Sydney Coastal Walk: A boogie down to Coogee

Sydney's Coastal Walk

For as much as people talk about this trail, ‘Sydney Coastal Walk’ seems to be a bit of a misnomer. Located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, the walk actually runs from Bondi to Coogee — but understandably then the full name of the walk can get to be a mouthful.

Bondi beach by Expat Edna

Likewise, to say we ‘boogied’ down to Coogee wouldn’t be quite accurate: it took about two hours to walk the full six kilometers. Yet as any fun-loving journalist will tell you, it’s hard to pass on a headline that rhymes with boogie.

Reading along the Coastal Walk by Expat Edna

People enjoy the Coastal Walk for various reasons, from the quiet beaches and picnic areas, to family-friendly parks and pools. As someone who doesn’t like the beach or children, to that I say, meh. Not my cup of tea. 

Bondi beach flowers by Expat Edna

I loved the Coastal Walk for the nature: walking this trail was the first time I truly recognized the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. There’s something so entrancing about gazing out at the horizon and seeing nothing but waves and water; to wonder what’s underneath, what’s on the other side?

Relaxing on Coastal Walk by Expat Edna

Everything else along the way — the unique Australian flora, relaxed hippie vibe, and gorgeously eroded cliffs — was just a bonus.

Tamarama Beach flora by Expat EdnaRelaxing by Tamarama Beach by Expat Edna Tents by Tamarama Beach by Expat Edna Blue bike along the Coastal Walk by Expat EdnaCemetary by Tamarama Beach by Expat EdnaRocks along the Coastal Walk by Expat EdnaFlowers along the Coastal Walk by Expat EdnaEroded rocks on Coastal Walk by Expat Edna Relaxing along the Coastal Walk by Expat EdnaAdvice along the Coastal Walk by Expat EdnaSunset along the Coastal Walk by Expat EdnaSunset on Coogee Beach by Expat Edna

Have you boogied from Bondi to Coogee? Where’s your favorite beachside walk?

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13 Comments

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    Jennifer Stevens | Adventurous Appetite
    April 28, 2015 at 07:16

    I also did this walk when I was in Sydney and really enjoyed it. Although your pictures are nicer than mine ;)

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      edna
      April 29, 2015 at 10:42

      Very sweet, thanks Jennifer!

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    Corinne
    April 28, 2015 at 10:37

    What gorgeous photos! I would love to do this walk, Edna!

    • Reply
      edna
      April 29, 2015 at 10:43

      Thank you Corinne! I hope you get to one day!

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    Laura
    April 28, 2015 at 18:15

    I’m loving your Australia posts – I’m dying to get there soon. This walk looks gorgeous!

    • Reply
      edna
      April 29, 2015 at 10:43

      Thank you Laura! Bondi is definitely worth a visit!

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    Caroline Eubanks
    April 29, 2015 at 12:41

    Favorite place and gorgeous shots :)

    • Reply
      edna
      May 8, 2015 at 08:25

      thanks Caroline! :)

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    cantaloupe
    April 29, 2015 at 17:46

    The pictures are great. Although the close up of that plant right above the people lying on the grass by the ocean was trippy. On my reader there was no space between them and I thought there was a huge plant coming out of the ocean. I was like “What! What! What!”

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      edna
      May 8, 2015 at 08:25

      Hahahaha excellent

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    Deserae
    May 2, 2015 at 02:30

    Stunning photos! It makes me really want some beach time, stat.

    • Reply
      edna
      May 8, 2015 at 08:26

      Thanks Deserae! Hope you find some, stat :)

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    Ceri
    May 15, 2015 at 10:41

    Gorgeous. I imagine if you could time this so that you could end in Coogee as the sun was setting, that would also be pretty amazing to see.

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