Red hot Christmas: Thousands of bikini-clad revellers embrace the festive season by hitting Bondi Beach
There was no shortage of Christmas spirit as thousands of Aussies flocked to Australia’s most famous beach to celebrate with a festive day in the sun.
Bondi Beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs was packed with families and friends and holidaymakers by mid-morning on Wednesday, with many dressed in Yuletide attire.
Santa hats, Christmas-themed jumpers and red bikinis were spotted as far as the eye could see across the famous beach.
Aussies are seen in their best Christmas outfits as they flock to Bondi Beach
The beach was packed with swimmers on Monday enjoying a dip
Temperatures reached a top of 25C in Bondi on Wednesday with the sun coming out in time for the afternoon following a cloudy morning.
Lifesavers in Bondi even went to the trouble of erecting and decorating a Christmas tree on the beach to add to the festive atmosphere.
Each year the Bondi transforms into a vibrant hub of celebration, attracting both locals and tourists from around the world.
Councils around Sydney’s coast are reminding the public to behave responsibly in the coming days with massive influx of crowds expected to descend on the state’s beaches on Christmas Day.
Last year, eastern suburbs residents slammed a raucous Christmas party at Bronte Beach, as the ‘worst ever’ festive event to date, with locals forced to pitch in to clean up broken glass and vomit which they said was left behind by travellers.
Many beachgoers chose to wear red swimmers to celebrate the Christmas holidays
A group of mates are seen enjoying some Champagne as they take to the beach for Christmas
A Christmas tree was set up on the sand
Beachgoers posed under the surf lifesaving tent in North Bondi
Ladies in red, festive swimwear was a popular choice for beachgoers
Tens of thousands of mostly tourists flocked to the spot, donning red bathers for the annual beach party event, which was branded ‘out of control’ by some shocked residents. A similarly rowdy event took place in 2022, with scenes described as ‘like a rave’.
This year Waverley Council launched its ‘Stay Safe this Summer’ campaign, which aims to protect people in the surf, and remind people how to behave responsibly at beach reserves.
Sydneysiders can expect a warm and dry Christmas recovery on Boxing Day, but temperatures are set to soar to a sweaty 38C on Friday.
There are several small bush and grass fires live but are under control, though a significant part of the state faces high fire danger on Boxing Day.
Free space was hard to come by as revellers flocked to the beach as temperatures reached 27C
Sun shades and umbrellas were a popular accessory for the Summer day
Revellers taking the moment to soak up some sun
Big smiles for those celebrating the holiday by the beach
Christmas Day weather forecasts for your capital city
Sydney: 26C max, sunny. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening
Melbourne: 30C max, mostly sunny
Canberra: 31C max, afternoon winds expected
Adelaide: 37C max, sunny
Brisbane: 30C max, mostly sunny
Darwin: 34C max, partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds
Perth: 24C max, mostly sunny
Hobart: 23C max, partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower
Sweltering hot conditions are expected over Christmas across the country
