Waverley Cemetery — Attraction in Sydney

Now, that’s a view to die for. Literally. I strikes me as odd that one of the key attraction on the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is a cemetery. But this cemetery, Waverly Cemetery is no ordinary cemetery. Aside from it’s amazing location by the coast, looking past rows and rows of beautiful monuments and memorials, this is the resting place for many of Australia’s most prominent history makers. Some of the graves I glimpse along the way was more than a century old. It’s a little eerie to walk along this large space but in some ways, a very peaceful stretch of the walk. Angels flank my walk as the gentle breeze from the sea brushes against my hair. To think about those who have came before and where I’m heading towards. Really put a perspective in our place...

On our way to Bronte Beach, we stumbled upon this cemetery by chance and ended up spending an hour without realizing it. Overlooking the ocean, it is said to be the most scenic cemetery in Australia. The incredibly gothic tombstones create a haunting yet captivating atmosphere. You can deeply observe how people express grief, find solace, and honor their loved ones in different ways, shaped by their beliefs, personalities, and emotions. Some write poetry for those they lost, others create flower gardens or erect statues, deeply heartfelt tributes that ensure their loved ones are never left silent or forgotten, surrounded by the endless sound of waves, like a film set...

Is there a more beautiful cemetery than Waverley Cemetery? I doubt it! This cemetery is located right on the cliffs overlooking the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. There is a sublime mix of old and new - some very old graves, long forgotten, as well as graves that have only just been established. Most graves are glaringly white, with columns, angels, and family tombs. The cemetery is located along the Eastern Beaches walk, but there is now a board walk to circumvent the site. If you have a knack for places like this and are respectful, I don't see any reason why you shouldn't wander around and have a look...