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Bondi to Coogee coastal walk

The best Bondi Beach coastal walk

The path from Bondi to Coogee past Tamarama, Bronte and Clovelly, guided walks with lunch, a July whale walk with an Aboriginal guide and other coastal walks: here is how to do it alone or guided, with honest advice on the closed part, the price of a guide and getting your money back.

By the Things to Do in Sydney editorial team 4 tours compared Prices checked 25 October 2026

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Sandstone cliffs above the sea near Bondi, with houses on the headland
Short answer

The Bondi Beach coastal walk runs about 6 km from Bondi to Coogee and is free to walk on your own. Part of the path near North Bronte is reported closed after a rockfall, so check Waverley Council before you go. Guided versions with lunch start from €376 for up to two people.

Our 4 guided coastal walks

A guided Bondi to Coogee walk with lunch first. The three after it are new on GetYourGuide, with no rating yet.

Guided coastal walks compared

Guided coastal walks compared
TourFromDurationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Bondi to Coogee hike with lunch at Coogee Pavilion 5.0 (2)€376
per group up to 2		4 hoursCouplesThe only rated guided Bondi walk: 5.0, with two reviews so far. The price is for a group of up to 2.
Coogee to Bondi walk with lunch at Bondi IcebergsNew, no reviews yet€376
per group up to 2		4 hoursCouples who want to finish at BondiNew on GetYourGuide, no rating yet. The price is for a group of up to 2.
Whale watching walk in Bondi with an Aboriginal guideNew, no reviews yet€88
per person		1 h 30 minCulture and whales, ages 6 and upNew on GetYourGuide, no rating yet. It runs in July only; the listing names July 2026, so check for next year. Whales are not guaranteed.
Harbour sights 9 km running tour with coffee and ferryNew, no reviews yet€70
per person		2 hoursFit runners, ages 14 and upNew on GetYourGuide, no rating yet. Pick it if you want a coastal run in the city instead.
  • Group size: the running tour says small group. The other listings do not say. The two lunch walks are priced per group of up to 2.
  • None of the 4 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
  • All 4 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

How to do the walk on your own

The Bondi Beach hike is easy to do on your own, and it costs nothing. Start at Bondi Beach and follow the cliff path south to Coogee.

Walking guides give it as about 6 km and 2.5 to 3 hours. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water.

The walk is one of many free things to do in Sydney.

Sydney hiking tours

If you want a guide, two hiking tours walk the same path with lunch at the end, from €376 for up to two people. A shorter whale walk with an Aboriginal guide runs in July.

The Coogee to Bondi beach walk: the route in either direction

You can walk it both ways. From Bondi, you pass Tamarama, Bronte and Clovelly beaches before Coogee. From Coogee, you pass the same beaches in reverse and finish at the Bondi Icebergs pool.

After the walk, see our guide to Bondi Beach attractions for the pool, the surf and the food.

A shorter option: the Bondi to Bronte beach walk

For a shorter walk, stop at Bronte. We found no official distance for this part. Note that the path near North Bronte is reported closed.

Bus from Coogee back to Bondi Beach

To get back, use the Opal Travel app or the Trip Planner to find the next bus. From Bondi Junction, buses 333, 380 and 381 run to Bondi Beach.

For fares and Opal cards, see our page on getting around Sydney.

Is the coastal walk open?

Most of the walk is open, but check before you go. A travel guide from 21 October 2026 says parts of North Bronte remain closed after a rockfall, with no date to reopen.

We could not open the Waverley Council page to confirm this. Check it on the day.

Further south, Randwick Council says its part from Clovelly to South Coogee is 4.5 km. It is wheelchair and pram friendly, except at Gordons Bay. It closes when the Malabar rifle range is in use.

Whale watching from the clifftops

Yes, you can spot whales from the walk. Humpback whales pass Sydney from about May to November, and the Bondi to Coogee clifftops are one of the lookouts Sydney.com names.

The peak is late June to early July. In October and November, mothers with calves swim south, slower and closer to the shore.

The Spit to Manly walk and Sydney's other coastal walks

Sydney has more coastal walks with sea views. Sydney.com names these lookouts:

  • Grotto Point and Arabanoo Lookout
  • North Head, on the Fairfax Walk from Manly
  • The Federation Cliff Walk
  • The South Head Heritage Trail
  • Cape Solander, in Kamay Botany Bay National Park

Tips for the coastal walk

  1. Start early

    Go in the morning, before the heat. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water.

  2. Check the closure

    Part of the path near North Bronte is reported closed. Check Waverley Council on the day.

  3. Mind Thursdays

    The Icebergs pool at Bondi is usually closed on Thursdays for cleaning.

  4. If your plans change

    All four guided walks have free cancellation up to 24 hours before, as listed.

The Bondi coastal walk: questions and answers

How long is the Bondi coastal walk?
It is commonly given as about 6 km, and it takes 2.5 to 3 hours. No council page confirmed the length.

What is the famous Bondi Beach walk?
The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. It runs along the cliffs past Tamarama, Bronte and Clovelly beaches.

How do I get to Bondi Beach from the centre of Sydney?
Take the train to Bondi Junction, then bus 333, 380 or 381 to the beach. There is no train to the beach itself.

What are the best coastal walks in Sydney?
Bondi to Coogee is the best known. Sydney.com also names Grotto Point, North Head via the Fairfax Walk, the Federation Cliff Walk and the South Head Heritage Trail.

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Written by the Things to Do in Sydney editorial team.