Whilst Bondi is iconic, not many tourists realise that the ocean at Bondi can be powerful at certain times of the year. Have fun, but swim between the flags.

Bondi Beach is Australia's most famous beach. Bondi, believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning 'the sound of breaking waves', it is located approximately seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney.

Approximately one kilometre long, Bondi Beach is the widest beach in the Sydney region. With an average water temperature here ranging from about 21ºC (70º F) in the summer to around 16ºC (60º F) in September and October.

At the southern end of the beach are the Bondi Baths. Over 100 years old, these baths have been home to the famous Bondi Icebergs for many years.

The Children’s Wading Pool and the Wally Weekes Pool are located at the northern end of the beach and are a safe place for children swim.

Some important information to keep in mind when swimming at Bondi Beach:

Swimming areas are designated by red and yellow flags, which are moved according to surf conditions.

The northern end and the centre of the beach are usually the safest areas
for swimming.

Board riders are not permitted to go into the areas set aside for swimmers,
and the south end of the beach is designated for them.

A shark net has been laid about 150m off the beach, set in 8m of water, for that little bit of extra protection.