North Bondi Grassy Knoll

This is one of the few places in Sydney where you can watch the sun set over the ocean, because the beach is south-facing. The grassy knoll is at the northern end of the beach, at the end of the sand, so you can sit quietly as the golden sun reflects on the water. It’s also protected from the cold, southerly winds during winter. Because it’s such a great spot, it can get very busy. But there’s also a place on the second tier, on the Ramsgate Avenue roadside, that’s always quiet. In summer it’s ideal because there’s lots of shade—a real bonus when it’s extremely hot.