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Bondi Beach from above on a clear day, the curve of sand and Campbell Parade behind itManly Beach on a sunny day, the Norfolk pines along the promenade and the sand curving north

Bondi or Manly?

Stay in Bondi if you want the coastal walk and the eastern suburbs on your doorstep.

Bondi Beach from above on a clear day, the curve of sand and Campbell Parade behind itCoogee Beach on a summer afternoon, seen from Dolphin Point at the north end of the bay

Bondi or Coogee?

Stay in Coogee if you want a cheaper bed close to the sand and a calmer, sheltered bay.

Coogee Beach on a summer afternoon, seen from Dolphin Point at the north end of the bayManly Beach on a sunny day, the Norfolk pines along the promenade and the sand curving north

Coogee or Manly?

Stay in Coogee if you want the cheapest beds by the sand and the eastern suburbs coastal walk.

Coogee Beach on a summer afternoon, seen from Dolphin Point at the north end of the bayBronte Beach on a sunny afternoon, the ocean pool on the rocks in front and houses on the hill behind

Coogee or Bronte?

Stay in Coogee and visit Bronte.

Coogee Beach on a summer afternoon, seen from Dolphin Point at the north end of the bayMaroubra Beach on a clear day, the wide sand running towards the headland

Coogee or Maroubra?

Stay in Coogee if you want a choice of hostels and hotels by the sand.

Manly Beach on a sunny day, the Norfolk pines along the promenade and the sand curving northCamp Cove at Watsons Bay on a sunny day, boats moored in the calm harbour water and people on the grass

Manly or Watsons Bay?

Stay in Manly if you want an ocean beach and a choice of beds, from hostels to beachfront hotels.

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