Five things to explore in Bondi on a Rainy Day...

28
Jan 2013

We’ve discovered Bondi isn’t just a (super amazing) beach. There are plenty of things to do in Bondi even when it's raining outside. Some of Bondi's hidden treasures can be found when you look beyond the sun and surf. What will you get up to this week? 



Things to do in Bondi when it’s raining: 


1. Cosy up with pre-drinks at the bar, and then theatre inside Bondi Pavilion. Check out what's on here. 

2. Curl up with a book inside Gertrude and Alice bookstore on Hall St, or one of the many cafes around town. 

3. Warm up with African drumming and dance classes. 

4. Get zen about the weather with a yoga class.

5. Take a surfing lesson - you’re going to get wet anyway! 


Or dance.... 


Belinda Carlisle knew what to do...





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Live Music at Sunset and Films Under the Stars! Bondi Openair from January 29

17
Jan 2012
Celebrate summer in Bondi with friends, lovers and others. 

A summer of live music and feature films under the stars is on the way, as Bondi Openair Cinema (29 January 2012 – 4 March 2012) returns to the Dolphin Lawn (on the side of the Pavilion), overlooking the beach. Bondi Openair nights are a quintessentially summer event with feature films playing on huge outdoor screens from dusk.



Cinemagoers can relax with some gourmet-style food and tasty beverages from the licensed bar, while listening to the sunset sounds of acoustic sets from emerging musicians. Before the films begin at sunset, Bondi Openair presents the best of the emerging Sydney music scene, with local musicians playing acoustic sets on the Sunset Stage, last years season included sets from Jack Carty, Ashleigh Mannix, Nick van Breda and Six String Karma.

At dusk full-length films screen under the summer stars. The eclectic line up is one of quirky comedies, retro classics, great Australian films, award winning films, new releases, premieres and sneak previews. Check out the program here.
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One Sleep till Flickerfest - Australia's Best International Short Film Festival!

06
Jan 2012
You know it's summer when Flickerfest comes to Bondi Beach!

Flickerfest is all about brilliant short films, Aussie celebrities, music, balmy nights at the festival bar - it's the quintessential Bondi summer festival. 

The Festival's carefully curated program of shorts caters for culture vultures, comedy fans, animation geeks, and folk who just love to head out and catch something fun to do in Bondi - it definitely beats the pub! 

You can view the entire Flickerfest program here.

You can nab the last tickets available to the opening night with a special guest performance by Wes Carr.  Tickets here. or call 1300 306 776. A program of films screening on opening night is available here. 


Watch the Flickerfest trailer here. 



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The Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

15
Dec 2011

There is nothing in the world quite like the coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Bronte. The spectacular cliff tops, glorious beaches and crisp salty air have been know to inspire, relax and delight travelers from across the globe. Locals love it too!


The Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk 

The walk begins at the north end of Bondi Beach at Ben Buckler Point. You can also join just on the footpath at the South side of Bondi (near Icebergs). It covers the headlands and bays of Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte Beaches with a cliff-top path from Bondi to Tamarama. The walk is 4km and takes around an hour and a half,  depending on your speed.



You’ll pass through Mackenzies point, down to Tamarama and wind up at the scenic (perhaps more beautiful cemetry in the world?) Waverley Cemetery. 

From Waverley Cemetery you can walk another hour and wind up at Coogee Beach. 


Weird facts: Tamarama was once home to a theme park with mini-railway along the cliff top. Lots of Australian films are shot at the Waverley cemetery. It's an operating cemetery and you can still buy lots there. 

What to pack: Super comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, swimmers and a towel (if you want to jump in at one of the beaches along the way), and a camera. 


Have you done the coastal walk? Share your comments and links to your blogs below!

 



 

 

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Countdown till Flickerfest!

08
Dec 2011

In just 2 days Flickerfest will release their full line-up of short films from across the globe. We are super excited and look forward to updating this blog with more exciting Flickerfest news as we go. 


Renowned as Sydney’s first beachside cinema, Flickerfest is Australia’s only Academy® and BAFTA accredited short film festival. Flickerfest kicks off the summer cinema season under the stars, screening an award-winning collection of the best short films from Australia and the world. 


A festival bar overlooking the beach and live music completes the Bondi summer vibe!




Check out the Flickerfest website on 10 December for their full program!



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