Coastal Luxe
Harbour sparkle, coastal trails & Bondi Beach culture
6 days | from $2,150 AUD
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Inclusions
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5 nights accommodation in 4 & 5 star boutique hotels
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Hotel-to-hotel luggage transfers (max 2 bags per person with a combined weight of 20 kgs)
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Easy-to-follow maps and route guides with step-by-step instructions
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Insider tips on where to eat, drink, swim and visit along the route
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Neighbourhood guides to each area you stay in
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Concierge service for optional activity and restaurant bookings
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Opal card for Sydney Ferry connections
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Emergency phone support
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Flights
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Airport transfers
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Meals and drinks
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Costs for optional activities e.g. Bondi surfing lessons
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Guide (this is a self-guided walking holiday)
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Taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
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Travel insurance (mandatory for international guests)
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Need to knows
To secure your holiday, a 20% deposit is required. Your deposit is fully refundable within 48 hours of submitting your booking request.
Once we receive your booking request and deposit, our travel specialists will confirm hotel availability and finalise your booking. If we’re unable to accommodate your preferred dates or offer a suitable alternative, your deposit will be refunded in full.
The remaining balance is due 60 days before your walk begins. If you’re booking within 60 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking.
We understand that plans change. Our cancellation policy aims to be fair to you, while also recognising the time and effort we put into organising your perfect WALKDAYS holiday:
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More than 60 days before your holiday: You can either forfeit your deposit or reschedule once for free (within 12 months)
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60 to 31 days before your holiday: Receive a 50% refund of your total trip cost including deposit, or reschedule once for free (within 12 months)
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30 days or less before your holiday: Unfortunately, we can’t offer a refund at this stage, as everything is already locked in
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No refunds are available for no-shows or unused days of your holiday
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We require all international guests to have suitable travel insurance that covers trip cancellation, medical expenses, personal liability, and any unforeseen disruptions. This is for your peace of mind as well as ours. If you're a local traveller, we still recommend domestic travel insurance to cover things like potential luggage loss and cancellations due to illness or unforeseen events.
Before your trip, we’ll ask you to share your policy details. If you’re unsure what level of cover you need, we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
All WALKDAYS holidays can be done solo, with detailed route guides and concierge support to help you feel confident and connected along the way. Please note that a single room supplement applies, as accommodation is priced per room. This ensures you still get the same great hotel experience, with a room all to yourself. Just choose “Solo walker” when booking, and we’ll take care of the rest.
The Coastal Luxe walk begins by Sydney Harbour and finishes at Coogee Beach. Transport to the starting point and from the finish is not included in your WALKDAYS package - if you would like assistance with organising pre-booked airport transfers, please contact us.
Once you’ve dropped your bags at your Day 1 hotel, we’ll take care of the rest. You’ll receive WALKDAYS luggage tags to help identify your bags - just add your names, attach the tags, and we’ll transfer your luggage to each hotel along your route. You can bring up to two bags per person, with a combined weight limit of 20kg.
This is a risk warning for the purposes of section 5M of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW). It applies to every WALKDAYS trip.
Our trips are self guided. There is no guide or leader with you. You decide when to set out, how fast to walk, whether to keep going, and whether conditions are safe for you on the day.
You must be able to walk the daily distance shown on this page, at the grade shown, carrying a day pack, unassisted, in conditions typical for the season. That applies to everyone on the booking.
Walking our routes involves risks we cannot remove. They include falls, slips and trips on uneven, loose, wet, sandy or rocky ground and on stairs; cliff top and coastal paths with steep drops and unfenced or partly fenced edges; heat, sun exposure and dehydration; sudden changes in weather; track closures, storm damage, erosion, bushfire and smoke; surf, rips, submerged objects and marine life if you choose to swim; traffic where routes cross or follow roads; limited or no mobile phone coverage; delayed emergency response in remote sections; snakes, ticks, insects and other wildlife; the actions or inaction of other track users; and becoming lost or separated from your group. These risks can result in serious injury, permanent disability or death.
Our routes cross land managed by national parks, councils and other authorities. You must follow their signs, closures and warnings. Where those differ from our notes, the signs win.
