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Coogee Beach, Sydney

4.6
#3 of 23 in Beaches in Sydney
Beach Nature / Park
Second only to Bondi in popularity, Coogee Beach is suitable for swimming, relaxing in the sun, and picnicking. Nearby is a busy shopping and dining area, where you can also find hotel accommodations if you choose to stay longer in this quaint part of the city. Though this part of the coast is famous for its dangerous shore breaks, an ocean pool lies at the southern end of the beach in a sheltered area safe for swimming. Lifeguards are on duty daily and on the Wedding Cake Island, rising out of the water about 400 m (1,300 ft) offshore. This small island forms a rocky reef that helps shelter the beach and creates an area safe for swimming Add Coogee Beach and other attractions to your Sydney trip itinerary using our Sydney trip builder.
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  • August 12, 2017
    Smaller and less crowded than the famous Bondi Beach. Great spot for picnics. Family friendly, very relaxing.  more »
  • August 9, 2017
    Caution when changing clothes in the locker room. My shorts "disappeared" while I went to the urinal. The area features a nice Park where you can lie back, read and chat.
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  • August 9, 2017
    Coogee is absolutely one of my favorite beaches in Sydney. Such beautiful views, you can walk up to the overlook on the side, to the baths, and apparently there is some excellent snorkeling over there...  more »
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  • July 27, 2017
    Love this beach. Can get crowded. There are backpackers everywhere and tourists but it's fun because you get to learn about them. Beach itself is beautiful. Doesn't get hit too hard with seaweed. Perfect to sit and chill out at.
  • September 15, 2017
    Beautiful beach with pram access to get to the sand and there is some nice cafes and restaurants.
  • June 29, 2017
    I like this beach very much when it isn't crowded
  • July 18, 2017
    Nice picnic on the grass up the hill.
  • June 27, 2017
    Small beach but the views are awesome.
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