Kiama 

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Of the coastal resorts south of Sydney, Kiama, located 90 minutes south of Sydney, is probably the most attractive on the South Coast. It is characterised by dramatic rocky coastline, sandy beaches and an attractive harbour. The hinterland behind the town is dominated by lush green dairy pastures, and rolling hills which were once clad in dense subtropical forests.

A small resort and fishing town, Kiama is famous for its star attraction, the Blowhole. Stemming from a natural fault in the cliffs, the blowhole explodes into a water spout when a wave hits with sufficient force. The name Kiama is derived from the Aboriginal word meaning 'where the sea makes a noise', a reference to the towns Blowhole.

Close to the blowhole is the 15-metre lighthouse, opened on George Bass Point in the late 1800's after a high death toll had occurred on the rocky coastline. It was changed to electricity in 1969 that extends its beams to a distance of 27 km. Once kept by a lighthouse keeper it has long been automated.

Features

• Marvel at the power of the ocean at the Blowhole
• Stock up on embroidered linens or dainty crafts at the Kiama craft shops
• Enjoy the quaint village in the little dairy town of Jamberoo and order Australian Wildflowers to be sent home direct
• Visit the lighthouse and pilots cottage
• Go for a coastal walk
• See the rock pools on either side of the bay

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28 Jun 07

blowhole

Posted by a Traveller from echuca, Australia

i was born in kiama so i reckon its rocks and yeaH but now i live in echuca kiama is awesome so it is truly spectaular...  Read more

6 Jun 07

kiama is gorgeous!!

Posted by a Traveller from Minnamurra, Australia

kIAMA....what a gorgeous place. My mother and i just returned back home after our two week holiday in Kiama and we were blown away. ...  Read more

11 Apr 07

Kiama

Posted by a Traveller from Yerrinbool, Australia

I think Kiama is fantastic ,but the reason we have stopped going there is the parking it is shocking. This needs to be looked at as...  Read more

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