Caltex Bondi

For three weeks in spring, Sculpture by the Sea transforms the coastal walk into a temporary sculpture park, attracting artists like Ken Unsworth, Phillip King, and Chen Wenling, plus visitors from far and wide. The works change the way you look at the coast, and two or three are left in situ for a year. Migrating whales often spout between photos. Catch the sunrise from Marks Park, where several sculptures will light up across the South Bondi headland. Also, the exhibition is a great date—just ask Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, who had one of their first dates at the show.