Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, NSW
Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, NSW
This is one of Sydney's best walks to five beautiful beaches along the coastline. It has stunning cliff top views!
Summary
This is one of Sydney's best walks to five beautiful beaches along the coastline. It has stunning cliff top views!
Description
This is one of Sydney's best walks to five beautiful beaches along the coastline. It has stunning cliff top views!
The walk is 6 km long and easily accessible by public transport at either end and at Bronte and Clovelly Beaches as well. There are short sections of stairs, some are a little steep, but otherwise it is relatively easy.
There are toilets, seats and drinking water along the walk
It is easy to go for a swim at one of the beaches or sea baths along the way.
In short, this is a brilliant walk!
Walk includes two dog off-leash areas, otherwise it is on leash.
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Points of Interest
1. Bondi Beach
Bondi is possibly Australia's best know beach, it is about 1km long. "Bondi" or "Boondi" is an Aboriginal word meaning water breaking over rocks or noise of water breaking over rocks.
2. Bondi Baths
The swimming pool is managed by the Bondi Icebergs Swimming Club. The swimming club was established in 1929 and has a small museum on the first floor.
3. Close to the sea
Its nice to get down and close to the sea, its fantastic when the sea is stormy!
4. Artworks
The are many fabulous artworks along the walk (note this one might not be in the exact spot, but you can't miss it).
5. Marks Park (dog off leash)
This park is one of six dog off-leash areas in Waverley Council, click the link below for more.
6. Looking ahead
Great view around to Tamarama Rocks and on to Bronte.
7. Flowers
There are some pretty impressive wildflowers wore, some native, some not, in Spring and early Summer. The path is pretty good here, nice and flat. Smell the sea air!
8. Looking back to Tamarama
Looking back to the iconic Tararama Surf Life Saving Club. Beach volleyball is popular on this patrolled beach.
9. Bronte Beach
Bronte is a wonderful beach for a swim, but can be rough and have strong currents . On the day of this photo, the beach was closed because of the conditions.
10. Bronte Baths
Not as big as Bondi Bath, but the pool is great. We stopped for a dip (there are change rooms and cold showers).
11. The new path
Finally, in 2021 a new path was created for the 6,000 or so people who walk this path day (there was no path there before), photo @sara_stace .
12. Twice Twist Bands
Oushi Zokei 2012, Twice Twist Bands, by Keizo Ushio (Japan). Sculptures by the Sea (link below).
13. Waverley Cemetry
The walk goes beside the historic Waverley Cemetery which is well worth a visit. Note in 2017/18 the walk goes through the cemetery while the path is being repaired after floods.
14. Looking back to Bondi
A wonderful view back to from where you have come.
15. Clovelly Bowling Club
You can stop for a cold drink or even play some barefoot bowls.
16. Burrows Park (dog off-leash)
This park is one of 14 dog off-leash areas in Randwick Council, click the link below for more.
17. Clovelly Beach
A great sheltered beach that good for swimming and snorkeling. Toilets, drinking water and a cafe nearby. Also a bus stops to Central Station of Bondi Junction are nearby if you are tired.
18. Shady path
Nice bit of shade that is cooler on a hot day.
Features
Public Transport
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Dog off-leash area
Public toilets
Historical interest
Art and culture
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
