Friends
Open to Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
About Beaches and ocean swims
Meet like-minded people in Sydney
On your own in Sydney? Check in for the days you're there, say what you're open to, and other travellers and locals who chose to be seen can ask to join. They see your city, never your exact spot.
Sydney is a sunny, outdoorsy city that solo travellers love for its harbour, beaches, coastal walks and laid-back social life. Locals are friendly and active, so it is easy to meet people at the beach, on a walk or at the pub. Travellers gather around Bondi and Coogee, in inner-city Surry Hills and Newtown, and around Circular Quay and The Rocks.
Meeting people in Sydney: what works
- Stay in Bondi, Coogee or the inner city, where social hostels and pubs make meeting people easy.
- Do the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, one of the most popular walks in the city.
- Join a free walking tour of The Rocks and Circular Quay, or a parkrun on Saturday mornings.
- Take the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly for a social beach day with great harbour views.
Stay safe
Swim between the red and yellow flags at patrolled beaches because rip currents are common, and wear sunscreen and a hat as the UV is strong.
Meet in public places, tell a friend where you’re going, and never send money to someone you met online.
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Date
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