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Not Bondi Beach, But Bronte Beach
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Not Bondi Beach, But Bronte Beach

Bondi Beach, with its famous lifesavers and surfers, is as much a landmark as Sydney's Opera House. Which means it draws landmark-size crowds - more than 8 million heliophiles a year to a beach roughly half a mile in length. A quick walk south leads to Bronte Beach, where you can find more local flavor.

 

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