Bondi to Bronte Walk

When I think of arriving in Sydney from overseas or interstate, the first thing I just have to do before anything else to appreciate the Sydney ambiance is the Bondi-Bronte coastal walk. I can always count on my friends in Sydney to whisk me off from the airport to this great walk.

Not only is it a chance to clear your lungs after a cabin full of stale air but it is a great jet-lag cure as you get to exercise you whole body taking in some breathtaking views and checking out the local speedo talent.

Starting at the world's famous Bondi Beach, the walk begins at the Bondi Pavilion at the centre of the beach where you'll see Sydney's version of Venice Beach with the muscled talent only too happy to flaunt what they possess.

Continue past the iceberg down some stairs and follow the path along the coast stopping Mackenzies Point to take breath taking photographs of the southern coastline to Maroubra or spectacular north views of Bondi Beach.

You'll walk past famous sandstone cliffs that form part of the Hawkesbury sandstone belt and date back to the Triassic Age 190-225 million years B.C. Surrounding land, known as Mackenzies Waverley Dairy, was used for grazing in the 1880s.

The first beach you'll come upon is "Glamarama" or Tamarama (as it officially known by the local council.) In summer, you'll find it hard to find a patch of sand amongst this photographer's paradise. Be sure to wear your sunglasses not for the glare from the sun but from the gym-toned well packaged male physiques too eager to show it all.

Continue past Glamarama and you'll eventually arrive at Bronte Beach. Walk 5 minutes up the beach past the park to a whole host of cafes and restaurants with magnificent views of Bronte Beach.

Beat the lunch rush!

Directions:

Bus: Take the 380 bus from Circular Quay or along Oxford Street to Bondi Beach
For more information, timetables & maps visit: www.sydneybuses.info

Taxi: Take a taxi directly to Bondi Beach from anywhere in Sydney
For more information, timetables & maps visit: www.taxiscombined.com.au