The coastal walk
The Bondi coastal walk & Sydney's Eastern Beaches
The clifftop walk south from Bondi is the best thing you can do here for free. We've walked it in every season — here's the route, the beaches and ocean pools worth stopping for, and what to sort before you set off.
- Distance
- ≈ 6 km to Coogee
- Time
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Best light
- Early morning
The route: Bondi to Coogee
Bondi
Start · Icebergs
Tamarama
“Glamarama”
Bronte
Ocean baths
Clovelly
Calm snorkelling
Gordons Bay
Dive trail
Coogee
Finish
About 6 km one way, roughly 1.5–2 hours at an easy pace, following the clifftop path south. Heading the other way (Coogee to Bondi) works just as well.
The walk
The famous coastal path and how far you can take it.
Sculpture by the Sea along the walk
A practical guide to Sculpture by the Sea along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk — when it's on, how to get there and how to beat the crowds.
The 80km Bondi to Manly walk
The ultimate guide to the 80km Bondi to Manly walk — the route, how to break it into stages and the best sections to tackle.
Beaches & ocean pools along the way
Where to stop, swim and cool off between Bondi and Coogee.
A guide to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs beaches
A guide to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs beaches — Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly and Coogee, and what makes each one worth a visit.
Insider's guide to the Bronte ocean pool
A local's guide to the Bronte ocean pool — the free seawater baths near Bondi. When to go, what to expect, and how it compares to Bondi Icebergs.
Nielsen Park: a beloved coastal escape
Nielsen Park — Sydney's calm harbour beach near Bondi. The netted swimming, parking, the kiosk, and why families love this coastal escape.
Before you set off
The practical bits that make the day easier.
Parking at Tamarama, Coogee & Clovelly
Where to park at Tamarama, Coogee and Clovelly — free and paid spots, time limits and local tips for the Eastern Beaches south of Bondi.
Surf lifesaving patrol hours
Surf lifesaving patrol hours at Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama — roughly when the flags are up, and why you should always swim between them.
Free BBQ spots at Bondi, Bronte & Tamarama
The best free public BBQ spots at Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama — where they are, when to grab one, and local tips for a beachside cook-up.
Make a morning of it
Swim the ocean pools, stop for coffee, and finish with brunch — here is how locals do the walk.
Where to refuel along the way