Bondi Market

Though most people now think Bondi is a bit overrated compared to some of Sydney’s other beaches, it’s still a great place to visit on a Sunday for the markets. They’re held in the grounds of the local primary school, which is across the road from the beach and have a mix of Sydney’s market staples: handmade jewellery and fashion, second hand books, clothes and antiques, art, photography, plants, food and shoes. It varies depending on the time of year, but the quality is pretty good and most people will find something to tempt them.

The school runs a typical Australian primary school sausage sizzle to raise money. It is like the suburb of Bondi itself and is a bit nicer than most (They’re always cooking in time for Sunday breakfast—or you can treat yourself at Too Fatz café around the corner, where you can have a big breakfast served on two plates, or in one of the myriad Bondi cafes). Though the school grounds aren’t that big it’s surprisingly not crowded, though it’s always busy—it must be that the temptation of the sparkling green ocean across the road that stops shoppers lingering. On rainy days it’s probably not worth coming down, nothing is covered, go to Paddington Markets instead.
After you’ve had a wander around the markets you can go and sit on the grassy hill looking over the beach or walk along the promenade, followed by an afternoon bevy in one of the open air bars (Icebergs, the local RSL is expensive but well worth it for the view.