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* Sydney Buses operates a hop-on hop-off bus touring the Eastern Suburbs called the "Bondi Explorer" [http://www.sydneybuses.info/tourist-services/bondi-explorer.htm], which travels east along the southern shore of the harbour to south head, through Double Bay out to [[Sydney/Watsons Bay|Watsons Bay and South Head]] before tracking down the coast through [[Sydney/Bondi|Bondi Beach]] then south along the beaches to Coogee, before heading directly back to the city. $39, also includes the Sydney explorer and other public transport.
* Sydney Buses operates a hop-on hop-off bus touring the Eastern Suburbs called the "Bondi Explorer" [http://www.sydneybuses.info/tourist-services/bondi-explorer.htm], which travels east along the southern shore of the harbour to south head, through Double Bay out to [[Sydney/Watsons Bay|Watsons Bay and South Head]] before tracking down the coast through [[Sydney/Bondi|Bondi Beach]] then south along the beaches to Coogee, before heading directly back to the city. $39, also includes the Sydney explorer and other public transport.
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* Sydney Buses [http://www.131500.info] runs extensive services throughout the Eastern Suburbs. Most originate from Circular Quay in the city. There are three main bus routes from the city:
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* Sydney Buses [http://www.transportnsw.info] runs extensive services throughout the Eastern Suburbs. Most originate from Circular Quay in the city. There are three main bus routes from the city:
**Anzac Parade (to Clovelly, Randwick, Coogee, Maroubra and La Perouse)
**Anzac Parade (to Clovelly, Randwick, Coogee, Maroubra and La Perouse)
**Oxford St (to Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach, Bronte Beach)
**Oxford St (to Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach, Bronte Beach)
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==See==
==See==
=== Ocean beaches ===
=== Ocean beaches ===
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Swim, surf, walk or explore the Eastern Suburbs beaches. All of them have public transport access by bus, check 131500 [http://www.131500.info] for more information .
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Swim, surf, walk or explore the Eastern Suburbs beaches. All of them have public transport access by bus, check 131500 [http://www.transportnsw.info] for more information .
From North to South
From North to South
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=== Harbour Shoreline ===
=== Harbour Shoreline ===
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See the different aspects of the harbour to walk, admire the views. Take a swim in the Sydney Harbour. There's generally public transport access by ferry [http://www.sydneyferries.info/timetables/watsons-bay.htm] or bus [http://www.131500.info].
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See the different aspects of the harbour to walk, admire the views. Take a swim in the Sydney Harbour. There's generally public transport access by ferry [http://www.sydneyferries.info/timetables/watsons-bay.htm] or bus [http://www.transportnsw.info].
From the city to the heads
From the city to the heads
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=You can hire blades from ''Roller Bladers Total Skate, 36 Oxford Street, Woollahra ☎ +61 2 9380 6356 or Centennial Park Cycles, 50 Clovelly Road, Randwick ☎ +61 2 93985027.''
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| content=You can hire blades from ''Roller Bladers Total Skate, 36 Oxford Street, Woollahra ☎ +61 2 9380-6356 or Centennial Park Cycles, 50 Clovelly Road, Randwick ☎ +61 2 93985027.''
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| name=Rushcutters Park | url=http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/services/parks/parks_and_playgrounds/rushcutters_bay_park | email=
| name=Rushcutters Park | url=http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/services/parks/parks_and_playgrounds/rushcutters_bay_park | email=
| address=is adjacent to Royal Cruising Yacht Club and extensive private mooring facilities at Rushcutters bay. | lat= | long= | directions=Turn off New South Head Road and park on New Beach Rd
| address=is adjacent to Royal Cruising Yacht Club and extensive private mooring facilities at Rushcutters bay. | lat= | long= | directions=Turn off New South Head Road and park on New Beach Rd
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| phone=+61 2 9391 7000 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm), after hours service (Ranger or emergencies): +61 293917000 | tollfree= | fax=
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| phone=+61 2 9391-7000 (Monday to Friday, 8AM - 5PM), after hours service (Ranger or emergencies): +61 293917000 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Open access all hours
| hours= | price=Open access all hours
| content=Busy on weekends with walkers, people excercising their dogs by throwing balls and frisbees to them, picnickers sit about on the lawns and local people play come together to play informal ball games. The park caters for community sports such as cricket, rugby union and soccer. The park has a cafe and kiosk located toward the centre near the water that serves light meals, drinks and other refreshments.
| content=Busy on weekends with walkers, people excercising their dogs by throwing balls and frisbees to them, picnickers sit about on the lawns and local people play come together to play informal ball games. The park caters for community sports such as cricket, rugby union and soccer. The park has a cafe and kiosk located toward the centre near the water that serves light meals, drinks and other refreshments.
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| name=McKell Park | url=http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/services/parks/parks_and_playgrounds/mckell_park | email=
| name=McKell Park | url=http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/services/parks/parks_and_playgrounds/mckell_park | email=
| address=at the northern end of Darling Point at the end of Darling Point road | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=at the northern end of Darling Point at the end of Darling Point road | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+61 2 9391 7000 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm), after hours service (Ranger or emergencies): +61 293917000 | tollfree= | fax=
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| phone=+61 2 9391-7000 (Monday to Friday, 8AM - 5PM), after hours service (Ranger or emergencies): +61 293917000 | tollfree= | fax=
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| hours=Park gates are open from dawn to dusk (ie. approximately 7.00am - 7.30pm) Access is available to ferry services | price=Free entry with bookings and fees payable for Weddings and events
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| hours=Park gates are open from dawn to dusk (i.e. approximately 7.00AM - 7.30PM) Access is available to ferry services | price=Free entry with bookings and fees payable for Weddings and events
| content=This small pretty park is the location of the Darling Point ferry wharf. The park comprises grassed landscape terraces stepping down to the harbour foreshore and the public ferry wharf. Set in the grounds of the original McKell mansion people picnic and relax amongst the footings and small remnant walls of the old mansion. It has become a popular site for weddings. The park was established in 1983-1985 with the heritage listed Canonbury Cottage becoming the centrepiece of the Park.
| content=This small pretty park is the location of the Darling Point ferry wharf. The park comprises grassed landscape terraces stepping down to the harbour foreshore and the public ferry wharf. Set in the grounds of the original McKell mansion people picnic and relax amongst the footings and small remnant walls of the old mansion. It has become a popular site for weddings. The park was established in 1983-1985 with the heritage listed Canonbury Cottage becoming the centrepiece of the Park.
