The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is Sydney's most loved walk: 6 km of clifftop paths, sandstone headlands, ocean pools and five beaches, free to enjoy every day of the year. Allow two to three hours, or a whole day with swims along the way. Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney in Summer Hill is an easy base for it, with free parking for your car and trains into the city 400 metres from the door.
The walk at a glance
The walk runs south from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach along a paved path with stairs, boardwalks and lookouts. It is well signposted and suits most fitness levels, and you can join or leave it at any beach along the way.
- Distance: about 6 km one way
- Time: two to three hours, longer with swims and stops
- Bondi to Tamarama: about 1.2 km, around 30 minutes
- Tamarama to Bronte: about 500 m, around 10 minutes
- Bronte to Clovelly: past Waverley Cemetery on the clifftops
- Clovelly to Coogee: about 1.8 km, around 40 minutes, via Gordons Bay
Beaches and highlights along the way
Start with a swim at Bondi Beach or the famous Bondi Icebergs ocean pool. The path climbs past Mackenzies Bay to little Tamarama, then on to Bronte with its rock pool and shady park, perfect for a picnic.
Beyond the clifftop Waverley Cemetery, Clovelly's calm inlet is a favourite for snorkelling, Gordons Bay shelters a pretty cove, and Coogee finishes the walk with a wide beach, ocean baths and plenty of cafes. In late spring, Sculpture by the Sea usually turns the Bondi to Tamarama section into an outdoor gallery.
Shorter options: Bondi to Bronte and Bondi to Clovelly
Short on time? Bondi to Bronte is about 2.5 km and takes around an hour with stops, ending at Bronte's park and cafes. Bondi to Clovelly takes in the best of the clifftops and finishes at Clovelly's sheltered swimming spot, with buses back to the city from both.
Getting there from Summer Hill
Take a train from Summer Hill to Central or Town Hall and change to the T4 line to Bondi Junction, then hop on the 333 bus to Bondi Beach. At the Coogee end, buses run back into the city, so there is no need to retrace your steps.
Leave the car at the hotel: every booking includes one free secured undercover parking spot, and public transport makes the one-way walk easy.
- Train to Central or Town Hall, then the T4 line to Bondi Junction
- Bus 333 from Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach
- Buses from Coogee back to the city at the end of the walk
Tips for a great day on the coast
- Start early in summer for cooler walking and quieter beaches
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and your swimmers
- Swim between the red and yellow flags at patrolled beaches
- Wear comfortable shoes for the stairs and headlands
Why guests choose us
Why walkers stay at Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney
- 400 m to Summer Hill station for trains into the city
- One free secured undercover parking spot with every booking
- Kitchenette basics for an early breakfast before the walk
- Laundry for beach towels and swimwear
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms from $140 Monday to Thursday
Gallery
A look around & nearby
Photos: Eastern Beaches Coastal Walk, Covelly, New South Wales 07 by Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0; Bronte Beach, north view 20230224 2 by DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0; Clovelly Beach, north view 20230224 1 by DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0; AUS Sydney, Randwick, Coogee Beach 001 by -wuppertaler, CC BY 4.0; Tamarama Beach Sydney 2019 03 by MDRX, CC BY-SA 4.0; Waverley Cemetery and the boardwalk for the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk in July 2018 by Nick-D, CC BY-SA 4.0; Gordons Bay, Sydney panorama by Tim Grubb, CC BY-SA 3.0
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Bondi to Coogee walk?
About 6 km one way. Most people take two to three hours, longer with swims and stops.
Which beaches are on the Bondi to Coogee walk?
Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly and Coogee, with Gordons Bay and several ocean pools along the way.
How do I get to Bondi Beach from the hotel?
Take a train from Summer Hill to Central or Town Hall, change to the T4 line to Bondi Junction, then take the 333 bus to Bondi Beach.
How do I get back from Coogee?
Buses run from Coogee back into the city, so you can walk one way and ride home.
Is there a shorter walk?
Yes. Bondi to Bronte is about 2.5 km and Bondi to Clovelly covers the best clifftops, with buses back from both.
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