📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Bondi Beach & Surrounds
Morning
• Check in to your accommodation
• Start with a Bondi Beach swim or surf lesson. Lifeguard-patrolled, iconic, and buzzing.
• Breakfast at Bills Bondi – famous for ricotta hotcakes & scrambled eggs.
Afternoon
• Do the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk (6km, 2–3 hours, can stop halfway at Bronte if you want a shorter version).
• Lunch at Icebergs Terrace Café (casual, overlooking the ocean).
Evening
• Sunset drinks at Bondi Icebergs Club – affordable and unbeatable views.
• Dinner at Totti’s Bondi – woodfired bread, antipasti, pastas (very popular – book ahead).
• Optional nightlife: Bondi Hardware (cocktails) or Ravesis Rooftop.
Tip: Bring swimmers & towel if you want to stop for a dip at Bronte or Clovelly on the walk.
Day 2: Paddington & Double Bay
Morning
• Breakfast at Shuk (Bondi or Elizabeth Bay) – Israeli-inspired café food.
• Explore Paddington Markets (Saturday only) or boutique shopping along Oxford Street & William Street.
• Coffee stop at Ampersand Café & Bookstore.
Afternoon
• Head to Double Bay – nicknamed “Double Pay” for its luxury feel.
• Lunch at Matteo Double Bay (Italian, chic vibe).
• Relax at Redleaf Beach / Murray Rose Pool – calm harbour swimming spot.
Evening
• Sunset drinks at The Golden Sheaf or Stillery at InterContinental Double Bay.
• Dinner at Chiswick Woollahra – fresh produce-driven dishes in a garden-like setting by chef Matt Moran.
Tip: If you’re into art, stop by the Art Gallery of NSW or White Rabbit Gallery in nearby Chippendale before dinner.
Day 3: Watsons Bay & Vaucluse
Morning
• Ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay (beautiful harbour views).
• Breakfast/brunch at Doyles on the Wharf (famous fish & chips).
• Walk to Hornby Lighthouse via South Head for stunning harbour and ocean views.
Afternoon
• Explore Vaucluse House & Gardens (historic colonial mansion).
• Lunch at The Nielsen (beachside restaurant at Nielsen Park).
• Swim or relax at Shark Beach (harbour side, family-friendly).
Evening
• Return to Bondi/City.
• Final dinner at Icebergs Dining Room & Bar (fine dining with a view – perfect finale).
Accommodation Suggestions
• Luxury:
• QT Bondi – chic, modern, steps from the beach.
• InterContinental Double Bay – elegant, rooftop pool, near harbour.
• Mid-range:
• Hotel Ravesis (Bondi) – stylish rooms with balcony views.
• The Hughenden (Woollahra) – boutique, heritage charm near Paddington.
• Budget:
• Bondi Backpackers – unbeatable beachside location.
• Mad Monkey Coogee Beach – great social vibe right on the sand.
🍴 General Foodie Tips
• Eastern Suburbs = brunch heaven – don’t miss Speedos Café (Bondi) or Three Blue Ducks (Bronte).
• For coffee, locals love Gusto (Bondi Junction), Gertrude & Alice (Bondi), and Single O (Surry Hills – just outside East).
• Book dinners ahead, especially Totti’s and Icebergs.
