Kiama Travel Guide

 balhannah Says:  This is a MUST SEE when in Kiama. It is best to visit at high tide, and when the sea is running from the south east.On the 1st day we visited this phenomenon, the sea was very calm and the Blowhole was not doing anything. During the night, strong wind and rain came, and in... 

 balhannah Says:  This is a two-storey Victorian Classical Revival stone and brick building, which opened its doors in 1887 as the City Bank of Sydney.Unusual, but there is a figurehead of George Thorton, original chairman of the bank located above the doorway, something you usually don't... 

 balhannah Says:  The Kiama Terraces are a row of weather board houses that were built in about 1886 for the quarry workers’ families.The only weatherboard terraces left in NSW they were in a state of disrepair by the 1960s and were almost demolished. Now, they have been Classified by the... 

 balhannah Says:  The Old Kiama school is one of the most impressive buildings in Kiama, built out of Basalt. Originally, all ages of children attended school here. Cooking classes were held here and they were very popular. The students were able to eat what they had cooked. The Girls used to... 

 balhannah Says:  An eye catcher in Kiama is the Italianate Post Office building on the corner of the street. Completed in 1878, it is a Victorian Classical Revival structure, its colonnades and tall square clock tower, and the painted pink colour, certainly attracted my attention.Prior to... 

 balhannah Says:  Kiama has quite a few nice little beaches. These are set in coves, protected a little from the elements of the weather. With nice clean sand, and good picnic facilities, these are very popular in school holidays and over christmas.Kendall's Beach, East's Beach, Surf Beach... 

 balhannah Says:  On our sightseeing drive around Kiama, we came upon chance a good lookout. The views were good, and also here were historic old stone fences. Most were discovered over 100 years ago as paddocks were cleared for farming and grazing. Much of the work is attributed to a Thomas... 

 balhannah Says:  PILOTS COTTAGE MUSEUM............ Built in 1881, is now a beautifully restored cottage and is home to the Heritage & Maritime Museum. It is classified by the National Trust.Inside, there are photos of Kiama in the early days, when the cedar getters, basalt quarrymen, were a... 

 balhannah Says:  Robertson basin is actually the Kiama Harbour, located in Kiama township. Looking from the Pilot's cottage down the hill, is Kiama Harbour, which was built in 1876 to accommodate the increasing shipping trade in the area.There is a rock pool located at the northern end of... 

 balhannah Says:  Christ Church - (Church of England) is located near the start of Blowhole Point road. It’s a pretty painted White Church. Originally the building was made of blue metal rubble. The interior walls were plastered in imitation of cut stone and after the building was completed... 

 balhannah Says:  They call this Blowhole “The Big Blowhole’s little cousin” Located at the bottom of a nice park, with off – road parking available, it is best to visit when the seas are from the north-east. It wasn't doing anything, as the day I visited the sea was very calm.A small version... 

 kiloalphatango Says:  Owner was very rude and had a terrible attitude. While waiting for a table inside I asked the owner for some menus, and was told we had to wait to be seated to get a menu, or we could go outside and look at the menu in the window. We decided to wait.After a table cleared we... 

 Customer13 Says:  Visited this fish and chip shop for the first time expecting good things, being in a prime location. I placed an order while there was hardly any line and only about 5 people waiting for their food before me. I then waited half an hour for one 'fish and chips' and was... 

 balhannah Says:  When visiting Kiama or any other Town or city in Australia, remember to dispose of your rubbish properly. There are always rubbish bins provided, so, Put it in a bin!If you are caught throwing a cigarette butt on the ground, or littering in another way, beware, there are... 

 balhannah Says:  A VERY DANGEROUS SPORTThis is one of the most dangerous types of fishing which is practised along this coast. Lots of people have lost their lives, some of the Rescuer's have died as well, being taken by the Sea. Be sensible, the Seas can be very rough in this area, and...