Photos show people flocking to Sydney's famous Bondi Beach while observing social distancing rules

Sophie-Claire HoellerApr 28, 2020, 22:35 IST

Locals couldn't wait to get back in the water.James D. Morgan/Getty

Three beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs reopened for exercise.
Bondi, Bronte, and Tamarama beaches are open to surfers and swimmers on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time.
Lifeguards are enforcing social distancing measures.
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Bondi, Bronte, and Tamarama beaches in Sydney, Australia, have reopened, despite the country still being under lockdown.

However, there's a catch: The three beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs are open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on weekdays, and for surfing and swimming only. Tanning, walking, and jogging on the beach are still not allowed.

The new rules haven't stopped locals from flocking to their shores.

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In the meantime, locals seem thrilled to be able to return to their beaches.

Locals love their beaches. Ryan Pierse/Getty

As 7 News reports, the beaches were closed on March 28 after large groups flaunted social distancing measures.

Beaches were packed in late March, despite social distancing measures. Mark Kolbe/Getty

SBS News reports that Masselos warned of revoking beach access should visitors not comply with the social distancing measures.

April in Sydney usually sees temperatures in the 70s. Mark Kolbe/Getty

People are meant to stay six feet apart, not gather in groups, and move on when their exercise is completed.

Bondi is a famous surf beach. Loren Elliott/Reuters

Waverly calls the measures "Surf and Go" and "Swim and Go," according to The Daily Telegraph.

Beachgoers are expected to move on a soon as their exercises is completed. James D. Morgan/Getty

A lifeguard told The Daily Telegraph that they are keeping a close eye on social distancing and that most people seem to be abiding by those measures.

The waves were packed with surfers. Loren Elliott/Reuters

Access to Bondi Beach was divided into two corridors: Surfers are to enter on the south end, and swimmers on the north end, according to The Daily Telegraph.

Surfers and swimmers use different entrances and exits. Loren Elliott/Reuters

She stressed that the beaches are for Waverly locals only, adding that people from other Sydney neighborhoods should not travel to exercise there, according to 7 News.

People couldn't wait to get into the water. James D. Morgan/Getty

Paula Masselos, the mayor of Waverly, the suburb in which Bondi, Bronte, and Tamarama beaches are located, says that their waters are "for the sole purpose of exercising," per 7 News.

Jogging on the boardwalk is allowed, but not on the beach itself. Loren Elliott/Reuters

Paula Masselos, the mayor of Waverly, the suburb in which Bondi, Bronte, and Tamarama beaches are located, says that their waters are "for the sole purpose of exercising," per 7 News.

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Photos show people flocking to Sydney's famous Bondi Beach while observing social distancing rules

In the meantime, locals seem thrilled to be able to return to their beaches.

As 7 News reports, the beaches were closed on March 28 after large groups flaunted social distancing measures.

SBS News reports that Masselos warned of revoking beach access should visitors not comply with the social distancing measures.

People are meant to stay six feet apart, not gather in groups, and move on when their exercise is completed.

Waverly calls the measures "Surf and Go" and "Swim and Go," according to The Daily Telegraph.

A lifeguard told The Daily Telegraph that they are keeping a close eye on social distancing and that most people seem to be abiding by those measures.

Access to Bondi Beach was divided into two corridors: Surfers are to enter on the south end, and swimmers on the north end, according to The Daily Telegraph.

She stressed that the beaches are for Waverly locals only, adding that people from other Sydney neighborhoods should not travel to exercise there, according to 7 News.

Paula Masselos, the mayor of Waverly, the suburb in which Bondi, Bronte, and Tamarama beaches are located, says that their waters are "for the sole purpose of exercising," per 7 News.