Guidebook for Tamarama
Food Scene
Good quality Italian meals at very fair prices. You can't go wrong grabbing dinner here.
71 locals recommend
Gelbison Pizzeria Ristorante
10 Lamrock AveGood quality Italian meals at very fair prices. You can't go wrong grabbing dinner here.
A great little café and second hand bookstore. You have to try the Chai Tea. Definitely the best in Sydney. Come here to feel the iconic Bondi hipster vibe.
202 locals recommend
Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore
46 Hall StA great little café and second hand bookstore. You have to try the Chai Tea. Definitely the best in Sydney. Come here to feel the iconic Bondi hipster vibe.
Fine dining with a view. High quality, high priced, delicious food perfect for a special occasion and romantic dinner. Or cocktails and drinks at the bar are another romantic way to finish an evening in Bondi.
468 locals recommend
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
1 Notts AveFine dining with a view. High quality, high priced, delicious food perfect for a special occasion and romantic dinner. Or cocktails and drinks at the bar are another romantic way to finish an evening in Bondi.
Ice-cream shop that has been in Bondi for 30+ years. Ask for the hokey pokey with cream and caramel sauce!
New Zealand Natural BONDI
178 Campbell ParadeIce-cream shop that has been in Bondi for 30+ years. Ask for the hokey pokey with cream and caramel sauce!
This ice cream shop is on another level with cues out the door, loud music, getting an ice cream/gleato here is like entering an exclusive night club. Definitely an experience not to be missed and the gelato is amazing.
294 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Bondi
61 Hall StThis ice cream shop is on another level with cues out the door, loud music, getting an ice cream/gleato here is like entering an exclusive night club. Definitely an experience not to be missed and the gelato is amazing.
Great Middle Eastern street food on the cheap. Our recommendation is the Sabbaba Falafel Pita Pocket.
57 locals recommend
Sabbaba Bondi Beach
152-162 Campbell ParadeGreat Middle Eastern street food on the cheap. Our recommendation is the Sabbaba Falafel Pita Pocket.
Great place to get some good flavoured meat on your plate. In peak period (weekends) you will need to make a reservation in advance and they are a bit more on the pricey side of things. Otherwise grab a bite at their express take-away outlet that is more reasonably priced next door.
79 locals recommend
Hurricane's Grill & Bar Bondi Beach
130 Roscoe StreetGreat place to get some good flavoured meat on your plate. In peak period (weekends) you will need to make a reservation in advance and they are a bit more on the pricey side of things. Otherwise grab a bite at their express take-away outlet that is more reasonably priced next door.
Closest local cafe with great food for breakfast & lunch and amazing coffee. Ricotta, pear & blueberry bran muffins are to die for. Best salads too!
75 locals recommend
M Deli Cafe
50 Dudley StClosest local cafe with great food for breakfast & lunch and amazing coffee. Ricotta, pear & blueberry bran muffins are to die for. Best salads too!
Entertainment & Activities
Bondi's famous baths. If you're here in winter, you can find out about the winter dip in the ocean baths with actual icebergs. Otherwise, it’s a great place for swimming some laps and/or hanging out with the family or friends.
364 locals recommend
Bondi Icebergs POOL
1 Notts AveBondi's famous baths. If you're here in winter, you can find out about the winter dip in the ocean baths with actual icebergs. Otherwise, it’s a great place for swimming some laps and/or hanging out with the family or friends.
Located inside the Westfield shopping mall Event Cinemas shows all the latest movie blockbusters.
146 locals recommend
Event Cinemas Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StLocated inside the Westfield shopping mall Event Cinemas shows all the latest movie blockbusters.
Bondi’s only officially licensed surf school this is THE surf school to learn at. If you are keen to get on a surf board and haven't done that before, a course here will be well worth your money. Classes run all year round.
94 locals recommend
Lets Go Surfing
128 Ramsgate AveBondi’s only officially licensed surf school this is THE surf school to learn at. If you are keen to get on a surf board and haven't done that before, a course here will be well worth your money. Classes run all year round.
Parks & Nature
The Bondi to Bronte walk can start as north as North Bondi and actually extends as south as Coogee beach. Bronte is about the half way mark and is a must do when you stay here (total approximately 6 km one way).
769 locals recommend
Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk
1 Notts AveThe Bondi to Bronte walk can start as north as North Bondi and actually extends as south as Coogee beach. Bronte is about the half way mark and is a must do when you stay here (total approximately 6 km one way).
Great park for kicking a ball, having a picnic, having fish & chips on the beach or going for a swim in either the beach, rock pool (aka "The Bogey Hole") or in the baths. The beach front cafes are the best in the area for a great brekkie or brunch.
