Distances and times
The total length of the walk (Charing Cross to Tamarama Beach) about 3km; allow 1 hour 15 minutes walking time.
- From Bondi Junction train station and bus depot the Walk’s start point at View Street is about 1.3km; allow 16 minutes walking time
- View Street to Bronte House: about 1.6km; allow 45 minutes walking time
- Bronte Park to Bronte Ocean Pool: about 600m; allow 15 minutes walking time
- Bronte Promenade to Tamarama Beach: 800m; allow 15 minutes walking time
- The walk can also be completed in reverse, from Tamarama to Charing Cross – please note that this direction is uphill
Sun protection
The buildings in the Charing Cross Heritage Conservation Area commercial streetscape offer protection under awnings before the walk becomes more exposed to the elements in the streets containing heritage houses. Parks along the way offer some shade and shelter. Don’t forget your hat, sunscreen and water.
Accessibility
The walk includes a gradual uphill section to Bronte Road, with flat footpaths through Charing Cross. From Leichhardt Street to Bronte Beach, paths are mostly downhill, with some steeper sections.
Bronte’s promenade, park and beach are fully accessible for wheelchairs and prams. Bronte Gully is accessible via the park entrance on Bronte Road. Steep stairs connect the promenade to the Coastal Path. The path to Tamarama has some gentle slopes.