Is the New Rainbow Walkway in Coogee Permanent?

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Coogee Beach is looking a lot more colourful after the installation of a radiant, giant rainbow walkway at the steps of the lower promenade, adding such a beautiful backdrop to an already-Instagrammable spot.

The nearly 50-metre rainbow walkway was painted in time for the opening of the Mardis Gras Season in Sydney. Randwick City Council said that it’s in support of the LGBTIQA+ community celebrating the annual event.



Announced in December, the standout rainbow walkway at the Coogee Beach promenade is only a temporary addition but it’s expected to remain for several months. Council has not indicated the duration and there have been no plans set for repainting the radiant colours once it fades. 

“This proposal enhances that tradition and makes a strong public statement of support for our wonderfully diverse local community,” Mayor Danny Said during the deliberation. 

Photo Credit: Randwick City Council
Photo Credit: Randwick City Council

This is the third rainbow installation in a large public space in Sydney. Prince Alfred Park in Surry Hills also unveiled its rainbow path at the Equality Green for Mardis Gras. In Darlinghurst, a rainbow crossing was installed in 2019 and it’s still vibrant today. 



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