Kiama Area, New South Wales

Kiama BlowholeKiama 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.

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Dramatic blowholes

Dramatic blowholes

The famous Kiama Blowhole is in fact two awesome water features in one. When conditions are right the larger one can jet sea water up to 60 metres into the air with a pounding fury. The smaller one is more consistent but just as dramatic.


Naturally beautiful

Naturally beautiful

Explore some of the state's most beautiful national parks along the south coast or simply stare out to sea from sea cliffs and mountains. Remarkable rock formations, coastal heaths, the glittering ocean, rainforests, bushwalks, and plenty of bird and animal life make for a memorable experience.  more


Rainforest life

Rainforest life

Rich sub-tropical rainforest is scattered throughout the Southern Highlands. At Minammurra rainforest, near Kiama, the rainforest drips with life. Here, wallabies crash through undergrowth and whip birds call from shadows thrown by strangling figs.


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