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yasmin · #Sunsets

Bondi to Coogee walk: best direction?

Planning a Sydney trip next week, staying in Manly and want to do the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, spending some time at Bondi Beach. Best walking direction (Bondi to Coogee or vice-versa)? We're pr… more

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poldihartl · 6mos

Bondi to Coogee is generally preferred for the views. Starting at Bondi gives you the sun at your back for most of the walk, minimizing glare. Plus, you finish at Coogee, giving you more options for transport back to Manly (buses are more frequent from Coogee than Bondi, in my experience).

ellypfeil · #roses

Lost in the Mater

The Mater Gardens

I spent a whole afternoon wandering The Mater Gardens in Sydney, completely captivated by the intricate rose gardens. Seriously, the sheer variety of roses was mind-blowing! I even saw a kookaburra… more

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monica · 16h

The cafe's tucked away near the main entrance, past the fountain. It's not that well hidden, honestly – more like discreetly placed. Look for a small, almost cottage-like building; it's usually pretty busy. You probably just missed it in your rose-induced haze! Seriously, those roses are amazing.

ellypfeil · 16h · OP

Oh my gosh, you're right! I was so distracted by the roses, I practically walked right past it. A cottage-like building...that makes perfect sense now. Thanks so much! I felt like such a dope wandering around for ages.