Lorena's Guidebook
Swimming
This historic natural rock pool was built in the 1930s. It provides safe swimming protected from the surf.
Mahon Pool
15R Marine ParadeMaroubra Beach
Coogee Beach
Clovelly Beach is a small and tranquil beach, located the mouth of a narrow bay between two rocky ridges. Concrete platforms and promenades have been constructed on both sides of the bay. A saltwater pool is located on the southern side of the beach. The Sea Salt Cafe is located at the beach
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Clovelly Beach
Clovelly Beach is a small and tranquil beach, located the mouth of a narrow bay between two rocky ridges. Concrete platforms and promenades have been constructed on both sides of the bay. A saltwater pool is located on the southern side of the beach. The Sea Salt Cafe is located at the beach
Food scene
Popular cafe and dining with various venues. Can get busy at brunch. Great coffee.
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The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StPopular cafe and dining with various venues. Can get busy at brunch. Great coffee.
Coogee Pavilion
169 Dolphin StAll day eatery on Coogee Beach with upbeat vibe.
Barzura
62 Carr StSunny, all day cafe with spectacular views of Coogee
Pool Cafe
94 Marine ParadeCoffee, breakfast and lunch opposite Mahon Pool.
Gelato Messina Rosebery (HQ)
61 Mentmore AveQueues stretch down the road at opening time for Sydney’s favourite bakery. Open Tue-Sun 7am to 2pm
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Iggys Down Under
131 Macpherson StQueues stretch down the road at opening time for Sydney’s favourite bakery. Open Tue-Sun 7am to 2pm
Sightseeing
Great walking track at the end of Maroubra Beach with ocean views and dramatic sandstone cliffs.
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Malabar Headland National Park
Anzac ParadeGreat walking track at the end of Maroubra Beach with ocean views and dramatic sandstone cliffs.
Iconic ocean views all along the coast from La Perouse to Bondi Beach. The Bronte to Bondi leg is 3km. The Maroubra to Coogee leg is 2.5km making a return trip a pleasant walk with cafes at either end. You will pass 7 iconic rock pools along the way. Many stairs!
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Ukutya kwasekhohlo Bondi kuya ku-Bronte Coastal Walk
1 Notts AveIconic ocean views all along the coast from La Perouse to Bondi Beach. The Bronte to Bondi leg is 3km. The Maroubra to Coogee leg is 2.5km making a return trip a pleasant walk with cafes at either end. You will pass 7 iconic rock pools along the way. Many stairs!
The La Perouse peninsula is the northern headland of Botany Bay. It is notable for its old military outpost at Bare Island and the Kamay Botany Bay National Park. Congwong Bay Beach, Little Congwong Beach, and the beach at Frenchmans Bay provide protected swimming areas in Botany Bay.
Getting there: Bus 391 from Bunnerong Rd heading South.
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La Perouse
The La Perouse peninsula is the northern headland of Botany Bay. It is notable for its old military outpost at Bare Island and the Kamay Botany Bay National Park. Congwong Bay Beach, Little Congwong Beach, and the beach at Frenchmans Bay provide protected swimming areas in Botany Bay.
Getting there: Bus 391 from Bunnerong Rd heading South.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales (7.5km) is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia. The Gallery's first public exhibition opened in 1874. Admission is free to the general exhibition space, which displays Australian art (from settlement to contemporary), European and Asian art. A dedicated Asian Gallery was opened in 2003.
Getting there: Bus 392 to the city
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Igaleriya yaseNew South Wales
Art Gallery RoadThe Art Gallery of New South Wales (7.5km) is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia. The Gallery's first public exhibition opened in 1874. Admission is free to the general exhibition space, which displays Australian art (from settlement to contemporary), European and Asian art. A dedicated Asian Gallery was opened in 2003.
Getting there: Bus 392 to the city
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
(8km)
Getting there: Bus 392 to Circular Quay
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Iziko lezobuciko zomzantsi
140 George StCutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
(8km)
Getting there: Bus 392 to Circular Quay
Neighbourhoods
A large and quiet suburb that stretches from the coast to large parklands. Commercial hub at Maroubra Junction and South Maroubra Village. Just 8km from the Sydney CBD.
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Maroubra
A large and quiet suburb that stretches from the coast to large parklands. Commercial hub at Maroubra Junction and South Maroubra Village. Just 8km from the Sydney CBD.
Sports & Entertainment
The SCG (4.5km) is the Sydney home of Test cricket, some football and large stadium concerts.
Get there: Bus 392 on Bunnerong Rd towards the city (North)
I-Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust
Driver AvenueICC Sydney
14 Darling DrSydney Convention & Entertainment Centre (8km)