Take the Bondi Beach Coastal Walk in Sydney
By Don Nadeau, on May 21, 2009, in Travel
There is much to like about Sydney, but best of all is its natural setting, which makes walking within the city a joy.
The most spectacular hike within Sydney takes you from Bondi Beach southward along the rugged coast. Being on the Sydney Explorer “on and off” tour bus route, as well as on regular city bus routes, this walk is also one of the most convenient to access.
Unlike the Sydney Harbour walk described earlier, the surf is very rough here, which creates wonderful photo opportunities.
Start your walk at Bondi Beach, Australia’s most famous. Go around the swimming pool at its south end, and then take the paved walkway next to the mostly rugged shoreline. This should be a fairly easy walk for most fitness levels. Lonely Planet’s Sydney City Guide describes the walk in detail.
At the halfway point, Bronte Beach, or at the end of the walk at Coogee Beach, you can access the Sydney Explorer or regular city buses to reach the city center.
On the other hand, you may wish to hike back to Bondi. The views are worth it.
In contrast to Bondi with all its tourists, pleasant Coogee Beach is “in” with seemingly locals only. I enjoyed its atmosphere very much and returned several times.
