Aussie Icon Set for a Makeover

Christmas on Bondi
Christmas Aussie Style!

One of Sydney’s top ten destinations popular with both locals and visitors alike is set to benefit from a “New Vision”.

This icon attracts up to $1.8 million visitors per annum and up to 50,000 beachgoers a day on hot Summer days.

Now, a few clues…..

Often this beachside destination is the first port of call for UK backpackers after they emerge from the Sydney airport arrival lounge after their 10,000 mile flight from London.

The number of Brits who have spent Xmas Day surfing here and working on the tan, primed with a few “coldies” would be in the thousands.

Enough clues ? Yes you guessed it….

Bondi Beach is set for a makeover.

The beach location is centre stage of TV series featuring bronzed Aussie surf lifesavers and their rescues, many of which seem to include “tired and emotional” travellers. Bondi was also the destination of one of the best “flash-mob”  episodes we have ever seen. Remember the T-Mobile flash mobs ?

Click here for Aussie’s answer to T-Mobile!

Bondi Beach Flash

The public is now being encouraged to provide input into Bondi’s future as to how it can be improved in years to come.

The story appeared this week in Sydney’s most respected daily paper, the “Sydney Morning Herald” (SMH).  Readers have suggested free Wi-Fi, more shade and an upgrade the outdoor gymnasium

Other suggestions being talked about in the article include year-round beach volleyball, an “incubator hub” for emerging IT and creative businesses, improved traffic and parking as well as more activities in winter months.

Read more here: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/time-for-some-new-ideas-as-citys-playground-prepares-for-a-facelift-20121007-27790.html#ixzz28gGbDnej

Want to experience Bondi Beach yourself?  With only 10 weeks to go until Santa surfs on Bondi’s waves, better get your skates on and contact the friendly team at Emergico to get expert advice on your visa options.  You might be pleasantly surprised!

 

Leanne Stevens

CEO, Emergico // Registered Migration Agent (#1171279)