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.

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

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

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.