Bondi Pavilion

Bondi Pavilion has long been more than a landmark by the sea—it’s a place where generations have gathered, swum, celebrated, and written their own chapters in Bondi’s story. During its recent restoration, something unexpected was revealed: words from the past, carefully preserved beneath layers of paint. As conservation teams worked to repair the building, they uncovered original hand-painted signage dating back decades. Among the discoveries were faded directions to the Turkish & Hot Sea Water Baths, the Bondi Junior Lifesaving Club (then known as the “Life Boys”), and the Pavilion’s central entry. Though incomplete and weathered, these signs are living…