Coogee Beach for First Time Visitors – A Travel Guide
One of the things I loved about Sydney was that without much fuss you can plan a beach trip quite easily. A nice and easy-to-visit beach is, Coogee Beach. Located on the eastern side of Randwick City, Coogee is a smaller version of Bondi beach, there are fewer people here and you can get there in roughly an hour from Sydney’s central business district.
The beach takes its name from the aboriginal word “koo-chai or koo-jah” which means “the odor of drying seaweed.” Coogee is just a few kilometers south of Bondi Beach. Compared to Bondi, there are fewer beachgoers here and the ocean is calmer.
Cafes and restaurants are plentiful and an esplanade conveniently allows people to stroll from one end of the beach to the other.
How to Go to Coogee Beach:
From Sydney’s central business district take a train traveling south east to Bondi Junction. If you are getting on the train from Circular Quay station, it’s about 7 stations and 20 minutes away. You will need to transfer lines at Town Hall station.
The train system can be quite complex, thankfully there are apps like “Tripview, Arrivo Sydney, TransitTimes, TripGo or Triptastic that you can use to help you navigate your way through the city. Take note that there are paid and free versions of these apps.
When you get off the train at Bondi Junction, follow the flow of human traffic until you reach a steep escalator that will take you down to the bus terminal.
Find your way to the waiting area of any of these buses 313, 314, 353. The bus trip to Coogee will take about 15-20 minutes.
You may also opt to take a bus straight from Sydney’s central business district all the way to Coogee Beach. It will take roughly an hour.
The bust trip takes longer but offers sightseeing opportunities. You can try taking the bus on your way home and that would give you a chance to spot areas of Bondi, harbors and other suburbs which you won’t be able to see on the train.
Sydney’s convivial beaches are a treat for tourists. If you’re looking to spend a few lazy days in the sun, include Coogee Beach in your itinerary to have your fill of Sydney’s many seaside splendors.
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