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Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club Blue Plaque — Image credit: Heritage NSW

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club Blue Plaque

Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known. This blue plaque commemorates the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club, Australia's first recorded surf lifesaving club.

Bondi Beach NSW

0.1 km away

The Bondi Beach Gallery — Image credit: Aquabumps

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Aquabumps

Aquabumps is the Bondi Beach photography gallery, housing the work of Eugene Tan or "Uge" as he is commonly known. Uge has been taking photos in Bondi and around almost every morning since 1999 from the ground and via helicopter. Uge's Bondi Beach gallery is a must-see for any tourist visiting Bondi as it showcases a unique perspective on beach life in Sydney and around the world.

Bondi Beach NSW

0.4 km away

Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

Natural Attractions

Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

Offering visitors to Sydney an opportunity to join in and do what the locals do, the Bondi to Coogee Walk is a popular coastal walk offering beautiful coastline vistas, cosy beaches and cafe strips for refuelling. It is six kilometres long and takes about two hours to complete at a good pace, but why not break it up with a freshly squeezed juice or a relaxed coffee, then finish with a swim at Coogee Beach. The walk passes one of the world's more scenic operational cemeteries, the Waverley Cemetery where graves of famous Australians such as Henry Lawson can be found. The Bondi to Tamarama Beach section of the walk is transformed each spring with the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. The walk is easy to medium with a steep section and quite a few steps. Don't forget your hat, sunscreen, and some water.

Bondi Beach NSW

0.5 km away

Bondi Icebergs — Image credit: Destination NSW

Landmarks and Buildings

Bondi Icebergs

Perched at the southern end of Bondi Beach, the Bondi Icebergs pool is one of Sydney's most iconic ocean baths and has been a landmark for more than 90 years, with its winter swimming club established in 1929. The tidal pool complex, also known as the Bondi Baths, features a 50-metre lap pool and a smaller children's pool carved into the cliffs, open to the public year-round with qualified lifeguards on duty during opening hours. The sauna is located on the pool deck level, and is included in the price of your pool admission, along with hot shower. Located above the pool, the fully licensed clubhouse, The Bergs Bistro, is open to both members and guests. All visitors are welcome to enjoy sweeping views over the pool and beach as they drink or dine on the sunny balcony.

Bondi Beach NSW

0.6 km away

MacKenzies Beach

Natural Attractions

MacKenzies Beach

MacKenzies Beach is one of the smallest beaches in the state, and it is not always there. None the less its close proximity to dense residential areas makes it a relatively popular beach, when present. MacKenzies is located in a small tuck in the rocks on the south side of Mackenzies Point, 250 m west of the point and 100 m north of Tamarama surf club. At its best it is 50 m long, always backed by rocks and fronted by a rock strewn surf zone, usually containing at least one rip. So swimmers beware. MacKenzies is used by fishers, sunbathers and waders, rather than swimmers.

Tamarama NSW

1.1 km away

Tamarama Beach — Image credit: Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Tamarama Beach

Tamarama Beach sits between two prominent headlands on the Bondi to Coogee Walk, with 80 metres of shoreline. It has great surfing condtions, but it is prone to strong currents. It is surrounded by parklands. There is a cafe, playground, barbecue area and amenities. Tamarama is often referred to as 'Glamarama" because its where beautiful people hang out.

Tamarama NSW

1.2 km away

The Federation Cliff Walk

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

The Federation Cliff Walk

The Federation Cliff Walk is a popular and unique attraction for its natural beauty and panoramic views out to the ocean. The Federation Cliff Walk is a five-kilometre clifftop walk with postcard views out to the Pacific Ocean from Dover Heights to Watsons Bay. The sandstone cliffs that guard the approaches to Sydney Harbour are one of the city's most dramatic features, and this walking track offers spectacular sea views at every step. Beginning from Raleigh Reserve in Dover Heights, this walkway wanders through parklands close to the edge of the cliffs that overlook the vast blue swathe of the Pacific Ocean. Continue another two kilometres beyond the end of the walk to Watsons Bay, and more sublime views of the harbour. Stop for a seafood lunch in the shade at Robertson Park, beside the pub at Watsons Bay. Along the way, admire the Macquarie Lighthouse, marvel at the dramatic views of The Gap and take a close look at the 80-metre sandstone cliffs at Raleigh Reserve.

Dover Heights NSW

1.5 km away

Bronte Beach, Sydney — Image credit: Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Bronte Beach and Baths

Bronte is just over a kilometre's walk south of Bondi. The beach itself faces east and picks up swell from any direction, but bulky headlands to the north and south and clusters of underwater rocks make conditions challenging, especially for swimmers. The south headland shapes Bronte's premium wave, but it breaks across rocks so it's for confident board-riders only. Those same rocks create a sheltered natural pool beloved of parents with young kids, while an ocean-fed lap pool tucked in beneath the south headland provides one of Sydney's finest saltwater swim experiences (free entry). A wide grassy park behind the beach has barbecues and picnic tables and gives way to a wooded gully between rows of expensive houses on the opposing hillsides.

