HikesAustraliaBondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

Sydney’s signature coast walk - Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte and Coogee beaches and sandstone cliffs

Difficulty 2/5 · Easy-moderateDayPoint-to-pointDay walk (coastal)
Distance
~6 km one-way
Max elevation
~60 m
Elevation gain
~150 m
Duration
2-3 h
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A breathtaking landscape of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island, Tasmania.

The route

The line through Sydney, NSW, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Season & conditions

Best season

Year-round

Weather risks

Coastal sun and wind

Open year-round; spring brings Sculpture by the Sea. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

Paved and stepped clifftop promenade past beaches

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm

Crowds & solitude

Very busy

Variants & turnaround

Extend north to Watsons Bay or south to Maroubra

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach (public transport both ends)

Shuttle & transport

Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm

Huts, camping & refuges

Day route - none needed

Gear, water & connectivity

Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies

Facilities

Services in Sydney; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

No permit; free; bus/train at both ends

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Sun, cliff edges, crowds

Emergency exits & rescue

Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.

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