When you see a photo of Bondi, you know in which it's: no caption is needed. Bondi represents the true "Aussie Spirit": beach loving, sports crazy, but serious and responsible at the same time.

It's not merely since it absolutely was discovered by Sydney's early settlers that "Bondi" and "surf" have been synonymous. The name of the suburb originates from an aboriginal word meaning "the noise of waves crashing on rocks." Have a walk out onto the headlands on either end of the beach and you'll realize why the aborigines gave Bondi this descriptive name.

Whilst the ancient aborigines spent their time on the rocks harvesting the bounty of the sea, the beach at Bondi is where it is all happening today. Smack dab in the middle of Bondi's wide, crescent shaped beach is the oldest surf life saving club in the world, the Bondi Surf Life Saving Club, established 1907. From the beginning, the club has been dedicated to the pursuit of saving lives at Australia's most famous beach. February the sixth, 1937 is remembered in Australia as "Black Sunday." On that day alone, lifesavers in Bondi rescued over 300 beachgoers on a crowded day when huge seas got the most effective of inexperienced swimmers. Five lives were lost on that day, but had it not been because of their heroic efforts, lots of lives could have been lost.

The tram to Bondi was once almost as famous as the beach itself. Since the past tram ran in 1961, it has been replaced by buses. The beach is really popular, although a shuttle from nearby Bondi Junction runs every ten minutes, during the summer months, every bus is packed. A sizable parking area at the beach accommodates tens and thousands of cars, but on a warm weekend in the summer, Bondi has to support as much as 40,000 beachgoers. Somehow,it manages to do so in style. Even on probably the most crowded days, the atmosphere is festive and everyone gets catered to by the local businesses along Campbell Parade and on Curlewis Street, both main roads.

While Bondi attracts the best crowds on hot days, it is a favorite destination 365 days a year. In the center of winter, surfers brave the cold winter waters to ride the waves and the planet famous "Bondi Icebergs" jump into the icy waters of the salt water pool. Those that prefer to stay warm and dry exercise by jogging or walking on the scenic coastal walking trail that starts on the southern end of Bondi and goes round the headland to beaches further south.

Bondi is equally popular at night, once the pubs, entertainment venues, restaurants and other nightspots arrive at life. Bondi's nightlife reflects its diverse community and tastes. Along the exact same stretch of road, you can find a bohemian bookshop/cafe featuring a poetry reading or folk singer, a pub showcasing the talents of a local band and a sophisticated restaurant/cabaret.

Bondi's fame has spread across the world and just about everyone who visits Sydney also visits Bondi one or more times before each goes back home. Most of them choose in which to stay Bondi. That's easily done, while there is a Bondi accommodation for each lifestyle and budget. The Bondi backpacker accommodations are some of the most used in Australia. At one other end of the scale, you can pick a 5 star resort with spectacular views. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it in Bondi.