10 Things To Look For In Bondi

Frequented by celebs and plebs alike, Bondi is famous the world over, and for good reason! From street fighting to ice skating, this popular Sydney suburb has something for everyone.

1. Hipsters

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Hipsters are everywhere, but the funniest ones are The Bondi Hipsters. This local comedy pair have just released their own underground, nameless fashion label and recently launched the Fridge Juice Detox, an "organic superfood energy miracle." They also have a TV show, Soul Mates. (It's probably too mainstream for most hipsters). #sorryboutit #notsorry

2. Backpackers

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Backpackers who stay longer term in Australia live in Bondi, North Bondi or Bondi Junction. Or they have a friend who does. Head to the Tea Gardens or the Cock 'n' Bull Hotel in Bondi Junction if you're longing for your Irish or English compatriots.

3. Your Towel

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If you're looking for a quiet beach getaway with the family, look elsewhere. Bondi Beach is stacked with colourful characters, and navigating the sands without stepping on anyone requires some skill. Good luck finding your towel here!

4. Bondi To Coogee Coastal Walk

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Take a scenic shoreline walk along the cliffs from south Bondi Beach. This winding path connects neighbouring beachside suburbs Tamarama, Bronte and Clovelly through to Coogee.

5. Sharks

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Sharks have often been spotted at Bondi Beach despite the presence of a 200m shark net. The most recent occurrence was on January 5th, 2015, and involved two sharks following a school of fish. The shark alarm was sounded and the beach was evacuated.

6. Flat Sharing

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Bondi is home to some of the most expensive real estate in Australia, and tenants often load up their apartments with as many people as possible to make rent. Check out sites like Gumtree where you can find a flat or room to share. You can even buy second hand furnishings for your very own square metre of Bondi living space!

This 1970's house "in need of renovation" sold for $15 million in 2013.

7. Bondi Lifeguards

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The busy team of lifeguards at Bondi Beach save thousands of tourists, backpackers and locals every year. While you're out looking for them, they'll be looking out for you, and if any of them seem familiar it's because they also star on the reality TV show, Bondi Rescue.

8. The Wolverine & Friends

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Hugh Jackman and many other Australian and international celebrities are known to frequent the iconic Bondi Beach. Here's the Wolverine himself, pleased and surprised to have found his towel.

9. Billionaires Street Fighting

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Australian billionaire James Packer punched on with former best man Nine CEO David Gyngell outside of Packer's $20 million dollar Bondi home. Reportedly, the brawl broke out over Packer's involvement with super model Miranda Kerr. Fighting billionaires dressed like homeless people? Only in Bondi.

10. Ice Skating On The Beach

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If building sandcastles is too mainstream for you, grab a pair of skates and head to the beach to carve up the ice during the Bondi Winter Magic Festival. Ice skating in the sun while overlooking the waves and sand is a strange yet beautiful combination.