Bronte NSW

1.6 km away

Puppy Yoga

Entertainment Venues

Puppy Yoga

Puppy Yoga is Australia's original puppy yoga experience - a unique way to blend wellness with joy. Guests join a guided yoga flow while playful puppies roam freely, creating an uplifting environment that's equal parts relaxation and fun. Sessions are designed for all levels, with plenty of time to pause, cuddle, and connect with the puppies. Beyond the smiles, every class supports early socialisation for the pups, ensuring a safe and positive experience for both guests and animals. Located in studios across Sydney, Puppy Yoga is the perfect attraction for visitors looking for something truly different - an original experience that leaves you feeling lighter and happier.

Bondi Junction NSW

2.0 km away

Waverley Cemetery

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Waverley Cemetery

Waverley Cemetery is a state heritage-listed cemetery in an iconic location of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. It is also one of Sydney's oldest continually operating funeral suppliers, caring for families since 1877. The first part of the cemetery was officially finished and opened on 1 August 1877. The cemetery has amassed a significant collection of high-quality memorials and monuments and is the resting place of many influential and significant men and women who helped develop Sydney NSW and Australia on the international stage.

Bronte NSW

2.2 km away

Soak Bathhouse Bondi Junction

Spas and Retreats

Soak Bathhouse Bondi Junction

With luxurious stone and aqua tile pools set over a beautiful 700-square-metre space, Soak Bathhouse is an oasis in the heart of Bondi Junction. The communal bathhouse has a range of amenities designed for wellness and relaxation including magnesium mineral pools, hot spas, a cedarwood sauna and a cold plunge pool. Private experiences are also available, like massage, infrared sauna and red-light therapy.

Bondi Junction NSW

2.3 km away

Clovelly Beach — Image credit: Ethan Rohloff; Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Clovelly Beach

Clovelly Beach is a small and tranquil beach, located the mouth of a narrow bay between two rocky ridges. Concrete platforms and promenades have been constructed on both sides of the bay. A saltwater pool is located on the southern side of the beach. The Sea Salt Cafe is located at the beach.

Clovelly NSW

2.7 km away

Gordons Bay, Coogee — Image credit: Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Gordons Bay

Gordons Bay is located south of Clovelly Beach and north of Coogee Beach. Access to the bay is only limited to pedestrians via the surrounding streets or the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. Protected by an offshore reef, it is a popular dive spot, the calm waters hide a unique underwater nature trail.

Clovelly NSW

3.1 km away

Join our new wave of wellness. Floating Pilates on the water. — Image credit: Copyright of Aqua Sculpt

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Aqua Sculpt Floating Pilates - Sydney

Aqua Sculpt at Bellamy Beach in Rose Bay, Sydney offers a unique one-of-a-kind wellness experience, combining the strength and flow of Pilates with the serenity of floating on water. Using purpose designed floating boards in the calm shallows of Sydney Harbour, participants are guided through movement that challenges balance, tones muscle, and calms the mind, all while immersed in nature. Aqua Sculpt delivers a workout and a restorative escape. Every session tones the body while offering space to reset mentally, blending exercise with mindfulness in a way that traditional studio sessions cannot. Designed for beginners, it is a welcoming experience for anyone seeking something innovative, restorative, and memorable during their time in Sydney. Located just 15 minutes from Sydney CBD, Bellamy Beach provides a spectacular backdrop of harbour views, with nearby attractions such as Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach easily accessible for a full day of sightseeing. Held in shallow, calm waters, boards are anchored using weights making them safe and accessible. Founded in Australia and now expanding globally, Aqua Sculpt has been featured in luxury hotels and international wellness destinations, making Sydney the perfect flagship. Visitors are invited to discover why this experience is fast becoming one of the city's most talked-about wellness attractions. Just bring your activewear or swimmers and you're ready to go!

Rose Bay NSW

3.1 km away

Shark Island

Natural Attractions

Shark Island

Do you like the sound of an island getaway but don’t have time to jump on a plane? Just book a trip through one of our licensed transport operators, head to Darling Harbour or Circular Quay, and before you know it, you’ll be exiting the ferry at Shark Island. The 1.5 hectare Shark Island sits in Sydney Harbour, just one kilometre from Rose Bay. With its lush grassy areas, picnic shelters and spacious gazebo and amazing 360° views, the island is the perfect place for a harbour picnic or to watch the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. After lunch, you can explore the island’s foreshore and grottos, hand built in the early 1900s and hiding a range of tide pool creatures.

Point Piper NSW

3.1 km away

Dorothea Mackellar Blue Plaque — Image credit: Heritage NSW

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Dorothea Mackellar Blue Plaque

Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known. This blue plaque commemorates Dorothea Mackellar OBE who penned the iconic words 'I love a sunburnt country' to describe the Australian landscape in one of Australia's best-known poems, 'Core of my heart', also known as 'My country'.

