Perhaps Australia´s single most iconic beach, a 20-minute train ride or ten-minute drive south of downtown Sydney, is famously a surfer's paradise whose reliable waves are a magnet for both the seasoned and newbies (who can learn the fundamentals at several surf schools). After an intense day of riding the waves, unwind on the sand take a dip in one of the ocean pools; and enjoy the town´s many shops, bars, cafés, and restaurants. You can also take a stroll along the spectacular Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, which provides stunning views of the coastline.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Sophie Andersen´s post 5 Fabulous Australia Destinations for Water Lovers.