President Bush thinks we're gorgeous. Could there be any greater endorsement?

The most beautiful stretch of Sydney´s coastline can be explored on foot - with few obstructions to block the views of sheer cliff faces, sandy surf beaches and endless ocean.
The walk can be enjoyed in blocks, but you could set off early one sunny morning and make a day of it, stopping off at beaches to cool off or at one of the many parks along the way for a picnic lunch.
Start your journey at the stunning, windswept South Head near Watson´s Bay where you´ll find a historic lighthouse and military fortifications. The panoramic views here are unsurpassed, and you´ll want to spend at least half an hour here soaking up the view of the headlands and angry waves pounding against the rocks below.
From here, the shrub-lined coastal path weaves back along the harbour side past Lady Jane Beach (full of naked men posing on rocks) and Camp Cove, a secluded swimming beach filled with swanky boats on the weekend.
Leave the beach at its main entrance and follow the road to the Gap, Sydney´s premier suicide spot. Keep following the clifftop track through regenerated bushland up to another lighthouse and then to Christison Park - an enormous green space with prime views to Sydney harbour and a favourite hangout for kite flyers and rugby teams. The views of the cliffs and coastline here are unbeatable.
The path stops here for a bit and you´ll have to walk through the back streets until you reach Diamond Bay Reserve. From here, a wooden walkway hugs the cliffside up to Dover Heights. Some of the houses here have been built right on the cliff edge, meaning the path often just ends. It gets a bit annoying, but you´ll often have to walk along Military Road for a few blocks before joining up with the path.
Eventually, you´ll find yourself in Bondi, walking along Military Road with a sewage tower and a golf course on your left. Jump up onto the golf course and walk over to the sewage tower. Just by it you´ll see ancient Aboriginal rock carvings featuring local marine life.
At the bottom of the hill is Bondi Beach. You´ll be pretty sweaty by now so this is a great place to take a dip (remember to swim between the flags!). At the south end of the beach the coastal track picks up again and you can join local fitness freaks and camera-happy tourists on the well-trodden path from Bondi to Tamarama Beach and then finally to Bronte Beach. Here, you can reward yourself again with a swim or grab a burger and a smoothie from one of chic cafes beside the beach.
From Bronte the scenic track heads around to Waverley Cemetery, where it surely must be the best place in the world to be a dead person.
Further around is Clovelly Beach where there´s a narrow patch of sand, a salt water lap pool and a deep cove ideal for snorkelling (be sure to wave to the friendly groper that lives here). Just around the bend, Gordon´s Bay is also excellent for snorkeling or diving.
Not long after, you´ll reach Coogee Beach (pronounced Could-Gee). It´s possible to continue the coastal walk to Maroubra Beach and then all the way to La Perouse. It´s a magificent final stretch, but chances are you´ll be pretty pooped by now. After all, there´s always tomorrow...

Went there for 2 days. Rained constantly and everything was expensive. Hotel charged me about $5 million to wash a pair of socks.

not my favourite place in australia. Prefer the laid back feel of Melbourne.

overrated.