Point Piper NSW

3.2 km away

Murray Rose Pool, Double Bay — Image credit: Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Redleaf Beach

Situated in the beautiful Double Bay precinct, Redleaf Beach is another of those idyllic Sydney harbourside beaches you just want to visit. Murray Rose Pool (formerly Redleaf Pool), can be found at the western end of the beach and provides swimmers with a safe harbourside tidal enclosure to swim in. With a swimming area of approximately 90 metres by 60 metres, even on a busy day there is no shortage of swimming space. There is a wrap-around pontoon which makes for a lovely walk and if you're feeling peckish, the cafe' on the hill provides delicious meals and fantastic views looking out to Darling Point and the Harbour Bridge.

Double Bay NSW

3.2 km away

Palmer and Penn — Image credit: Palmer and Penn

Shopping and Markets

Palmer and Penn

Welcome to Palmer and Penn, a Sydney based business established in 2005. Specialising in luxury homewares and furniture, they offer pieces from the world’s leading luxury brands such as Baccarat, Lalique, Ralph Lauren Homewares and Furniture, Trudon, Assouline AERIN and many others. Palmer and Penn also source fully authentic rare, antique and vintage luggage and trunks from the luxury designers houses of Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Prada. They are located on Transvaal Avenue in Double Bay, Sydney on a street lined with heritage cottages with a mix of unique stores specialising in interiors and fashion.

Double Bay NSW

3.3 km away

Jan Logan

Shopping and Markets

Jan Logan

Jan Logan has over the last twenty years evolved into an international brand. Logan has designed jewellery for many international actresses including Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lopez, Rose Byrne and Joan Chen wear Logan's unique designs. Jan is also a great supporter of Australian fashion design and has contributed to the parades of Australia's finest designers, including Collette Dinnigan, Akira Isogawa, Easton Pearson and Leona Edmiston. The studio ensures that the best and most creative ideas are incorporated into all Jan Logan designs. All of the designs are completely unique to the brand. At Jan Logan a fresh approach reflects our desire to produce jewellery that will be as relevant in the future as it is today.

Double Bay NSW

3.4 km away

Woollahra Bookshop — Image credit: Woollahra Bookshop

Shopping and Markets

Woollahra Bookshop

Woollahra Bookshop is a proudly independent Sydney bookshop. Hidden away down a little side street in the picturesque village of Woollahra, they have been serving the book lovers of Sydney for over thirty years. Their knowledgeable staff love giving recommendations. Become a regular, and they'll remember your name (and reading tastes). If they don't stock a book you're after, they're always happy to order it in. Woollahra Bookshop is open seven days a week. They offer free local delivery and can post books anywhere in Australia. They are also dog-friendly (with an annual Cutest Dog Photo Competition)! Art can always be found in the bookshop, including mini-exhibitions by local artists.

Woollahra NSW

3.5 km away

D Lan Galleries - Sydney

Galleries, Museums and Collections

D Lan Galleries

Representing Australia's most dynamic and distinctive art movement, D Lan Galleries presents exhibitions of exceptional modern and contemporary art by leading and emerging First Nations artists at its gallery spaces in Melbourne, Sydney and New York, at international art fairs and partner venues. Founded in Melbourne in 2016, D Lan Galleries has established itself as a leading international platform for the presentation and appreciation of Australian First Nations art. With a program that balances historically significant works with contemporary voices, D Lan Galleries has played a key role in raising awareness of and elevating First Nations art within private and institutional collections and the broader international art world.

Woollahra NSW

3.5 km away

Art2Muse Gallery Woollahra — Image credit: Art2Muse Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art2Muse Gallery Woollahra

Art2Muse Gallery has an exciting program of fortnightly exhibitions and events as well as an upstairs gallery displaying a variety of artworks from over 50 artists. Since 2001 Art2Muse Gallery has been dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of artists. By offering a curated selection that includes both established and emerging Australian artists, the gallery provides visitors and collectors with a rich and dynamic artistic experience.

Paddington NSW

3.6 km away

Giles Baths

Natural Attractions

Giles Baths

Giles Baths is located at the foot of the northern headland of Coogee Beach. It's a natural rock pool, known as the "Bogey hole" and was used by male bathers in the nineteenth century and continues to be used today. It's a popular swimming hole with young people and is a fun place to explore from Coogee Beach. You can access it from the Coastal Walkway in Dunningham Reserve, near where the Bali Memorial stands, or walk along the rocky foreshore north of Coogee Beach. The entry portico from the original "Giles Gym and Baths" remains.

Coogee NSW

3.6 km away

Coogee Run Club — Image credit: Coogee Run Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Coogee Run Club

Coogee Run Club offers four runs every week, each taking in a different slice of the east. Tuesday evenings see a 5-kilometre run south to Maroubra. Wednesday mornings see a speed session in Queens Park. Thursday mornings run north to Gordons Bay and Clovelly, and finish with a dip and coffee in Coogee, and Sunday mornings see a 10 kilometre run to Malabar Headland National Park and back. The Coogee Run Club is for all paces and all faces and encourages everyone from beginners to speedsters to get on board. Runs through Coogee feature out-and-back routes, with pit stops along the way, and there is always a meet-up at the finish line, so no one gets left behind.

Coogee NSW

3.7 km away

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