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| name=Learn to Surf | alt=Surfs Up Surf School | url=http://www.surfsupsurfschool.com.au | email=
| name=Learn to Surf | alt=Surfs Up Surf School | url=http://www.surfsupsurfschool.com.au | email=
| address=34 Murray St, Bronte 2024 | lat=33° 54' S | long=151° 15' E | directions=
| address=34 Murray St, Bronte 2024 | lat=33° 54' S | long=151° 15' E | directions=
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| phone=+61 2 9340-1411 | tollfree= | fax=
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| hours=8am- 8pm | price=89
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| hours=8AM- 8PM | price=89
| content=Surfs Up Surf School is a fully accredited surf school which runs year round. Learn to surf on a day trip, weekend overnight camp or on a Sydney to Byron Bay surf tour. Local pickups daily in Bondi Beach, Coogee, Bronte, Kings Cross and Central. Lessons from $89 for a full day surf tour. Includes transport, equipment, lunch and instruction.
| content=Surfs Up Surf School is a fully accredited surf school which runs year round. Learn to surf on a day trip, weekend overnight camp or on a Sydney to Byron Bay surf tour. Local pickups daily in Bondi Beach, Coogee, Bronte, Kings Cross and Central. Lessons from $89 for a full day surf tour. Includes transport, equipment, lunch and instruction.
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| content=A large, modern shopping centre with hundreds of retailers and food outlets. Can be very busy. The surrounding area, including '''Oxford Street Mall''' also contains a wide variety of shopping and eating destinations.
| content=A large, modern shopping centre with hundreds of retailers and food outlets. Can be very busy. The surrounding area, including '''Oxford Street Mall''' also contains a wide variety of shopping and eating destinations.
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* '''Paddington Markets''' - Held every Saturday from 10am in the grounds of Paddington Uniting Church, Oxford St. Expect handmade goods, vintage bargains, international foods, etc.
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* '''Paddington Markets''' - Held every Saturday from 10AM in the grounds of Paddington Uniting Church, Oxford St. Expect handmade goods, vintage bargains, international foods, etc.
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* '''EQ Village Markets''' - Fresh produce markets held in the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. Regional produce and gourmet foods. Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am. On Sundays, the '''EQ Village Sunday Market''' offers a greater variety of goods including clothing, jewellery, toys and homewares.
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* '''EQ Village Markets''' - Fresh produce markets held in the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. Regional produce and gourmet foods. Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10AM. On Sundays, the '''EQ Village Sunday Market''' offers a greater variety of goods including clothing, jewellery, toys and homewares.
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* '''Bondi Markets''' - Held every Sunday from 10am at Bondi Beach Public School. A very popular place for local students, families and bohemian types, especially on weekends in Summer. Home-made and vintage clothing (often from up-and-coming designers), jewellery, art, homewares, etc. Reasonably cheap.
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* '''Bondi Markets''' - Held every Sunday from 10AM at Bondi Beach Public School. A very popular place for local students, families and bohemian types, especially on weekends in Summer. Home-made and vintage clothing (often from up-and-coming designers), jewellery, art, homewares, etc. Reasonably cheap.
==Eat==
==Eat==
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| name=Danny's Seafood Restaurant | url= | email=
| name=Danny's Seafood Restaurant | url= | email=
| address=1605 Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036 | lat= | long= | directions=By car: follow Anzac Parade until it reaches then end where it will loop around La Perouse. By bus: take the 394 bus until it terminates at La Perouse.
| address=1605 Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036 | lat= | long= | directions=By car: follow Anzac Parade until it reaches then end where it will loop around La Perouse. By bus: take the 394 bus until it terminates at La Perouse.
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| content=Good seafood restaurant with outdoor balcony and views of the sunset over Botany Bay.
| content=Good seafood restaurant with outdoor balcony and views of the sunset over Botany Bay.
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Hotels and hostels are available throughout the Eastern Suburbs. [[Sydney/Bondi Beach|Bondi Beach]] is one of the main areas for backpacker and budget accommodation in Sydney.
Hotels and hostels are available throughout the Eastern Suburbs. [[Sydney/Bondi Beach|Bondi Beach]] is one of the main areas for backpacker and budget accommodation in Sydney.
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== Cope ==
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==Stay healthy==
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=== Health ===
'''For a serious medical emergency you should call 000 from any phone for immediate attention of the emergency services'''.
'''For a serious medical emergency you should call 000 from any phone for immediate attention of the emergency services'''.
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The Prince of Wales Hospital is the major Public Hospital servicing the Eastern suburbs. It is located on a large Randwick campus which also incorporates The Prince of Wales Private Hospital, The Royal Hospital for Women and Sydney Children’s Hospital with The University of New South Wales located on an adjoining campus.
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The Prince of Wales Hospital is the major Public Hospital servicing the Eastern suburbs. It is on a large Randwick campus which also incorporates The Prince of Wales Private Hospital, The Royal Hospital for Women and Sydney Children’s Hospital with The University of New South Wales located on an adjoining campus.
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