Bondi is free, and so is the best way to see it: the 6 km clifftop walk south to Coogee, past five beaches and several ocean pools. Most visitors only need to plan three things: how to get there, where it is safe to swim, and how far to walk. This guide covers all three, plus surf lessons, Bondi Icebergs and Sculpture by the Sea, which runs along the walk from 16 October to 2 November 2026.
Bondi Beach and the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
Ways to experience Bondi
The beach and the walk are free; these are the options worth paying for. Prices checked on 10 October 2026; live prices in your currency are shown on each card.
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Bondi to Coogee coastal walk (free)
FreeStarts at the southern end of Bondi Beach and passes Tamarama, Bronte, Waverley Cemetery, Clovelly and Gordons Bay on the way to Coogee. Easy to medium, with a steep section and plenty of steps; bring water, a hat and sunscreen.
Surf lesson on Bondi Beach
From A$140Small groups start with practice on the sand and a rip-safety briefing; the board, wetsuit and sunscreen are included. You should be comfortable swimming.
Guided Bondi walking tour
From A$61Morning and afternoon tours; choose Bondi only or continue along the coast to Bronte.
Half-day city tour with Bondi
From A$159Hotel pickup, live commentary and about 30 minutes at Bondi Beach as part of a city sightseeing loop.
Bondi Icebergs ocean pool
A$10Adults A$10, children A$7, family A$30. Open from 6am on weekdays and 6:30am at weekends; closed on Thursdays for cleaning, although it opens on some summer Thursdays when tides allow. Pay at the door.
Planning your visit
Beach, walk or both?
Do both if you can: swim or surf at Bondi in the morning, then walk south and finish with lunch and a swim at Coogee. The full walk takes about two hours at a good pace, longer with stops. If 6 km is too far, walk the first section past Tamarama to Bronte, which has a free ocean pool, and catch a bus back.
Walk from Bondi to Coogee rather than the other way, so you end at a beach with cafés and buses back to the city.
Swimming safely
- Swim only between the red and yellow flags, and only during patrol hours. Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama are patrolled all year, from 6am to 7pm between October and April and 7am to 5:30pm between May and September.
- If a rip carries you out, stay calm, float and raise an arm for help.
- Coogee has a dangerous shore break; its lifeguards patrol all year as well.
- Ocean pools are calmer: Bondi Icebergs (A$10), Bronte (free; closed on Wednesdays for cleaning), Clovelly’s Geoff James Pool, and Giles Baths, Ross Jones Memorial Baths, McIvers (women and children only) and Wylie’s Baths (A$6.50) at Coogee.
Sculpture by the Sea 2026
From Friday 16 October to Monday 2 November 2026, the 30th Sculpture by the Sea fills the clifftops between Bondi and Tamarama with large outdoor artworks, free to see. Around 450,000 visitors are expected, so go on a weekday if you can; extra buses run and clearways apply at weekends.
The walk and how to get there
The coastal walk runs south from the southern end of Bondi Beach to Coogee. Times are approximate walking times from Bondi along the path.
By bus or train
Bus 333 runs between Circular Quay and North Bondi via Bondi Junction, and a new timetable starts on 12 October 2026. Alternatively take a T4 train to Bondi Junction and then bus 333, 380, 381 or 382, about 15 minutes to the beach. Pay with Opal or a contactless card.
From Coogee, buses run back towards the city and Bondi Junction; at weekends route 362 links Coogee with Bondi via Bronte. Check the Transport for NSW trip planner for the best connection.
By car
Parking around Bondi Beach is paid and in demand: from 2026–27 the beachfront streets cost about A$12.40 an hour, and streets in the commercial area about A$8.70 an hour. At summer weekends and during Sculpture by the Sea, public transport is much easier.
Along the walk
1Bondi Icebergs
start of the walkThe ocean pool and clubhouse at the southern end of Bondi, where the coastal walk begins.
2Marks Park
about 10 minA headland park with a level path and accessible lookout; the cliff path here reopened in December 2025 after repairs. Aboriginal rock carvings are found on this headland.
3Tamarama
about 15 minA small, steep-sided beach, the southern end of the Sculpture by the Sea route.
4Bronte Beach and ocean pool
about 30 minA family beach with a free 30 m ocean pool, a park and cafés; a good place to stop or turn back.
5Waverley Cemetery
about 45 minA clifftop cemetery with sweeping ocean views, where the poet Henry Lawson is buried.
6Clovelly
about 1 hrA narrow, sheltered bay with an ocean pool, the Geoff James Pool.
7Gordons Bay
about 1 hr 15A rocky cove between Clovelly and Coogee, the only part of the Randwick section with steps that are not pram friendly.
8Coogee
about 1 hr 30–2 hrThe end of the walk: a lively beach with ocean baths at both ends, cafés and buses back to the city.
