What is the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk?
The Bondi to Coogee walk is a famous six-kilometre coastal path in Sydney's eastern suburbs. It passes beaches, sandstone cliffs, ocean pools and parks, offering some of the best coastal views in the city.
The walk usually starts at Bondi Beach and heads south past Tamarama, Bronte and Clovelly before finishing at Coogee Beach. It takes around two hours at a relaxed pace.
Along the way are ocean pools such as the Bondi Icebergs pool and the Bronte Baths, as well as Waverley Cemetery, a historic cemetery perched on the cliffs.
Sculpture by the Sea
Each spring, the section near Bondi and Tamarama hosts Sculpture by the Sea, a free outdoor exhibition of sculptures along the coastline.
The walk is popular with locals for exercise and with tourists for its views. Whales can sometimes be seen offshore during their migration.
There are cafes and toilets along the route, and walkers can swim at the beaches or ocean pools. The path includes stairs and some steep sections, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Many walkers continue south from Coogee to Maroubra or north from Bondi toward Dover Heights for an even longer outing.