Inside tip · Sydney

At Bondi, what is the 'Backpackers' Express'?

Answer: A rip current

It's a rip near the south-end hostels and bus stop that sweeps many tourists away each year.

Swim between the red and yellow flags

Rips often look like dark, calm channels between breaking waves. If caught, stay calm, raise an arm and float, or swim parallel to the beach towards the breaking waves.