Annual kite festival and community celebration at Bondi Beach
Celebrate the colourful Festival of the Winds at beautiful Bondi Beach on the 13th of September 2026.
Watch giant artistic kites fill the sky above the ocean while enjoying live entertainment, food stalls, and family‑friendly activities along the beachfront. This vibrant community festival celebrates creativity, culture and the relaxed coastal atmosphere that makes Bondi such a special place.
Event highlights:
● Giant kite displays above the beach
● Live entertainment and performances
● Food stalls and community activities
● Oceanfront views along the promenade
Accessibility info:
The festival mainly takes place in Bondi Park, which is a grassy area connected by paved pathways that allow wheelchair users and people using mobility devices to move between different event zones.
⚠️ Please note: The grassy areas of Bondi Park can present challenges for wheelchair and mobility device users. Expect more resistance, uneven ground, and possible soft patches where wheels can sink. Take it slow, and where possible stick to the paved pathways.
Because the festival attracts very large crowds, the area can become very busy throughout the day. Visitors may need to allow extra time to move around the event comfortably.
Accessible toilets:
The closest accessible toilets to the festival are:
● Bondi Park Amenities Block – located within Bondi Park, near the beachfront promenade. Follow the paved path from the main festival entrance toward the beach.
● Bondi Pavilion – ground floor of the Pavilion building at the south end of the beach, approximately a 3–5 minute walk south along the promenade from the main festival area.
Event staff are present across the site and can help you locate the nearest facility — don't hesitate to ask.
📍 Explore more accessible toilets in the area on WheelEasy
Accessible parking nearby:
● Queen Elizabeth Drive (north end) – dedicated accessible parking spaces reserved for mobility device users, situated close to the festival entrance.
● Bondi Beach Car Park, 2 Queen Elizabeth Drive – a larger car park close to the beach with accessible bays available. Enter from Queen Elizabeth Drive.
● Council car park on Warners Avenue – a short distance from the festival with accessible spaces available.
⚠️ Parking in Bondi is extremely limited during the festival and traffic is often very busy. We strongly recommend arriving early or using public transport where possible.
📍 View more accessible parking options near Bondi on WheelEasy and the park n’ pay browser: https://accessibility.parknpay.nsw.gov.au
By bus:
Accessible buses connect Bondi Junction Station to Bondi Beach.
● 333 bus – direct service to Bondi Beach (usually busy, but wheelchair users have priority boarding).
● 380 bus – another frequent route that is often less crowded, also with priority access for wheelchair users.
The main bus stop is located immediately next to the festival site, making public transport one of the easiest ways to reach the event.
Staff and volunteers are present across the festival area and can assist visitors if needed.
Bring your friends, sunscreen and a picnic rug for a colourful day of community, creativity and ocean views — and remember that while the festival is accessible, it is also a very popular and lively event, so patience and planning ahead can help make the experience smoother.