Everyone travelling is asked to read this warning. The person who makes the booking signs it for the group on our booking form, and agrees to pass it on to everyone travelling with them.
Trip FAQs
The Coastal Luxe walk can be done year-round. Late spring (Oct - Nov), summer (Dec - Feb) and early Autumn (Mar - Apr) are ideal for enjoying beaches, swimming and water activities along your route. Winter (Jun - Aug) brings colder weather and water temperatures, and also less tourists! From May - Nov, migrating humpback whales can often be spotted from coastal walks. Sydney summers are typically hot and sunny. Daytime temperatures average between 25°C and 30°C (77°F and 86°F), and can soar well above 30°C. We recommend starting out early on hot days to beat the heat.
The Coastal Luxe walk is designed for travelers who enjoy exploring on foot at a relaxed, steady pace. You don’t need to be an athlete - this route is suitable for anyone with average fitness.
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Daily walks range from 7 to 11 km
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Routes are graded easy to moderate
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Expect urban footpaths and well-maintained coastal paths, with some stairs and gentle inclines
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That depends on your pace and how often you pause to explore along the way! Your day is designed to be unhurried and filled with much more than walking - you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy stop-offs and activities along the route.
By mid-afternoon, you’ll typically arrive at your boutique accommodation. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore your new neighbourhood - whether it’s browsing the shops in Potts Point or catching the sunset over Watsons Bay.
For most people, comfortable trainers will be absolutely fine as the routes are well-maintained and mostly paved. If you prefer extra support, a pair of lightweight walking shoes or low-rise trail shoes can be a good option.
We also recommend bringing:-
A day pack for water, sunscreen, and layers
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A hat and sunglasses for sun protection
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A light rain jacket or umbrella, just in case
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Swimwear and a quick-dry towel for ocean dips
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A refillable water bottle (filtered tap water is available throughout)
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We’re here to help! Routes can be customised as part of our bespoke service, from adding or removing days to tailoring the itinerary for your interests and needs. Drop us an email to get started.
Have less time in Sydney? Check out our Coastal Luxe Escape 4 day itinerary.
Yes - if your kids are good walkers! We generally recommend our walks for kids aged 8 and up, as most routes include 7-11 kms of walking each day. There’s plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy along this route - including ferry rides, parks, playgrounds, beaches, pools and optional water activities like jet boating and surfing lessons.
General FAQs
Absolutely - you can make small changes (like names or dates) up to and including 31 days before your walk, subject to availability. Your first date change is free if it's within 12 months of the original trip date, after that, a small fee may apply.
Unpredictable weather is part of the travel adventure! While we can’t offer rainy day refunds, we’re here to help. If severe weather hits, our WALKDAYS concierge team will suggest great indoor alternatives. For more typical weather shifts, it’s all about being prepared and flexible. Pack a light rain poncho or umbrella, sun protection, plenty of water, and adjust your schedule to the conditions. A rain shower might be an opportunity to meet some locals at a nearby cafe or visit a cultural gem.
While our routes are designed to be easily followed as self-guided walks, we can arrange guided walking tours on request as part of our bespoke service. Contact us to discuss your needs.
About three weeks before your holiday, our concierge team will get in touch to see if you’d like help booking any of our optional activities, such as harbour boat rides, surf lessons or museum visits. We can also assist with restaurant reservations, rooftop bars, or other local spots along your route - so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying your holiday. Prices for optional activities will be provided in writing before booking and charged to your credit card once approved. No surprises, just extra ease.
We’re also here to help when you’re on the route - from emergency phone support to adverse weather planning.
We don’t have a dedicated app, but don’t worry - you’ll still have everything you need at your fingertips. Each guest receives a comprehensive info pack about six weeks before departure, including your detailed itinerary, route guides, and local area tips. We also provide easy-to-use digital maps to guide you along the way, whether you're on a coastal trail or exploring a city laneway.
Need to know more? Drop us an email
Accommodation
Night 1 - Sydney
Pier One or Paradox Sydney | 5 star
Set on a historic former cargo wharf beneath the Harbour Bridge, Pier One blends contemporary style with maritime heritage. Just moments from Circular Quay and The Rocks, it offers a peaceful harbourfront stay with king beds, Nespresso machines and luxury amenities.