9Bondi Markets
5 min from the beachOn Sundays from 10am to 4pm (and a farmers market on Saturday mornings) at Bondi Beach Public School on Campbell Parade.
Timing tips
- Go early on summer weekends, when the beach, buses and parking fill up quickly.
- Bondi Markets run on Sundays from 10am to 4pm, and the farmers market on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.
- In winter, keep an eye out to sea: whales pass the headlands during their annual migration.
- Check the ocean pools’ cleaning days before you go: Bondi Icebergs closes on Thursdays and Bronte on Wednesdays.
Rules and practical tips
- All beaches are alcohol-free and smoke-free.
- Dogs are not allowed on the beaches; on the coastal walk they must be on a leash.
- Sun protection is needed whenever the UV index is 3 or higher, which in Sydney is most of the year.
- There are toilets at North and South Bondi, at the beaches along the way and on the Randwick section of the walk.
Accessibility
Bondi has a ramp onto the sand at North Bondi, accessible toilets at North and South Bondi and a Changing Places facility at Bondi Pavilion; beach wheelchairs can be booked through Bondi Pavilion. The Waverley section of the coastal walk is not fully accessible, but Marks Park has a level path and lookout, and the Randwick section from Clovelly south is wheelchair and pram friendly apart from Gordons Bay. Coogee also has bookable beach wheelchairs.
Mistakes to avoid
- Swimming outside the flags. Bondi has strong rips, and the flags mark the safest area.
- Walking in the middle of a hot day without water or a hat. Much of the clifftop path is exposed.
- Planning an Icebergs swim on a Thursday, when it usually closes for cleaning.
- Driving at a summer weekend or during Sculpture by the Sea. Parking is expensive and scarce, and clearways apply.
- Bringing alcohol or a dog onto the beach. Both are banned.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Bondi to Coogee walk?
About 6 km one way. It takes about two hours at a good pace, longer if you stop for swims and photos.
Where does the Bondi to Coogee walk start?
At the southern end of Bondi Beach, by Bondi Icebergs. Follow the path south along the cliffs past Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly and Gordons Bay to Coogee.
Is the Bondi to Coogee walk hard?
It is rated easy to medium, with one steep section and quite a few steps. Most reasonably fit walkers manage it comfortably.
Is it safe to swim at Bondi?
Yes, if you swim between the red and yellow flags while lifeguards are on duty. Bondi is patrolled all year, from 6am to 7pm between October and April.
How much is Bondi Icebergs pool?
A$10 for adults, A$7 for children and A$30 for a family. It is closed on Thursdays for cleaning, although it opens on some summer Thursdays when tides allow.
How do I get to Bondi Beach from the city?
Take bus 333 from Circular Quay, or a T4 train to Bondi Junction and then a bus to the beach, about 15 minutes. Pay with Opal or a contactless card.
How do I get back from Coogee?
Buses run from Coogee back towards the city and Bondi Junction, and at weekends route 362 links Coogee with Bondi via Bronte. The Transport for NSW trip planner shows the best option.
When is Sculpture by the Sea 2026?
From Friday 16 October to Monday 2 November 2026, on the coastal walk between Bondi and Tamarama. It is free; weekdays are much less crowded.
When are the Bondi Markets on?
On Sundays from 10am to 4pm, with a farmers market on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm, at Bondi Beach Public School on Campbell Parade.
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We checked the facts on this page against these sources on October 10, 2026. Prices and times can change, so confirm them when you book.
- Bondi to Coogee coastal walk (NSW Government) (nsw.gov.au)
- Coastal walkway (Randwick City Council) (randwick.nsw.gov.au)
- Marks Park coastal walk remediation (Waverley Council) (haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au)
- Beach safety (Waverley Council) (waverley.nsw.gov.au)
- Our lifeguards (Waverley Council) (waverley.nsw.gov.au)
- Ocean pools and cleaning schedules (Waverley Council) (waverley.nsw.gov.au)
- Coogee Beach (Randwick City Council) (randwick.nsw.gov.au)
- Clovelly ocean pool (Randwick City Council) (randwick.nsw.gov.au)
- Bondi Icebergs pool conditions and prices (icebergs.com.au)
- Wylie’s Baths hours and fees (wylies.com.au)
- Route 333 (Transport for NSW) (transportnsw.info)
- Hello Bondi: getting here (hellobondi.com.au)
- Hello Bondi: accessible travel (hellobondi.com.au)
- Hello Bondi: local etiquette and safety (hellobondi.com.au)
- Waverley Council fees and charges 2026–27 (waverley.nsw.gov.au)
- Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi (sculpturebythesea.com)
- Sculpture by the Sea transport (Transport for NSW) (transportnsw.info)
- Bondi Markets (bondimarkets.com.au)
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