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  • iandsmith
  • By iandsmith on July 2, 2004
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  • Great place for a walk - Sydney
    Great place for a walk
    by iandsmith
    Definitely one of my favourite places when I'm in Sydney. The pine fringed corso that sweeps along the beachfront makes an attractive backdrop to the sunbaked sands and it leads around to Fairy Bower, a delightful little bay tucked in behind North Head.
    The walk around is often busy and there's a restaurant halfway (closed when the seas are big) and a restaurant at the little bay as well.
    The bay is good for diving with abundant fish life present and, when the surf is up, Fairy Bower is a noted big wave spot.
    There are lovely views from the headland and you can continue your walk all the way around North Head if you choose for some of the unrivalled views of Sydney Harbour.

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    Beaches: Bondi Beach et al
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  • iandsmith
  • By iandsmith on July 1, 2004
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  • Just a bit of polish there... - Sydney
    Just a bit of polish
    there...
    by iandsmith
    Yes, here's something you may not know Bondi Beach for - a sculpture symposium!
    Held towards the end of the year, invitees can display their work and sell it off afterwards. This way you get to see fresh stuff every year and the artisitically inclined get to make some money. Well, some of them do.
    Of course, one of the great things about this type of art is - it's free!

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    Beaches: Bondi Beach - you've all heard of it
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  • amyhenderson
  • Updated By amyhenderson on February 11, 2006
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  • Bondi Beach during the week - Sydney
    Bondi Beach during the week
    by amyhenderson
    So you think what trip to Sydney would be complete without a trip to Bondi Beach? Well, you are right.

    However, just a warning not to expect a little paradise of a beach. Bondi is very developed and built up and has apartments, restaurants, bars & clubs built all around it. Its a constant people parade with flexing muscles and improving tans.

    If you're not into that scene (or just a bit scared of the harsh Australian sun) I would recommend going there for an early evening meal, a walk along the promenade & if you behaved, an ice-cream.

    If/when you are beaching it at Bondi, make sure you try both North & South ends of
    the beach. They seem to have sub-cultures at each end. South is more travellers,
    low profile locals & surfers. North is more posers, muscle guys & young
    families.

    There are plenty of good ones in this area! A favourite is DEFINITELY 'Blue Orange' on Hall Street, Bondi. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ALL scrumptious.

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    Beaches: Manly
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  • bijo69
  • Updated By bijo69 on April 12, 2006
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  • Beaches - Sydney
    by bijo69
    Manly is a very nice suburb with great beaches and beautiful beaches. There are some great walks to be done there, see my sports tip. You can also dive with sharks at Oceanworld, which is not far from the pier.
    Manly has a small pedestrian mall called the Corso with a couple of shops and dining options.
    The most scenic way to get there is by ferry, which takes about 30 minutes from Circular Quay.

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    Beaches: The Corso
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  • lou31
  • By lou31 on October 3, 2004
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  • We visited Manly by ferry and the trip took about 1/2 an hour from Circular Quay. From the docks we had a pleasant stroll through an area called The Corso. Wide open streets filled with shops and restaurants. I's a mall actually so there is no traffic, just plenty of room to wander around. It was very clean and nicely landscaped. We ate at an excellent pub where we took a table out on an upper balcony. The meal - steak, salad and chips for about $10 was worth every cent. I enjoyed this area, a nice open and refreshing change from the bustle of the city.

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  • Address: Manly
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    Beaches: COOGEE Beach - more than just a beautiful beach!
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  • AmazingAdventures
  • By AmazingAdventures on April 6, 2005
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  • Coogee Beach, NSW - Sydney
    Coogee Beach, NSW
    by AmazingAdventures
    This is a beautiful white sand beach and MORE. You can enjoy a swim, sunbathing, people watching, a surf, a picnic, a BBQ or hang out with friends. Right across the street from the beach are several streets full of restaurants of all types, various shops, pubs, clubs and night spots. Get some fish-n-chips, have a coffee or a beer, it's all here. There's also hostels and hotels. Book early!

    Buy some souvenirs, enjoy walking along the beach, soak up some sun, enjoy some live music, take a coastal walk, overall it's a great escape for the day!

    The Bondi Explorer sightseeing bus makes regular stops here throughout the day, and you can also easily reach Cooggee by car or regular bus.

    Bring your sunscreen and some extra drinking water.

    Not as crowded as nearby Bondi, and in my opinion offers far more.

