Clovelly to Coogee walk

via Gordons Bay

Clovelly to Coogee walk aerail view

The Clovelly to Coogee walk is a well-maintained and mostly paved coastal path, offering panoramic cliff-top views, beautiful beaches, and unique bays. Suitable for most fitness levels, it blends natural beauty with coastal vistas and provides opportunities for swimming and relaxation. While generally accessible, the walk does include some steep stairs and inclines, particularly around Gordons Bay. It is a popular section of the longer Bondi to Coogee walk, ideal for a leisurely stroll or as part of a more extensive coastal adventure.


- Distance: Clovelly Bowling Club - Coogee Beach 2.4km
- Time: 35 minutes + stops
- Difficulty: Medium
- Level paved walk to Gordons Bay
or along the cliff top to
Steep stairs and inclines at Gordons Bay

Clovelly to Coogee walk map

Clovelly to Coogee walk highlights

- Cliff's Edge
- Clovelly Beach and pool
- Gordons Bay
- Dunningham Reserve
- Dolphins Point


Clovelly Beach

Clovelly Beach is a narrow, deep bay with calm, clear waters. Popular with families its also a great place to snorkel.

Gordons Bay in between Coogee and Clovelly

Gordons Bay, the home of the "Underwater Nature Trail" is a sheltered bay and renowned spot for diving and snorkeling.


Rocks at Coogee Beach

Coogee Bay and the surrounding coastline features significant cliffs and headlands and a rocky coast.

Aerial view of Coogee Beach

Coogee Beach is known for its beautiful sands, calm waters and vibrant atmosphere.


Dolphins Point, Coogee Bay

Dolphin Point with views of Wedding Cake Island, Coogee Bay and Lurline Bay.

Dolphins point at Dunningham Reserve

Dunningham Reserve and Dolphins Point. A memorial to those killed in the 2002 Bali bombings is located above Giles Baths.


The walk is on Bidjigal & Gadigal land. We respect elders past and present, who have lived along the coast.