Bondi to Bronte

Fast facts

• Sydney sunny side up – bronzed, beautiful, undressed to thrill
• Bondi Beach to Bronte Beach, Sydney
• 2.5 Km
  

Why walk it

The sound of waves on sand is Sydney’s theme song, and this short and sensational walk is a heart-and-soul symphony, wrapping up the very best of the city’s coastline.

In an easy, one-hour stroll, the trail follows the headlands between Bondi and Bronte, cresting high to offer a view of sea-carved sandstone and crashing waves, then dipping down for a close-up look at some of Sydney’s best-loved beaches.

With the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop at either end, you’ll find smart cafes where you can chill with a bluewater view. The walk begins at the southern end of Bondi Beach, near the Bondi Icebergs outdoor swimming pool and ends at Bronte Beach, a popular spot with families who favour the shady lawns. Across Bronte Road from the park is a row of super-slick cafes that dish up fresh juices, ham n’ eggs, succulent salads and devil-may-care cakes.

Along the way

• Watch the swimmers in the pool at the Bondi Icebergs – so named because its members are famous for their mid-winter dips, with ice added to the water for extra shivers.
• Sashay down to the sand at Tamarama – “Glamarama” to the locals – for a view of some of Sydney’s fashionable people pressed cheek-to-cheek.

Don’t miss

• A dip in Bronte Baths, at the southern end of the beach

• The flying acrobats at the Bondi Skate Park

• A stroll along Bondi Promenade, Sydney on display

• Beach fashions in the backstreet boutiques of Bondi

• Sculpture by the sea, an impressive outdoor sculpture exhibition along the walk in November