I timed my visit to Sydney for this event in November 2014 and I did not regret one bit of it…read more The coastal walk was simply awesome and as we actually started walking from Coogee to Bondi, we should be tired by the time we got to Tamarama but we were not. I did not realize Tamarama was considered the end of the exhibition but I felt it did not matter much which side you started from. The 2 km stretch of exhibits between Bondi and Taramara was over very quickly as you marveled at the sculptures. Set against the clear blue sea with frothing waves (at some parts) and beautiful blue sky dotted with some clouds, it was just quite breathtaking. Just take your time and bask in the beauty all around the place. No rush, no hurry and you will not feel like you are being hemmed in by the crowd. Some parts can be more packed but as long as you are not in a rush, people do give way or move on after a while. We went on a Friday afternoon so maybe it was not that crowded compared to the weekend.

We happened to be in Sydney during the last weekend of Sculpture by the Sea. The captain of our…read moreplane recommended checking it out and I'm so glad we did. This is a large public modern art exhibit along the water. The exhibit is completely free and it's filled with creative works. The only downside is that it is extremely crowded. But can you really blame the crowds for wanting to enjoy beautiful interactive art at such a magnificent setting?

The Bondi to Coogee Beach coastal walk is a beautiful 6 K trail along Sydney's eastern coastline,…read morefamous for its cliffs, sandy beaches, and scenic ocean views. Starting at Bondi Beach, watch the surfers in action and check out the Bondi Icebergs club, a rock enclosed pool. The path winds past Tamarama Beach, known for its quieter vibe and artistic Sculptures by the Sea exhibition each November. Bronte Beach offers natural rock pools, while the Waverley Cemetery's oceanfront hillside location is strikingly beautiful with yellow flowers everywhere. The walk ends at Coogee Beach, where you can relax at the beach or hit up one of the many restaurants.

The flight crew from airplane said that this is their favorite place to go in Australia. The…read morestunning cliffs & views, delicious restaurants, yoga, swimmers and surfers are the appeal. The turquoise ocean sparkles. We took a scenic ferry from circular Quay to Watson Bay for connecting bus to Bondi. The main beach area in front of the Bondi pavilion is a national heritage icon. Professional lifeguards patrol the beaches daily and even have their own reality TV show called Bondi rescue. There are accredited surf schools here and powerful waves. They were surf and swim shops as well. The Bondi iceberg is at the southern end of the beach and it's one of Australia's oldest swimming clubs remember swim year-round. Between May and November we can spot whales migrating from Bondi. They were cliffs and a coastal walk transformed by sculpture by the sea a free public outdoor sculpture park. There a year-round events festivals markets selling flowers produce fashions and jewelry.

Nice park to just chill on picnic tables and with your dog! It's near the beach so the best of both…read moreworlds on greens and waves with adorned, colorful flowers! Pleasant stroll and to sit down. I'm loving the ease and quaintness here! Shhhhh, keep it on the down low!

Waverley Council have been putting a bit of effort into a the parks along their stretch of…read morecoastline, and it's nice to see they've upgraded the kids playground and added a shade cloth- much needed as there is very little shade to be had in this park. "Glamarama" is however, much better known for drunken BBQ's then as a kids park, this is more of a grown-ups beach whereas next beach along Bronte is much better suited to the kiddies. The park and BBQ areas are clean, with some well-worn bits of grass on the track between the bathrooms and the café, and well maintained- there is always paper in the loos!

One of the things I love about Bondi Beach is checking out all the awesome graffiti along the legal…read moregraffiti wall next to the beach. Artists submit applications to Waverley council in order to be allowed to paint here. You can always find lots of high level, interesting artworks by different artists and you'll usually find more than one you really like. Its also great on your return trip to the beach when you occassionally get to see new works that've appeared on the legal graffiti wall or the permanent ones that remain like the anzac mural. An interesting point to note is that the history of aerosol art here dates back to the 1960s.

No wonder this is one of the more exclusive suburbs in Sydney. It has everything you could want:…read moregreat parks, restaurants, cafes, exercise facilities, leafy back streets and a ferry terminal. If you come here early on weekday mornings, you see a steady stream of smart business men and women on their way to work. Surely this must be the best commute in the world...although still difficult to leave the serenity of aptly-named Rose Bay behind.

Can't believe this place has been open for 10 years and I only just discovered it. I came here with…read moremy partner last night after a couple of our friends told us it was their favourite Italian in Bondi. We came at 8pm on a Sunday evening and it was packed so we put our name down and came back later. There are 16 options for pasta "sauces" that include a variety of meat, vegetables, herbs, etc. Then you choose from home-made pastas: gnocchi, fettuccine, spinach/ricotta ravioli, veal ravioli, penne or spaghetti. Per our friends suggestion we went with the fettucine pasta with the Bassano sauce (italian sausage, exotic mushrooms, porcini, fresh basil and sage, Napoli, dash of cream). It was AMAZING! The home-made noodles were cooked to perfection and the sauce was absolutely delicoius. It was $25 for the secondo (main) size which I think is reasonable. We also ordered the Parmagiana Catania (eggplant parmesan) that comes with bread and a side salad. It wasn't anything unique but the portion size was huge and the side salad helped balance out the heavy cheesy dish. Oh yeah, the garlic bread we ordered as a starter was awesome. With 2 mains, garlic bread and 1 glass of wine the bill came to $66 for two people. Not bad! We'll be back to eat our way through the rest of their menu!

Delish!! I had pasta /Hubbie had veal parm with salad . Service and food were great !read more

My wagyu beef pasta was one of the best dishes I had in Australia…read more Pizza was very good too. Mateo, our waiter, was friendly and made our meal enjoyable. I highly recommend.

It felt like we were in Italy. The crust was crispy and fluffy at the same time and the service was…read moretop notch. Highly recommend this establishment!!!

I really do love Junction Newscafe. I tend to go for the little, almost-unknown cafes and bistros,…read morejust because it's less bustling and busy, and the staff have more time and energy to pay attention to me. I sound a little narcissistic, but whatever! I like Junction Newscafe because the staff are friendly and helpful, without crowding me. There's a fine line between attentive, and bothersome, after all! And they toe it perfectly. I had a coffee and a sausage roll, which was nothing short of delightful. Junction Newscafe also sells a bunch of magazines (no porn that I could see though, thank heavens) so you can have a bit of a read while you eat and watch the rest of Bondi Junction go by.

Worth feeding to the fire…read more Loooots of anchovies on all the dishes. Anchovy taste for a decade to come.

You know when you're overseas, and the best restaurants always turn out to be the dodgiest looking?…read moreIt seems the same concept could be applied to Bondi's backpacker infested beachfront haunts, the Campbell Parade strip of diners an area I prefer to avoid. Apprehension was my gut reaction upon arriving at Gelbison, a pokey little restaurant with dated interiors featuring potted plants, harsh yellow lighting and varnished timber everything. The unidentifiable brown sauce smothering Lover's veal scallopine was equally concerning (I let him do the tasting on that one) but I must give the kitchen snaps on their pizza. A simple margherita with a light layer of tomato sauce, substantial mozzarella slices and dried oregano had a thin, crispy base; the $14 price tag not too shabby either. Their lengthy menu is a red flag for hit-and-miss potential, but I've heard good things about their bowls of mussels cooked in a lemony sauce with fresh parsely, and would happily forgo ambience on another occasion if the meal were to be as surprisingly pleasant as my last.