Kiama Area, NSW
Kiama area has an abundance of attractions. It boasts fine beaches, National Parks, lush countryside and many places to see on your visit.
* The Blowhole situated at Blowhole Point, this natural attraction sends spectacular plumes of water into the air with a South Easterly swell, however, the Little Blowhole performs with a North Easterly swell.
* Barren Grounds Bird Observatory nature reserve is a bird watchers’ mecca and also provides stunning coastal views.
* Carrington Falls. A spectacular 50 metre waterfall with walks to several lookouts.
* Family History Centre. This Genealogical Centre features a world wide collection of records.
* Jamberoo Action Park. Fun for the family; activities include toboggans, scenic chairlift, mini golf, waterslides, childrens adventure area and wave pool.
* Spectacular Lookouts includes Saddleback Mountain (7 kilometres south-west of Kiama and 600 metres above sea-level), and Kingsford Smith Memorial Lookout at Gerroa overlooking Seven Mile Beach and National Park.
* Minnamurra Rainforest. Budderoo National Park features a boardwalk allowing visitors to walk through and experience the forest habitat (wheelchair accessible)
* Museums. Provide the history of the area and include the Pilot’s Cottage Museum at Blowhole Point and Gerringong Heritage Centre in Blackwood St Gerringong.
* The Terrace shop in restored timber terraces, which provide a range of craft, gift and speciality shops.
Naturally beautiful
A few hours south from Sydney, there is a charming strip of unspoilt coastline offering pristine beaches, picturesque seaside towns and quaint rural villages.
For about 500 kilometres from Sydney to the border of Victoria, the South Coast contains no less than 10 separate national and marine parks. The coastal route along the Princes Highway forges its way past a string of national parks and state forests. It runs alongside mountain chains, white-sand beaches, and bays leaping with fish, dolphins and whales.
Each national park has its own special charms, from the world’s whitest sand beaches and abundant wildlife, to pristine shingle beaches and rugged headlands.
On route south, you’ll find Kiama, famous for its blowhole; the stunning subtropical Minnamurra rainforest; and the long, caramel expanse of Seven Mile Beach.
Stroll through Bouderee National Park and discover forests, deserted beaches and headlands. At Pebbly Beach in Murramarang National Park, kangaroos wander around the beach and gather on the grassy dunes to graze.
Inland from the picturesque harbour of Ulladulla is the giant Morton National Park, marked by the prominent Pigeonhouse Mountain offering magnificent views of peaks, ocean, isolated beaches and gum forests.
Don’t miss the coastal resorts of Batemans Bay and Narooma with its unspoilt beaches and nearby Montague Island – a hang-out for juvenile seals and a breeding colony for thousands of birds.
More stunning and unique parks lie further south.
Nearest Airport: Wollongong
Experiences
- Beach
Popular Activities
- Beach
- Golfing
About Kiama Area
- State: New South Wales