During peak periods, we also partner with Paradox Sydney - an elegant 5-star hotel housed within a restored 1856 sandstone building. Ideally located near Circular Quay and the Royal Botanic Garden, Paradox Sydney features refined guest rooms with king beds, marble-accented bathrooms and espresso machines.
Night 2 - Potts Point
Hotel Indigo | 5 star
In the heart of Potts Point, Hotel Indigo blends bold boutique style with the neighbourhood’s colourful heritage. On your doorstep you’ll find café-lined streets, acclaimed eateries and intimate wine bars, while the hotel’s contemporary rooms feature plush king beds, curated local artwork and art deco touches.
Night 3 - Watsons Bay
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel | 4 star
With its prime waterfront location and nautically inspired rooms, the Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel oozes seaside vibes. Step off the ferry and feel instantly transported to another world - Watsons Bay is equally loved by locals and tourists alike. Rooms are equipped with king beds and marble ensuite bathrooms.
Nights 4 & 5 - Bondi Beach
QT Bondi | 5 star or Adina Bondi | 4 star
Just moments from the sand, QT Bondi captures beachside spirit with a playful twist. This designer hotel pairs coastal cool with bold interiors, offering spacious studios with king beds and luxurious bathrooms.
In peak season when availability may be limited, we also use the Adina. This 4-star hotel boasts modern studios, a rooftop pool and a trendy location on Hall Street that makes it the perfect base for exploring the cafes, beach and laid-back buzz of Bondi.
Itinerary
Drop your bags at your hotel by the harbour and set off for your first adventure - a scenic journey by foot and ferry to Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market. Explore the bustling market and sample its delicious food offerings before continuing to Darling Harbour. From here you’ll loop back to your hotel through the heart of the city and the historic precinct of The Rocks, passing landmarks like the Queen Victoria Building. Watch the sunset from Observatory Hill Park, or toast your first night with golden hour drinks followed by dinner at one of our city favourites.
Distance: 7.5km
Optional activities
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Join a tasting tour of the Sydney FIsh Market
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Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch by the water
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Visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour
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Explore the cobbled lanes of The Rocks
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Browse the colourful Rocks Markets (Friday to Sunday)
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Shop the elegant boutiques of the Queen Victoria Building
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Today’s epic harbour walk takes you under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, through bustling Circular Quay and around the Sydney Opera House into the lush oasis of the Royal Botanic Garden. You’ll enjoy sweeping harbour views from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and have the opportunity to visit the NSW Art Gallery, before continuing on through historic Woolloomooloo into the chic inner city village of Potts Point. Here you’ll live like an urban local for a night, enjoying some of Sydney’s best restaurants, bars and cafés.
Distance: 8km + a Royal Botanic Garden ramble
Optional activities
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Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb
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See the inside of the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour
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Experience a thrilling jet boat ride on Sydney Harbour
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Join an Aboriginal Harbour Heritage or Bush Tucker tour in the Royal Botanic Garden
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Visit the Art Gallery of NSW
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Browse Potts Point’s vintage, design and antique stores
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From Potts Point you’ll stroll through the picturesque bayside postcodes of Rushcutters Bay, Darling Point and Double Bay. Slip into Sydney’s luxe harbourside lifestyle as you discover waterfront parks, harbour pools, marinas and al fresco eating & drinking spots. From Rose Bay you’ll board a ferry to seaside Watsons Bay, your home for the night. Spend the afternoon exploring the dramatic cliffs of The Gap, walking to Hornby Lighthouse and relaxing at idyllic Camp Cove beach before cocktails with sunset views at Watsons Bay Beach Club.
Distance: 8.5km + optional 1.6km afternoon walk from Watsons Bay to Camp Cove and Hornby Lighthouse
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Visit colonial Elizabeth Bay House
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Shop in fashionable Double Bay
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Swim at secluded Murray Rose Harbour Pool
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Enjoy dramatic cliff-top views from The Gap Bluff lookout
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Walk to Hornby Lighthouse via the South Head Heritage trail
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Relax at idyllic Camp Cove Beach
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Today you’ll discover some of Sydney’s most beautiful secret coves, with many opportunities for a refreshing dip along the route. Highlights include the hidden gem of Milk Beach, picture-perfect Nielsen Park and secluded Parsley Bay Reserve with its charming suspension bridge. On the Hermitage Foreshore track, you’ll enjoy magical harbour and city views from the bush-fringed boardwalk. After lunch by the water in Rose Bay, you may wish to hire a kayak or paddleboard before continuing along the walk to Bondi.
