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Beautiful seaside town. Plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants and also beautiful walks along the harbour.
90 locals recommend
Kiama
Beautiful seaside town. Plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants and also beautiful walks along the harbour.
This is Kiama's main beach. Fully patrolled in summer. Beautiful clean beach and kids park. Free BBQs and amenities.
16 locals recommend
Surf Beach
This is Kiama's main beach. Fully patrolled in summer. Beautiful clean beach and kids park. Free BBQs and amenities.
Beautiful larger beach very close to home. Patrolled on North end in summer only. This is a great private beach with less crowds and is a local favourite for surfers.
21 locals recommend
Bombo Beach
Beautiful larger beach very close to home. Patrolled on North end in summer only. This is a great private beach with less crowds and is a local favourite for surfers.
Amazing large beach pool. Enjoy soaking up the sun and swimming a clean beach pool. Amenities available.
10 locals recommend
Kiama Rock Pool
Amazing large beach pool. Enjoy soaking up the sun and swimming a clean beach pool. Amenities available.
Go to the boat ramp and enjoy the crystal clear calm waters at the mouth of the Minnamurra river. Great for fishing, water sports and kids and babies. This is a local secret spot.
23 locals recommend
Minnamurra River
Go to the boat ramp and enjoy the crystal clear calm waters at the mouth of the Minnamurra river. Great for fishing, water sports and kids and babies. This is a local secret spot.
Sightseeing
Go to the lookout for views right to Port Kembla ! Beautiful rural and ocean views with crisp clean air. Scenic walking tracks up there too but be aware that the hills are steep.
Historic Kiama blowhole is a must to see when your in town. The unique blow hole through the headland rocks allows water to pass through propelling water through the air. If there is big swell it is great to watch.
261 locals recommend
Kiama Blowhole
Historic Kiama blowhole is a must to see when your in town. The unique blow hole through the headland rocks allows water to pass through propelling water through the air. If there is big swell it is great to watch.
Saddleback Mountain Lookout
Saddleback Mountain RoadAn amazing walking track from Kiama to Gerringong. Enjoy the views of the beaches to escarpment as you walk along the coastline. A great start to the day!
57 locals recommend
Gerringong to Kiama Coastal Walk
69 Werri StAn amazing walking track from Kiama to Gerringong. Enjoy the views of the beaches to escarpment as you walk along the coastline. A great start to the day!
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
345 Minnamurra Falls RdBeautiful rainforest walk.
Bar and restaurant
Family friendly club to be enjoyed by all.
Kiama Leagues Club
109 Terralong StJamberoo Pub
12 Allowrie StHistoric busy pub in the heart of the rural town Jamberoo.
Local nightlife including pub and bistro. This place turns into a nightclub later in the night for those that want to party.
7 locals recommend
Kiama Inn Hotel
50 Terralong StLocal nightlife including pub and bistro. This place turns into a nightclub later in the night for those that want to party.
The Grand Hotel
49 Manning StThe most popular local pub. Just been renovated.
Experiences
Great family fun action and water park.
Water slides, rides and great BBQ area.
This place is definitely worth a visit with the kids!
228 locals recommend
Jamberoo Action Park
1215 Jamberoo RdGreat family fun action and water park.
Water slides, rides and great BBQ area.
This place is definitely worth a visit with the kids!
Local gym, 25m heated indoor lap pool and kids pool.
This place is great for the kids on a rainy day especially.
Only around the corner 1minutes drive.
9 locals recommend
Kiama Leisure Centre
1 Havilah PlLocal gym, 25m heated indoor lap pool and kids pool.
This place is great for the kids on a rainy day especially.
Only around the corner 1minutes drive.
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
182 Knights Hill RdGreat day out exploring the tree tops.
Shopping Centre
Large shopping centre including shops, restaurants and cinemas.
53 locals recommend
Stockland Shellharbour Shopping Centre
211 Lake Entrance RdLarge shopping centre including shops, restaurants and cinemas.
Food scene
The Hungry Monkey
32 Prince Alfred StAward wining local restaurant using organic and local produce.
Amazing local produce farmers markets. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3pm-6pm at Surf Beach. Great place to taste local produce and listen to the live entertainment.
13 locals recommend
Kiama Makers & Growers Market
Shoalhaven StreetAmazing local produce farmers markets. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3pm-6pm at Surf Beach. Great place to taste local produce and listen to the live entertainment.
A must do! Beautiful amazing French cakes and bakery with great coffee.
14 locals recommend
Parfait Patisserie
38-40 Manning StA must do! Beautiful amazing French cakes and bakery with great coffee.
Zia's Caffe
34 Manning StGreat Italian restaurants. They also home deliver.
Awesome & trendy coffee, breakfast and lunch spot. Amazing views over the harbour.
44 locals recommend
Penny Whistlers
31 Shoalhaven StAwesome & trendy coffee, breakfast and lunch spot. Amazing views over the harbour.
@milk and honey cafe
82 Terralong StreetAmazing breakfast and coffee !
Wild Patch Cafe
14 Manning StHealthy and modern cafe.