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 end of the beach. Just OK. Not as good as the guide books say it is. But has a great view of Bondi. From there starts the ocean walk to Coogee. This is a strenuous walk. Lots of steps (up and down), passage through a narrow cliffside path through a large cemetary, occasional parking lots, and very little shade from the sun. Do not do in mid-day, carry plenty of water, use sunscreen, and be in good shape to walk the several kms. May be easier to go from south to north as it seemed there were more climbing steps from the north (Bondi) start. A couple of beaches in between are good stops to rest and get refreshments. Ocean walk has great views, but no real need to go all the way down to Coogee. First several hundred meters gives enough views that you don't need to do the whole walk.

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