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Elizabeth Bay HousevsBondi Beach
Elizabeth Bay House and Bondi Beach are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Bondi Beach ranks significantly higher than Elizabeth Bay House. Bondi Beach ranks #5 in Sydney with accolades from 6 sources like Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Elizabeth Bay House
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Fodor's
Time Out
Frommer's
Seven Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
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Fodor's "Much of this densely populated but still-charming harborside suburb was originally part of the extensive Elizabeth Bay House grounds." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Completed in 1839 for Colonial Secretary Alexander Macleay, this elegant neoclassical mansion by architect John Verge was one of the finest houses in the colony (and still is)." Full review
Fodor's "The most striking feature is an oval-shaped salon with a winding staircase, naturally lighted by glass panels in the domed roof. The view from the front-facing windows across Elizabeth Bay is stunning." Full review
Time Out "The beautiful house (now run by the Historic Houses Trust) still breathes noblesse, wealth and good taste. Rooms are furnished as they would have been in its heyday." Full review
Frommer's "Perched on a headland with some of the best harbor views in Sydney, this colonial mansion was built in 1835 and was considered “the finest house in the colony" Full review
Bondi Beach Fodor's Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide Time Out Time Out Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Queen Elizabeth Drive, Sydney, New South Wales
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Fodor's "Wide, wonderful Bondi (pronounced bon-dye) is the most famous and most crowded of all Sydney beaches." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Definitively Sydney, Bondi is one of the world’s great beaches: ocean and land collide, the Pacific arrives in great foaming swells and all people are equal, as democratic as sand." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Even at just .62 miles long, Bondi remains one of Sydney's most popular tourist destinations for its surfing, strolling, and commercial area lining the beach." Full review
Afar Magazine "Bondi to Bronte is a stunning 30-45min walk along the coast." Full review
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Bronte has a beautiful seawater pool at the end of its beach, too, so don't miss that.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Seaside pleasures are an integral part of the daily lives of Sydney's inhabitants." Full review
Time Out "Bringing people from far and wide to the most popular and loved beaches in the short history of this continent." Full review
Time Out "North Bondi is where the locals go to swim and hang out, leaving the main stretch of Bondi Beach to the visiting tourists and backpackers (whom the life guards and savers are also busier rescuing)." Full review
Afar Magazine "Australia’s most famous beach has played many roles throughout history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Bondi is the place to be on any given day, in any season. It’s the iconic Aussie beach experience, the sands themselves are impressive, and a dip in the water part of any Sydney bucket list. " Full review
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Be sure to save time for the Bondi to Bronte walk, which will afford you gobsmacking ocean views from cliff’s edge.
The Telegraph "Ah Bondi, the queen bee of Sydney's beaches. Take a stroll along the promenade, grab an ice cream, find a spot on the sand, and stretch out. The north end is popular with young families,..." Full review
