Join Bruce Thom AM, one of Australia’s top coastal scientists, for a fun and fascinating coastal walk! Discover the incredible rock formations and stories behind Coogee’s coastline and learn how nature and people have shaped this beautiful area as you stroll from Coogee Beach to Ivor Rowe Rockpool.

Aboriginal welcome and cultural sharing 8am - 8.15am
Before the tour start, respected Aboriginal elder Aunty Maxine Ryan from La Perouse will share her cultural knowledge, experiences and stories of the local coastal area.

This special walk happens only once a year. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
Meet outside Coogee Surf Life Saving Club - south end of Coogee Beach. Maximum 20 people. 

Emeritus Professor Bruce Thom AM

Bruce Thom AM is an Australian geoscientist and educator. A founding member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists; Emeritus Professor at the University of Sydney and founding President of the Australian Coastal Society.

Aunty Maxine Ryan

CONDITIONS OF BOOKING

Minimum age 8 years
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian
All participants need to pay
Refunds provided up to 48hrs prior to the event start time.

Photographs, videos and voice recordings

Randwick City Council staff may on occasion take recordings of participants during activities (including photographs, videos and voice recordings) that could be used for the following purposes:

educational or community information purpose
Council displays and promotions of community education events
to complement the promotion of Randwick's Marine and Coastal Program.

If you DO NOT wish for the participant’s recording to be used according to these conditions, please indicate this during the booking process.

Cancellation conditions

This activity may be cancelled due to insufficient bookings or poor weather. Participants will be advised in the event the activity changes or cancellation occurs. All care has been made in the preparation of the January 2026 Marine and Coastal Discovery Program, but some changes may occur due to circumstances beyond the control of Randwick City Council. Refunds provided up to 48hrs prior to the event start time and provided in the event of cancellation by Council. 

To find out about other Marine and Coastal Discovery activities please visit: marine-and-coastal-discovery-program-18-30-january-2026

This program is a Sustaining Our City initiative and is funded from Randwick City’s Environmental Levy.

Randwick City Council acknowledges the Bidjigal and Gadigal Peoples who have traditionally occupied the Sydney coast for thousands of years, the Traditional Custodians of the land. We celebrate their ongoing connection to the land and waters of the coastal area and their contribution to the life and identity of Randwick City. We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.

Coogee Coastal guided tour with local legend Bruce Thom - 20 January 2026

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General Admission (General Admission applies to both adults and children. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian, who is also required to pay). ticket