4.3★★★★★(3) · Park & Nature · Free
Sydney
Sydney's most famous beach, 30 minutes from the centre by bus or train + bus. Swim between the flags, walk the coastal path to Coogee (6 km, all views), and learn the surf-lifesaving rules on your first visit.
Hours can change — check before you go.
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Take the 333 bus from the city. Go early on weekends, it gets packed by 11.
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Stunning. Sunscreen is not optional here — the sun is much stronger than we expected.
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Swim between the red and yellow flags — the currents are real. The coastal walk to Coogee is the best free thing we did.