If you’re looking for activities to do in Sydney, the famous Coogee (pronounced Koo-gee) to Bondi walk will certainly appear in your search. This walk is 6km along the coastline, passing through other smaller beaches and some of the most expensive properties in Sydney. The walk will take about 2 hours but if you’re going to be stopping at the beach/es or cafes, you might be better off taking the whole day for this.

I started my walk from Coogee but have also started in Bondi. There’s no which is better, it just depends where is closest. The downside is that these beaches can only be reached by bus (or car). Coogee Beach can be reached by bus from Central Station or Martin Place Station (Bus 373 or 374). Bondi Beach can be reached from Museum Station or Circular Quay station (Bus 333).

Coogee Beach is a smaller beach compared to the other beaches in Sydney. I like it because it’s cove like so the waves are not big and there aren’t many surfers around. There is a main street leading up to the beach which has pubs, cafes and plenty of takeaway food stores. There’s also quite a lot of green area close to the beach so you can find a tree for shade.

To start the walk, if you looking at the water standing on the sand, you need to head left and just keep following the path (it goes uphill).

The next indent in the coastline is Gordon’s Bay. It’s not so much a beach but boat ramp although every time I’ve walked past, there are people in the water. You can always smell it before you see this bay!

Next, is Clovelly Beach. I’ve actually never been in the water here but it’s a beach mixed with a swimming pool vibe. There is sand and calm waves which I imagine is great for smaller kids. Then there’s cement wrapped around the sides like a swimming pool. Despite the cloud cover this day, I can just imagine that it could get quite hot here from the cement trapping the heat and reflecting off.

After Clovelly is the Waverly Cemetery. I hadn’t been on this walk for years and noticed that they added a walking path here and benches. We use to have to walk somewhat along the cemetery but now there is a clear walking path along the outskirts of the cemetery.

After Waverly Cemetery, you arrive at Bronte Beach. I’ve never swum at Bronte Beach but I have been here to eat at a cafe and on this day, I did just that. Bronte is not too busy of a beach, there’s trees and plenty of nice cafes nearby. The water looks more rough here than the other beaches though and apparently there’s always a strong rip which is called the Bronte Express.

After Bronte, is Tamarama Beach which is quite small and there’s a nice park attached. Whilst writing this post, I found out that Tamarama is considered the most dangerous patrolled beach in New South Wales, with more rescues per thousand bathers than any other of Sydney’s beaches.

More and more exposed sandstone means that you’re nearing Bondi Beach. There is a TV show here called Bondi Rescue (not sure if it’s shown abroad) which follows the lifeguards at Bondi Beach. You’re sure to see the filming crew here.

Of all the beaches mentioned today, Bondi Beach is the largest. Because of how wide the area of sand is, there is very little shade from trees. Immediately behind the beach is a carpark……

I went on this walk on a weekday which explains why there is so much room on the beach but rest assured, this walking route is so busy over the weekend. The beaches in summer on a weekend are also sure to be packed.

Once at Bondi Beach, you can take the Bus 333 (which stops right behind the carpark) back into the city or any bus going via Bondi Junction where the train station is which will allow you to access the train network.

Health: Make sure you wear sunscreen and a hat. Even on cloudy days- Australia has a very harsh sun. Stay hydrated- there are drink stations along the route to fill up your water bottle with. There’s also public toilets (free!) at the beaches and cafes where food is available.

Safety: Coogee and Bondi beaches are patrolled all year round by lifeguards. Clovelly, Bronte and Tamarama are patrolled only in summer. Please ensure you swim between the red and yellow flags on the beach. All beaches are alcohol and smoking free zones (no alcohol and smoking allowed).