25 locals recommend
Bronte Park
Bronte RoadGreat park for kicking a ball, having a picnic, having fish & chips on the beach or going for a swim in either the beach, rock pool (aka "The Bogey Hole") or in the baths. The beach front cafes are the best in the area for a great brekkie or brunch.
This is a great spot to do some amazing snorkelling. Watch out for stingrays, eels, squid and the famous blue groper as well as an array of different coloured fish.
232 locals recommend
Clovelly Beach
This is a great spot to do some amazing snorkelling. Watch out for stingrays, eels, squid and the famous blue groper as well as an array of different coloured fish.
Cool area to hang out in the park, have a BBQ, picnic or grab a bite to eat and drink at the kiosk/café, or enjoy the sun on the sand. AKA Glamarama. Be very careful swimming here though as the current is always very strong.
264 locals recommend
Tamarama Beach
Cool area to hang out in the park, have a BBQ, picnic or grab a bite to eat and drink at the kiosk/café, or enjoy the sun on the sand. AKA Glamarama. Be very careful swimming here though as the current is always very strong.
Essentials
Kemenys
147 Bondi RdThe closest local supermarket with all your grocery and alcohol needs.
The Fresh Pantry Bondi IGA
48 Hall StAnother local supermarket.
Local supermarket with all you could possibly need.
224 locals recommend
Woolworths Bondi Beach (Metro)
184 Campbell ParadeLocal supermarket with all you could possibly need.
If you need a doctor, please call the surgery on +61 2 9365 1333. Otherwise an ambulance, police or fire brigade can be called on 000.
Bondi Health Care centre
260a Bondi RdIf you need a doctor, please call the surgery on +61 2 9365 1333. Otherwise an ambulance, police or fire brigade can be called on 000.
Shopping
Gould Street
Gould StreetGreat little street filled with trendy clothes shops.
Great to walk around on a Sunday. You can find a bit of everything at these markets: Food, flowers, clothes, jewellery and more from 10 am - 4 pm. Or grab some fresh produce at the farmer's markets Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm.
391 locals recommend
Bondi Markets
Campbell ParadeGreat to walk around on a Sunday. You can find a bit of everything at these markets: Food, flowers, clothes, jewellery and more from 10 am - 4 pm. Or grab some fresh produce at the farmer's markets Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm.
This is a massive shopping centre with everything you could need, from food courts, supermarkets, cinemas, department stores, high and low end boutique shops plus more.
1074 locals recommend
Westfield Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StThis is a massive shopping centre with everything you could need, from food courts, supermarkets, cinemas, department stores, high and low end boutique shops plus more.
Arts & Culture
Great photo gallery to just browse or find the perfect souvenir. Amazing photos of the beaches around Sydney.
92 locals recommend
Aquabumps
64 Curlewis StGreat photo gallery to just browse or find the perfect souvenir. Amazing photos of the beaches around Sydney.
There is so much going on at this place from art galleries to theatre performances and even full moon ceremonies. You'll just have to check out their website: http://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/places_of_interest/bondi_pavilion
29 locals recommend
Bondi Pavilion Community Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth DriveThere is so much going on at this place from art galleries to theatre performances and even full moon ceremonies. You'll just have to check out their website: http://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/places_of_interest/bondi_pavilion
The Skate Park makes for good viewing and free entertainment of talented skaters and bike riders. Running along the length of South Bondi Beach promenade and is also the Bondi Beach Sea Wall, which has been around since the late 70s and features a mix of street and contemporary art.
33 locals recommend
Bondi Skate Park
102 Campbell ParadeThe Skate Park makes for good viewing and free entertainment of talented skaters and bike riders. Running along the length of South Bondi Beach promenade and is also the Bondi Beach Sea Wall, which has been around since the late 70s and features a mix of street and contemporary art.
Getting Around
If you need to hire a car, there is a GoGet CarShare car available just around the corner in Alexander Street. Just book ahead on their website: www.goget.com.au
100 locals recommend
GoGet CarShare Pod
Ramsgate AvenueIf you need to hire a car, there is a GoGet CarShare car available just around the corner in Alexander Street. Just book ahead on their website: www.goget.com.au
Catch the 381 bus here to Bondi Junction or into the city to Circular Quay. Note: 381 does not come as frequently as 333 or 380 from Bondi Road.
Dudley St Near Fletcher St station
Catch the 381 bus here to Bondi Junction or into the city to Circular Quay. Note: 381 does not come as frequently as 333 or 380 from Bondi Road.
Catch the 333 or 380 from here to Bondi Junction or into Circular Quay. These buses run 24/7.
6 locals recommend
Bondi Rd near Sandridge St station
Catch the 333 or 380 from here to Bondi Junction or into Circular Quay. These buses run 24/7.