21 Bondi Beach
The Peoples Beach. Ask someone to name the first beach they
can think of and Bondi Beach would be a likely response. Bondi
Beach is home to a diverse crowd, and Bondi does get crowded
at times. Head for the Bondi Pavilion about half way across
the beach. There you should find drinks and sustenance closest
to the surf.
Bondi Pavilion
When its open, the Bondi Pavilion Balcony is a neat place
to watch the waves, wavers and other passer-bys. There is
a bar upstairs allowing you to take drinks out onto the balcony
but opening times vary. The Bondi Pavilion is home to exhibits
and theatrical performances, particularly during the Sydney
Festival. Some are fun and some aren’t but they are
often short and you can take your drinks in with you.
Surf The Waves at Bondi Beach
If you want you can try your hand at surfing at Bondi Beach.
Alternatively have a splash and try your body at body surfing.
If you have no inclination to get wet you can just stroll
on or along side Bondi Beach
Bondi
Beach Links |
22 Walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee
Beach
The walk from Bondi to Coogee Beach is a bit of a classic.
Walk from Bondi to Coogee Beach and be greeted by fantastic
scenery, beautiful beaches, cliffs and even an old cemetery
(Waverley) with unimpeded views out to sea. Must make Real
Estate Agents tremble at the thought of Waverley Cemetery
ever being relocated - not likely. Allow three to four hours
and take your time. Note the lack of fences between Bondi
and Coogee Beaches so please keep a close reign on any off-spring.
Tamarama
Tamarama (Glam-arama so they say), is one of the beaches
you’ll cross, has a café very close to the beach
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23 Sexy Coogee Beach
Visit Coogee Beach - the backpacking capital of the world!!
Well sometimes Coogee feels like it. Apart from beach itself,
Coogee has great views and walks to either Bronte/Bondi or
Maroubra.
If the opportunity presents its self, have an early morning
stroll on the beach and then stop for breakfast. You'll feel
a million dollars, fit and ready for your day. For the best
food with Coogee views head for the southern end of Coogee
Beach. Be prepared to wait for a table if you arrive after
10am at weekends.
On the north side of Coogee Beach you’ll find the Beach
Palace Hotel. If you can still do so without paying, climb
to the top of the Hotel, get a cold drink and sit yourself
down and enjoy the view out to sea and across Coogee Beach.
Ah..the way life is meant to be - no worries.
For music fans the Coogee Bay and Palace Hotels cater for
you with all kinds of music provided it's loud and usually
involves jumping around a lot. For the brave there's a kebab
shop directly opposite the Coogee Bay Hotel in Coogee Bay
Road open till very late.
Hotels
and pubs in Coogeee
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46 Sculptures By the Sea - Bondi
Beach
You could combine Sculptures By The Sea with a walk to Coogee
/ Bronte Beaches if its on (around November) while you're
here. Apart from the art there's the improvisation. Look intensely
enough at one of the exhibits for long enough and someone
is bound to ask you what you think it is .....improvise from
there.
Sculptures
By The Sea - Bondi Beach |
59 Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach
'No one' walks from Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach so it's
all the more enjoyable for it. Annoyingly there is a house
right where it shouldn't be - forcing you to take to the streets
for a while. You also have to negotiate a stony beach which
is not for everyone. But I like it! Maroubra Beach is relatively
under developed/unspoilt depending upon your view point. Maroubra
has a nice cafe right on the beach and to the north an excellent
ocean pool. Unlike Coogee, with no Wedding Cake offshore (island)
the surf tends to be bigger and better at Maroubra Beach,
just watch out for the rips.
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63 Eastern Suburbs Explorer Buses
- Sydney sight seeing
What I like about the Explorer Buses is you can hop on and
off whenever you want – just wait until it’s stopped
moving.. Take your iPod with you in case you hate the commentary
and get off when ever you find yourself somewhere you like
the look of. Two options, Sydney City and Eastern Suburbs
- check the bus companies web site below for details including
the route maps (right hand corner of their site(s))
Click the link below for Sydney Explorer Buses timetables
and routes.
Sydney
Explorer Buses |
64 Diving
Diving At Shelly Beach (North Side
of Sydney Harbour)
Diving off of Shelly Beach is very popular with locals and
visitors alike.
Diving at Gordon's Bay and Bare Island
(South Side of Sydney Harbour)
Gordon's bay (near Coogee) has a course to dive into and
swim around. Gordon's Bay lies between Coogee and Clovelly
and is a lovely place above or below the water.
Bare Island may (near La Perouse) have some Sea Horses left.
Sadly their numbers are on the decline - 6 females to every
male (the males are distinguishable by their large
)
Now
inspired (?) you may want to learn how to: |
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75 Day At Royal Randwick Races
Royal Randwick Racecourse
If you happen to be here on the first Tuesday in November
then its Melbourne Cup day. Melbourne has a holiday (yes to
celebrate a horse race) whilst Sydney has a party. Whilst
not a big racing fan or 'punter' myself it is a 'huge' day.
http://www.theraces.com.au
- Rosehill Racecourse
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87 La Perouse
Sydney’s French connection. History La bounds at Perouse
but sadly so does the container terminal on the opposite side
of the bay. Still well worth the visit.
There is an historical bush walk which will take you to the
La Perouse Museum, La Perouse Monument as well as the fortifications
at Henry Head and the scenery around Pussycat Bay and Cape
Banks.
It’s rumoured that a 'Snake Man' performs at La Perouse
on Sundays - best ask the locals when you get there as sounds
doubtful to me. If he does exist let us know what you think.
Catch the 393 and 394 to get to La Perouse.
Map
of La Perouse |
88 Bare Island
A fort not a nudist colony but I doubt if anyone will object
if you're brave enough to start a trend. Bare Island is a
footbridge away from La Perouse.
Bare
Island - More Info
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90 Centennial Park
For cycling, rollerblading and even horse riding away from
serious Sydney traffic - you could do far worse than Centennial
Park. Centennial Park is a lovely place so please take some
time out from whizzing around it to stroll around the lakes
and count the number of different birds. Centennial Park has
a cafes / restaurant, a Kiosk (weekends) and is home to the
outdoor Moonlight Cinema during the summer.
Official
Centennial Park Web site Link |
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96 Clovelly Beach
Clovelly is a small family friendly ocean beach in the Eastern
Suburbs half an hours walk from Coogee. Extended breakwaters
and gently sloping beach makes Clovelly great for swimming,
snorkeling, paddling and for kids of all sizes. A relatively
new cafe nearby and the Clovelly Hotel adds to Clovelly appeal.
Clovelly Hotel
Sunday nights - live music followed by a free bus to the Place
Hotel in Coogee for a boogie. Alternatively, enjoy a tasty
but reasonably priced lunch. The Clovelly Hotel is one of
Sydney's better pubs.
Click
for more information
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