Summer is coming
Summer in Bundeena finds grassy hills decorated with plentiful wildflowers including Coast Banksia, White Honeysuckle, Green Wattle and Acacia.
Hike, walk, bicycle, beachcomb, or amble along the areas many trails and paths, perhaps stumbling upon one of Bundeena’s secret beaches.
With the seas in a calmer summertime mood, November through to February July are the best months for swimming and surfing the crystal clear waters of Port Hacking. Other summertime possibilities include rowing punts at Audley, touring local art galleries, rock fishing and on the ocean, bonfires, pond swimming, and even swimming with the Harold Holt Club from the Bundeena Jetty to Jibbon Beach. Bundeena is absolutely abuzz in the summer months with visiting family members, weddings, and art festivals.
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Activities for Summer 2024
1. Bushwalking
Autumn is a great time to bushwalk. The days are clear and long but crisp and not too hot. Bundeena is a great place to use as a base for exploring the hundreds of walks throughout the famous Royal National Park.
Start your stay with an orientation tour that can include a walk, ride or paddle.
3. Something at Marys
Get creative and throw a few pots around. The price for both weekend classes are normally $140 per person but Mary will discount 10% to $125 per person for E&O guests who self-book online at least 24 hours in advance. Prior to this contact Mary and she will give you a specific link. Bookings for weekday or groups of 6 or more can also get the 10% discount if they contact Mary via email or phone at least 24 hours in advance and mention “Ethel & Ode’s”.
4. Bundeena Kayaks
Take a kayak tour around the beautiful bays of Bundeena or test your balance on stand up paddle boards in Port Hacking with Bundeena Kayaks. For E&O guests, click Book Now on the Bundeena kayak site and click Specials and Vouchers. There are options for half price kayak hire for either 2 hours or 4 hours and also lessons at half price. There are also discount cards (2 hours for the price of 1) that they give to our guests. You just record Ethel & Odes in the box online when you book.
5. Meditation with Anandi-Annie Graham. 0414 529 464
Every Saturday 7am - 9am in the Bundeena School Hall
Just go along and take your own yoga mat or towel and pillow.
6. Bundeena Art Trail
Did you know that Bundeena has more artists per population than anywhere else in Australia? The Bundeena Art Trail is held the first Sunday of every month. Wander through Bundeena Village meeting the artists in their studios and buy art straight from the source.
7. Saltwater Market
Also on the first Sunday of every month is the Salt Water Markets selling an array of crafts, clothes and homemade foods including breads, jams and organic fruit and vegetables.
8. Cronulla Ferries
Experience the Hacking River while enjoying a Champagne Breakfast Cruises, Lunch Cruise, Sunset Dinner Cruise, Live Music Cruises Land on a secluded beach, swim in the clear clean waters while lunch or dinner is being prepared on board the vessel as part of our Cruise Swim ‘n Dine Cruises. Discover how in 1796 Bass and Flinders spent 3 days exploring and mapping the area aboard the Tom Thumb III.
9. The Audley Dance Hall
The fabulous people at Audley Dance Hall can help make your stay relaxed and stress free! Stop by Audley Weir on your way into Bundeena and pick up a breakfast box to eat on the beach or an antipasto box for a picnic lunch.
10. Yoga
Stretch out the weekend with yoga. Adriana conducts classes at the Bundeena School Hall or online. Book online or call 0414 529 464.
11.Bundeena Organics
Take isolation to the next level and have your food delivered to the door.
12. The Bowlo and Tennis Courts
Have a hit or improve your game with some coaching. Meet the locals over dinner and drinks after.
Social tennis, Monday and Wednesday 9am - 11am. 0403 327 680
Tennis Coaching, Adrienne Ebsworth 0416 231 925
13.The Harold Holt Swimming Club
Grab the speedos and join the locals for an ocean swim each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9am from the Bundeena Wharf.
14. Bingo
Call out bingo every Monday at the RSL from 10am.
15. Order fresh Oysters and Seafood
Wetlands Oysters and Seafood comes to Bundeena on Thursdays between 5:30pm and 6:30pm.Pick up opposite the Community Centre car park. Pay by cash or eftpos. Text your order to Dave beforehand on 0419982433.
16. Spa Treatments
Relax even further into your stay at Bundeena with a massage or treatment.
17. Sheba
Want to venture a little out of town for dinner and drinks but don't want to drive? Call Bundeena's local Sheba driver Henriette Albert on 0423008645