Distance: 11km
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Watch the sunrise over the Tasman Sea from The Gap clifftop lookout
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Swim at Milk Beach, Shark Beach or Parsley Bay
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Visit Vaucluse House Museum or take a guided tour
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Indulge in high tea at Estate Vaucluse House
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Kayak or stand-up paddleboard around Rose Bay
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Begin your day with breakfast at one of Bondi’s buzzing beach cafés before your final walk - the world-famous Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. You can choose to do the full 6km walk to Coogee, or do as the locals do and complete the 3km Bondi to Brontë section as a return trip. Either way you’ll be blown away by the dramatic coastal scenery of rocky headlands, crashing waves, thrill-seeking surfers and beautiful Tamarama and Brontë beaches. Cap off your day with an unforgettable evening enjoying the thriving Bondi bar and restaurant scene.
Distance: 7km (one way)
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Enjoy a swim and sauna at the Bondi Icebergs pool
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Cool off at the popular Brontë Baths or Brontë Bogey Hole
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Snorkel at the secluded Gordon’s Bay marine reserve
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Explore the natural rock pools of Giles Baths
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Splash in the surf at Coogee Beach
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Relax on the golden sands of Bondi Beach
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Soothe tired muscles with a soak or massage at Slow House
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Mark your final day with a Bondi Beach ritual - rise early to watch the sunrise over the ocean and join the locals in their morning beach activities. Take a surf lesson, go for a beach run, have a morning swim, or enjoy a Yoga or Pilates class before a final brunch at one of Bondi’s buzzing cafes. Round out your Coastal Luxe adventure by relaxing on Bondi’s golden sands, browsing the local fashion and markets scene or visiting the famed Aquabumps gallery for a memento of your trip.
Distance: No scheduled walk today
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Watch the sunrise from Bondi’s famous grassy knoll
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Take on the waves with a surfing lesson at Bondi Beach
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Enjoy a morning swim in Bondi’s crystal clear aqua waters
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Join the locals at a morning yoga or Pilates class
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Explore the Bondi Markets (weekends only)
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Shop Bondi’s fashion boutiques in Gould Street
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Visit the renowned Aquabumps beach photography gallery
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Want to add or remove a night, or tailor this itinerary to your interests or accommodation preferences?
No problem! Drop us an email and we’ll customise an itinerary for you.
Map
(not to scale)
Image credit Destination NSW
Overview
Sydney’s magnificent coastline is a walker’s paradise - and this 6 day journey invites you to slow down and experience it the way locals do. From the sparkling harbour to dramatic ocean headlands, you’ll wander through picturesque bays, cosmopolitan neighbourhoods and some of Australia’s most iconic beaches. Your route has been thoughtfully designed to showcase some of Sydney’s most captivating harbour and coastal trails. Stroll bush-fringed boardwalks and discover hidden beaches along the Hermitage Foreshore Walk, then take in sweeping ocean vistas on the world-famous Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. Ferry rides to Watsons Bay and Blackwattle Bay add a quintessential Sydney touch to your journey. Walking 7-11 km each day, you’ll have plenty of time to explore, sightsee, swim, eat, drink and relax. From morning dips in serene harbour pools to sunset cocktails by the beach, you’ll be guided by our expert local recommendations to truly experience luxe Sydney living.
Highlights
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Explore Sydney’s spectacular harbour and its landmarks, from the Opera House to the dazzling new Sydney Fish Market
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Discover secluded beaches, secret coves and jewel-like harbourside parks
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Tread stunning coastal trails including the famed Bondi to Coogee walk
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Take to the water with scenic ferry rides and optional swims, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking or surfing
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Stay in boutique hotels by the harbour and in cosmopolitan Potts Point, seaside Watsons Bay and iconic Bondi Beach
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Dine, sip and unwind at the cafés, restaurants and bars loved by locals
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