My favorite activity for my first week in Sydney. I can see from this trail how people can become…read moreenamored with the city. Easy access From Bondi Junction, a 20 minute bus ride depending on where you want to start. I walked 90% of the trail because i wanted shorter Bus route. FYI, the bus is within the building of Bondi Junction above the train station not street side. Reminds me of some of the cliffs along the beaches of California. Some tips. Bring swimming trunk, lotion, sun protection, and water bottle. There are refill stations along the way and bathrooms. Not much shade even on this cloudy day. Multiple beaches along the route where you can take a dip. Restaurants are also accessible, but I prefer a picnic lunch so you can enjoy the views with the plenty benches and the beaches. Some have some shady seating options. I went on a weekday so I'm guessing on weekends more crowds. The beaches often have showers and restrooms.

An amazing, 4 mile walk! Truly breathtaking in all the ways possible. From the beautiful,…read morepicturesque spots, to the graveyard and most perfect blue water I've ever seen, this walk was worth every minute, every mile and every step. One of the most memorable, special moments of my time in Sydney. Pictures don't do it justice, but the memories will last a lifetime. Stop along the way at clovelly beach, dolphin look out, and take in natures finest when you finally make it to the Bondi icebergs!

Another great beach to stop at and enjoy. Just did a quick walk through but was able to explore and…read moresee some great views. Wasn't too crowded which was nice to see as well.

Another beautiful beach/park just down the road from Coogee. Except obviously this one is more well…read moreknown for its pool. Definitely glad I got to walk around here.

Such a cool feature to see at a beach! Unfortunately, when I came it was "winter" and I couldn't…read morefathom swimming when it was so cold (relatively speaking). But I'm so glad I got to see this pool.

It's. So. Pretty. I…read morelove the rock pool culture in Sydney; it's nonexistent in Hawai'i so I've taken advantage. This rock pool is iconic because it's one you see all over Instagram, Pinterest, and Google searches of "rock pools in Sydney." And it lives up to the hype. It's not too crowded on the weekdays, is easily accessible, and is kept clean/clear. It also has nearby amenities, which is a plus. Definitely visit on your Bondi to Coogee walk/drive!

Bondi Beach is incredible. There's a reason it's so popular. From the blue water, to the iconic…read moreicebergs, the whole place feels magical. While it's definitely an old beach town, it feels like an oasis. The most gorgeous water I have ever seen. The whole area is filled with delicious food options, as well. From dining in town or closer to the beach, there's something for everyone. And, the shopping is incredible. Favorite eating spot: Common Supply. Açaí bowls: D bowls And make sure to ensure some ice cream while you're there, as well!

Bondi ! This famous stretch of iconic beach was our tour group's recent stop on this warm and sunny…read moreday. Mobbed by surfers, locals, tourists, dog walkers and instagrammers alike the broad stretch of golden sand is home to Australian surf culture. On a relatively quiet and instagrammer free day we were lucky to have a perfect view down the beach from beside the Iconic icebergs winter swimming club pool. A current controversy being mulled over by beach communities across Sydney is the annual installation of shark netting across every metropolitan beach that by design rarely deter sharks but impact a variety of sea life including seals, whales, turtles and dolphins as bycatch. With the installation of smart drumlines and a policy of tag, release and monitor at most beaches perhaps the shark nets time has come and gone. Then there was the mass shooting at Bondi's Archer Park on 12/14/25. Two gunmen--identified by Australian authorities as a father and son--targeted a crowd of hundreds at a gathering of Sydney's Jewish community on the first night of Hanukkah. They killed 15 Jews and wounded more than 40. It was Australia's worst mass shooting since the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre and the deadliest terrorist incident in the country's history. When our tour group was here, I asked about the location of the shooting. Our tour guide pointed to it, and then quickly stated that he didn't want to talk about it. I think there was a fair amount of shame behind that answer, in addition to my own opinion that Australia society has not come to terms with its antisemitism.

Hubby and I are, let's just say, not natural surfers, nor very good swimmers, but we try really,…read morereally hard. As in we have had a couple dozens of lessons across Hawaii, Southern California, Costa Rica, and now Australia. We've tried going out on our own with friends to a new spot before, and nearly drowned. So since then, we've decided to always get a lesson first in an unfamiliar beach to get some local insight, and, well, try not to die, plus maybe just get a tiny bit better at catching a few waves. We got 10 students to 2 instructors, not a bad ratio for a group lesson. Lenny and Fred were super laid back and friendly. It was 2 hour lesson, but we spent over half an hour of it just stretching and doing introductions. For another half an hour, we learned about how the waves are formed, the areas to avoid, where the riptides are, etc. All important information, don't get me wrong. Just know that 1 hour of active time is more than enough for most beginners. Our instructors were great at pushing us into the waves at the right time. Every time they gave me a push, I popped up with no problem. When I tried on my own, it was more failure than success. They gave me only a couple pointers as to what I could do to improve, but understandably they were busy with everyone else. I believe every single student had a good pop up by the end of the class. The only thing I was disappointed about was that we stuck to white water only and did not go to the line up for some green waves. However, we came back the next day on our own and rented boards from here at a very reasonable price (A$70 with wetsuit for 2 hours per person), carried it over to the beach, and I actually paddled out and got a great session in! At home, we still use foam boards, and there are signs everywhere on the beach that said foam boards only, I guess for safety reasons? Intermediate to pro surfers, I'm not sure if you'd get the same enjoyment out of Bondi, but maybe try Manly instead.

amazing i have been going there once a week for about a year and the instructor (Greg) is really…read morenice and before going to this surf school i knew nothing and now i am almost a pro, it is really safe and i have the best time surfing (i totaly recommend for kids learning to surf.‍‍ AMAZING!!

Nice park to just chill on picnic tables and with your dog! It's near the beach so the best of both…read moreworlds on greens and waves with adorned, colorful flowers! Pleasant stroll and to sit down. I'm loving the ease and quaintness here! Shhhhh, keep it on the down low!

Waverley Council have been putting a bit of effort into a the parks along their stretch of…read morecoastline, and it's nice to see they've upgraded the kids playground and added a shade cloth- much needed as there is very little shade to be had in this park. "Glamarama" is however, much better known for drunken BBQ's then as a kids park, this is more of a grown-ups beach whereas next beach along Bronte is much better suited to the kiddies. The park and BBQ areas are clean, with some well-worn bits of grass on the track between the bathrooms and the café, and well maintained- there is always paper in the loos!