Win one of 22 prizes in the $1,750 Bondi Bonanza Birthday Giveaway! What better way to celebrate than to give! To celebrate the 1st anniversary of atbondi.com, readers from all over the world are invited to enter our Bondi Bonanza giveaway. Bondi is full of brilliant businesses but this week’s generous prizes are bought [...]

Happy Bondi Birthday to us!! Yes, the atbondi.com baby was born on the first day of summer, 1st Dec, a year ago. It was as exciting as flicking a switch, literally, but it was also the beginning of a fabulous life journey. Not in an I’ve-just-won-X-Factor kind of way, but pretty good regardless. So I just [...]

I have to say straight up that I am pro-backpacker. Because about 25 million years ago I was one myself. Though these days a private bathroom, carrying more than 2 pairs of underwear and eating meals beyond bread and cheese is more my style. Backpacking is a unique and wonderful way to explore the world. [...]

Win 2 nights at Bondi Backpackers! Thanks to the team at Bondi Backpackers, one lucky person is set to win 2 nights in a private room opposite the beach! Located in the heart of Bondi, seconds from shops, cafes and bars, Bondi Backpackers is the only hostel situated directly across from the world famous waves [...]

Yeeha! Lets Go Surfing is providing FREE surf lessons this November for members of the local community (adults or kids) who have always wanted to give surfing a try! All equipment is supplied including safe soft surfboards, wetsuits, UV rashvests and sunblock and all participants receive a commemorative certificate. “We all live and work in [...]

The warm weather in Bondi is a magnet for more than just beach lovers and café cliques. We’re totally choc-topped full of culture too! In just 2 weeks time, we enjoy a run of fantastic film festivals down at the Bondi Pav. First up is the 12th Annual Bondi Short Film Festival on Sat 24 [...]

   Win a wicked watch and film festival tix Thanks to our fabulous friends at the Bondi Short Film Festival, we have two fantastic prizes up for grabs. Now in its 12th year, the Bondi Short Film Festival brings bite-size cinema seaside with a showcase of 14 of the finest short films from across Australia. [...]

There’s been a spate of tasty new art on the Graffiti Seawall at Bondi. Here’s a little selection in case you don’t stroll past every day, as I’m lucky enough to do. Note: full respect and thanks to Swaze (Top L), Phibs (Top R), Sykoh (Mid R) and all the other artists who offer their [...]

In 1919, there were 750 picture theatres in Australia and attendances for 1919-1920 ran to an astonishing 67.5 million. This is a photo of the delicious deco Bondi Beach Kings Theatre, 1937*. Located opposite the beach on Campbell Pde, on the corner of Roscoe St, the Theatre started life as a dance hall before being [...]

With summer upon us, most people are busy pounding the footpath and pumping iron. Being a fashion rebel from way back, I tend to turn to food at this time of year. And I think you should all join me in exploring the vast, delicious offerings in our seaside suburb. (Just trying to look after [...]

Win delicious dining at The Atlas Kiosk Bondi. Thanks to our fine friends at the new Atlas Kiosk Bondi, two lucky readers will win a delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch valued up to $30 each. Set in prime position at 14 Hall Street with a funky old milk bar feel, The Atlas offers a range [...]