Sydney and Bondi Beach

Well, it has been 14 Years since I lived in Sydney and we were all looking forward to a relaxed and chilled Post Christmas and New Years Holiday in Sydney. We had lots of old friends to catch up with and the anticipated New Years Celebrations on the harbour.
I was determined to have a holiday that included, lazy breakfasts and fabulous walks and a decent serving of body surfing. So the logical choice for our home was Bondi Beach. I was so happy when we arrived at our new digs because the location was only one street from the beach and right on the doorstep of heaps of great restaurants and cool cafes.
In my early 20's I had lived not too far away, on O'Brien St and I was glad to see a huge improvement in the streetscape, type of people out and about and that the Police and Local Council have made huge inroads into making Bondi Beach very family friendly.
We had a two bedroom apartment on Jacques Ave with our own entry and it was tastefully furnished. I would highly recommend this for a family of 5.
 http://www.bondibeachholidayhomes.com/
We had great relaxed meals, fabulous weather and really enjoyed just popping into town twice rather then living in the city.

Bondi Beach Streetscape

Sydney Harbour

We went to the amazing Taronga Zoo and caught several ferries which is a cheap way to see the sites.

New Years in Sydney with an 8 year old is challenging but we still immersed ourselves

Bondi Beach

 in the festivities and jostled with the crowds.
What a great week. I almost felt like a local again!

Boys resting between 9pm and midnight fireworks It was a late night!