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  • Directions: only 15 minutes east of Sydney's CBD
  • Website: http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/mons1/
  • Other Contact: sydneypass.info/bondiexplorer/
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    Beaches: HOT!!IN THE CITY GO TO THE BEACH..SOUTHSIDE..
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  • DennyP
  • By DennyP on November 15, 2008
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  • BONDI BEACH..A SYDNEY ICON..PLENTY OF ROOM FOR YOU - Sydney
    BONDI BEACH..A SYDNEY
    ICON..PLENTY OF ROOM FOR YOU
    by DennyP, 4 more photos
    When visiting Sydney in the summer the weather can become very hot and if you like the beach then jump on a bus or train/bus and go to the one of many of the fine Eastern suburbs beaches..ie: Bondi, Bronte, Tamarama,Clovelly or Coogee..These are wonderful Sydney beaches that are very well known especially Bondi and Coogee beaches..it certainly is a budget way to spend the day. The majority of Sydneys beaches are patrolled by life guards for your safety...Transport depends on where you are staying in Sydney's eastern or western or southern suburbs..trains and/or connecting busses will get you to the beach of your choice..timetables for busses and trains are available at various train stations and bus info is a quick phone call..yes..ALWAYS REMEMBER...when swimming on Australian beaches...
    ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS..THESE ARE THERE FOR YOUR SAFETY..

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  • Phone: TRANSPORT INFO 131 500
  • Website: www.sydneybuses.info
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    Beaches: Discover the Manly spirit...
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  • Tripack
  • Updated By Tripack on August 12, 2005
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  • Manly from Shelly Beach - Sydney
    Manly from Shelly Beach
    by Tripack, 2 more photos
    Manly owns some great beaches less crowded than Bondi & Co. It is a idyllic place for a full day trip excursion.

    There you could enjoy great activies as:

    ***Short or long coast walks . For instance, the Manly - Spit Scenic Walkway of about 10 kilometers, do not forget your swimmers.

    ***Beaches: surf, swin or sleep. Manly cove has calm waters for swimming, idem for Shelly Beach which is very sheltered. Or catch a wave on Manly Beach...

    ***The Corso: a shopping heaven and cafés/restaurants strip.

    ***Oceanworld display Australia's coral and marine life.

    ***More? Take a break you seem to be exhausted ;-)

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  • Directions: Ferries from Circular Quay to Manly (30min trip) or Jet Cat (15min trip).
  • Website: http://www.manlyweb.com.au/information/default.asp
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    Beaches: Tripack surfing spot...
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  • Tripack
  • Updated By Tripack on August 12, 2005
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  • A lovely winter day @ Bondi Beach - Sydney
    A lovely winter day @ Bondi
    Beach
    by Tripack, 1 more photos

    Bondi is one of the world famous beach. Very popular spot as you can see on my picture (taken on a sunny Winter day...). There you could take opportunity to try your favourite beach activity as surfing, swimming (a sea swimming pool is available), walking along the coasts, enjoying the beachside lifestyle in the bars and restaurants around Campbell parade.

    Bondi is the home to one of the oldest Surf Life Saving Club (founded in 1907). Swim safe between the red and yellow flags. The flags idicate that lifesavers are on duty. They can give you tips on the current conditions, types of waves to avoid and how to bodysurf...

    But I just tried surfing once in Australia on sand downhill a dune ! To say the truth I prefer to have snow than sand in my pants in case of fall ;-) Definitively I prefer to surf on a snowy wave on my Alps.

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    Beaches: WHALE Beach - A hidden gem north of Sydney
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  • AmazingAdventures
  • By AmazingAdventures on April 6, 2005
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  • Looking north onto Whale Beach, NSW - Sydney
    Looking north onto Whale
    Beach, NSW
    by AmazingAdventures
    The name Whale Beach can be deceiving. As far as I know there are no whales here, and no one I know has seen any. Not sure how it got it's name, but regardless, it's a beautiful beach also considered one of Sydney's "Northern Beaches". It is the next beach south from Palm Beach.

    This beach is off the beaten track, and mostly just locals go here. Not easily accessible by bus, unless you want to walk about 45 minutes.

    GREAT beach for swimming, body surfing, regular surfing, walking along the water's edge, sunbathing, swimming in the rock pool on the south end, building sand castles, or hang out with friends or family. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but with a little patience, you will find a spot.

    Several nice places to eat here, as well as the standard fish-n-chips fare.

    Several years ago Bryan Brown and his family lived near here, and I'm sure there are other celebrities and well known people who live in this exclusive area.

    My friends got married at the restaurant overlooking the beach here and then took wedding photos down on the beach. Beautiful! What a great place for a wedding.

    If you want to be adventurous, the walk between Palm Beach (along the narrow road) and Whale Beach is very nice, there are many multi-million dollar homes and multi-million dollar views along this area. Hmmm...If i won the lottery, this might be one of the spots I'd buy a home.
    Spending a day at Whale Beach is a great way to spend a day and definitely off the beaten track. A day to remember.

    How about a picnic here?! Bring your sunscreen and bottled water.

    http://www.manlyweb.com.au/information/about_area/northBeaches.asp

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  • Directions: Off the beaten track, this beach is accessible by car or if you really, really like to walk. The L90 bus drops you off on the main road, it's approx 45 min walk to the beach. I'd say rent a car, and enjoy the day & the scenic coastal drive!
  • Website: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~russo/tour/whalebeach.html
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