicer atmosphere.

The shops & cafes/restaurants are so overpriced it is laughable

LOTS of wannabes/posers/try hards

In short, the only reason to go would be to say 'been there done that' and take a quick snap to two on your way to Watsons Bay for fish & chips. You really would not be missing much if you didnt go and could spend your time much better with a trip to the gorgeous Northern Beaches.

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“Small Bondi”

Bondi Beach

Dec 5, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

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

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“bondi beach-wonderful”

Bondi Beach

Nov 16, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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“You gotta go!”

Bondi Beach

4 of 5 stars
Belfast, United Kingdom
Oct 24, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

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 to the Hogs Breath Café for a nice consolation lunch, great food. Have a nosy in the souvenir shops and catch the bus back, with a stop at Bondi Junction for some retail therapy. It’s a must-see, so just do it.

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“Overrated”

Bondi Beach

2 of 5 stars
Cork, Ireland
Aug 15, 2007
4/5 found this review helpful

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.

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Reviews of Bondi Beach

( 6-10 of 20 )
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Bondi Beach: Management Resources

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Waverly, Sydney, Australia
Tel: 8362 3406