It’s your last chance to catch one of Sydney’s top annual events – Sculputures by the Sea.
Make a day of it on Australia’s top beach with top tips from our local Bondi Buzzhoppers.
Get there EARLY. The path between Bondi and Tamarama which features the sculptures gets busy and crowded very quickly on weekends so it’s worth setting your alarm to get to Bondi as early as possible if you want to enjoy the sculptures at your own pace and leisure.
7-8am
Caffeinate yourself ahead of your beach culture. Meet friends and pop in for breakfast at Icebergs terrace café – we love their mashed avocado on sourdough toast (egg and bacon optional).
Icebergs Terrace – Bondi Beach, Sydney | Buzzhopper
8am
Start your walk from the Icebergs to Tamarama park and then head back again into Bondi. With numerous photo and instagram stops on the way, this should take you about 1.5 hours at a leisurely pace
10am
Another coffee stop? For the best almond milk cappuccino in Bondi, head to Sonoma on Gould St and get happily distracted by its chic fashion boutiques. Keep your credit card handy for those impulse buys.
Sonoma – Bondi Beach, Sydney | Buzzhopper
11am Did you know Bondi boasts some of the best weekend markets in Sydney? In the grounds of the Bondi school in North Bondi, you’ll find the best farmers market in Sydney on Saturdays, and the coolest fashion and accessories market on Sundays.
Bondi Farmers market (Saturdays only) – Bondi Beach, Sydney | Buzzhopper
Bondi market (Sunday) – Bondi Beach, Sydney | Buzzhopper
12.30pm
Feeling a bit peckish? Options abound. If the food stalls in the farmers market on Saturdays haven’t already tempted you, Buzzhoppers have unanamimously voted Bondi’s Best fish and chips in North Bondi as the finest fish and chips in Sydney. Eat in or order takeaway (there’s sashimi too!) and head to the grassy knoll for a picnic. If you’re with kids, there’s a park nearby to run them ragged. Bondi’s Best – Bondi Beach, Sydney | Buzzhopper
3:00pm
Staying on in Bondi? Grab a book and laze on the grass for a while or spend the rest of the afternoon with friends at the iconic Bucket List.
The Bucket List – Bondi Beach, Sydney | Buzzhopper
OR, If you’re feeling active, catch a late afternoon yoga class at Power Yoga.
Power Living Yoga – Bondi Beach, Sydney | Buzzhopper
5:00pm
Sunset drinks? The North Bondi RSL offers the best views and cheapest drinks on the beach.
North Bondi RSL Club – Bondi Beach, Sydney | Buzzhopper
7:30pm
Still on for casual bite? The Hill in North Bondi serves up organic farm to table modern Australian dishes, or head towards Hurricanes Grill – (130 Roscoe st) for hands down, the best BBQ ribs in town. Or pop into for Pompeii’s next door for Italian. Remember it’s the weekend in Bondi so dinner reservations are highly recommended.
The Hill Eatery – North Bondi, Sydney | Buzzhopper
Enjoy your weekend in Bondi – Buzzhopper