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Bondi Beach: the Best in the World

by denus on 01/02/09 at 3:02 am

Bondi beach is regarded as one of the best beaches in the world. It is located in Sydney, Australia.

Bondi beach is in Sydney, Australia and is commonly recognized as one of the best beaches in the world, it is known for its big waves, large crowds and overall the sand, waves and atmosphere. It was listed on the National Heritage List in 2008.


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Bondi can attract up to 40, 000 people per day, while the temperatures sometimes climb up to forty degrees Celsius. The lifeguards play a crucial role in protecting thousands of people, a TV show is based on the beach, it is called “Bondi Rescue”. It is based on the lifeguards of Bondi and them doing what they do best, protect the lives of the beach goers.

At Bondi, as well as any other beach, you are advised to swim between the red and yellow flags, because this is wear the lifesavers ware watching people and it is safest. During the summer, a shark net is placed under the water.


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An interesting fact is on 6th of February 1938, a group of large waves hit Bondi beach, it pulled people into the water, 250 people were rescued and 5 died on that day. They named it Black Sunday.

Overall I believe Bondi is one of the best beaches in the world. It is an large tourist spot and very busy with locals. Bondi is truly a great beach. I hope you liked the article.

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Emma Turton

Feb 1st, 2009

A really interesting and informative article. Lovely pictures too. I would love to visit Australia.

denus

Feb 1st, 2009

I live 50 minutes away from here :P !

numismatic

Feb 1st, 2009

I am watching and learning, this looks like the place to visit..How are the people?

Betty Carew

Feb 1st, 2009

Looks like a wonderful place denus. Great article, well presented

Darla Smith

Feb 1st, 2009

Looks like a very beautiful beach.

Bick Parker

Feb 1st, 2009

You’re so lucky living just 50 minutes away from Bondi. I’ve been taking note of the temperatures in Australia this past few weeks, and boy has it been hot there! Believe it or not, here in good old blighty we think it’s scorching during our summers if the temperature hits 25 – but it rarely does.

spiritwalker

Feb 1st, 2009

That is so beautiful and the beach is so wide. Here the beaches are so dirty and very narrow. This looks like paradise to me.

JK Kristie

Feb 2nd, 2009

Cool article with awesome pics!

Pete Macinta

Feb 2nd, 2009

Looks very inviting to me, here in the northern hemisphere where we are “enjoying” winter.

George W Whitehead

Feb 4th, 2009

Interesting piece.

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