Joseph Joshua Ngushual
Kiama Travel Specialist
Joseph Joshua Ngushual writes the Kiama Ridge Waters guides to Kiama and the NSW South Coast. He researches every guide against official sources such as Destination Kiama, Kiama Council and NSW National Parks, checks local businesses directly, and measures walking and driving times from the apartments, so you can plan beach days, walks, meals and day trips with accurate, current detail.
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77 guides to Kiama and the South Coast, page 2 of 7.
Towns and day trips
Grand Pacific Drive from Sydney to Kiama, stop by stop
Plan the Grand Pacific Drive from Sydney to Kiama with measured drive times, one and two day plans, Sea Cliff Bridge parking, park fees and road checks.
Live and own in Kiama
Kiama is a good place to live if you want the coast at a slower pace
Is Kiama a good place to live? An honest look at the population, the commute to Sydney, health care, schools, rentals and summer crowds, using official data.
Things to do
Jamberoo Action Park guide for families staying in Kiama
Jamberoo Action Park from Kiama: 2026-27 season dates, ticket prices, height limits for every big ride, food and BBQ rules, and how to plan a full day.
Towns and day trips
Jamberoo village guide to the pub, rainforest and markets
Jamberoo village guide: the 1857 pub, Minnamurra Rainforest, the last-Sunday markets, Jamberoo Action Park and escarpment lookouts, 14 minutes from Kiama.
Things to do
Kiama art galleries and studios, 12 places to see and make art
Kiama art gallery guide: the Old Fire Station, Sevenmarks, Gerringong and Jamberoo galleries, pottery and painting classes, murals and arts events, with times.
Things to do
Things to do in Kiama at night, from sunset to last drinks
Things to do in Kiama at night: the floodlit Blowhole, sunset lookouts, dinner bookings, karaoke, trivia, live music, Friday wine nights and courtesy buses.
Landmarks and walks
Kiama Blowhole and the Little Blowhole, a visitor guide
The Kiama Blowhole is free, open 24/7 and sprays highest in a south-east swell. When to go, where to park, wheelchair access, its history and how to get there.
Eat and drink
Kiama cafes for breakfast, coffee, bakeries and harbour views
Kiama cafes by area: harbour breakfasts at Diggies and Penny Whistlers, Terralong Street coffee, sourdough and pastries, dog-friendly spots and early openers.
Landmarks and walks
Kiama Coast Walk guide to sections, times and where to start
The Kiama Coast Walk (Kiama Coastal Walk) runs about 20 km from Minnamurra to Gerringong. Section times, the map, dog rules, Werri Lagoon and trains back.
Towns and day trips
Kiama Downs guide to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks
Kiama Downs guide: surf and swim at patrolled Jones Beach, see Cathedral Rocks at low tide, watch whales at Minnamurra and eat on Johnson Street, near Kiama.
Things to do
Kiama events in 2026 and 2027, from the Show to New Year's Eve
Kiama events calendar: what's on today, this weekend or by town, from live music and markets to the Kiama Show, New Year's Eve fireworks and yearly festivals.
Plan your trip
Kiama family holiday planner with a three-day plan for kids
Plan a Kiama family holiday: a three-day plan with kids, patrolled beach dates, ocean pools for toddlers, school holiday timing, rainy days and packing.