Beach Walk - Bronte to Bondi

We took advantage of another gorgeous Saturday by walking from Bronte Beach to Bondi Beach and back. Brian and I did a piece of this walk two years ago and kept meaning to go back to it with the girls. We were so happy to be able to do it with Nina and Grampi.

Bronte Beach works well for families because it includes an enclosed ocean pool area as well as a natural rock pool that protects one side from the full power of the waves. We managed to focus on the walk first and then ended our day by getting in our suits and playing in the sand and water.

The path hugs the water and takes you along a series of sandstone cliffs and rocky outcrops with amazing views all the way.

Bondi Beach is a classic Sydney surf beach and home to one of the oldest Surf Life Savers club is one of the oldest surf rescue groups in the world. "Surf Life Saving Australia has given different hazard ratings to Bondi Beach. While the northern end has been rated a gentle 4 (with 10 as the most hazardous), the southern side is rated as a 7 due to a famous rip current known as the "Backpackers' Express" because of its proximity to the bus stop, and the unwillingness of tourists to walk the length of the beach to safer swimming. The south end of the beach is generally reserved for surfboard riding. Yellow and red flags define safe swimming areas, and visitors are advised to swim between them." Source Volunteer lifesavers can be involved in as many as 200 rescues on a busy weekend. Source

Once at Bondi we stopped for lunch at the historic Bondi Iceberg Club. Brian and I shared a fabulous mixed seafood platter.

Emily took this picture of me and my decadent Australian iced coffee.

On the walk back we stopped for some portraits with the sandstone background. I love when we have a great day out and it's well documented!

Occasionally we would split up with some taking the high road and others scrambling on the rocks below.