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Joseph Joshua Ngushual, Kiama travel specialist

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.

  • Kiama travel
  • NSW South Coast
  • Beaches and walks
  • Food and drink
  • Family trips
  • Trip planning

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77 guides to Kiama and the South Coast, page 4 of 7.

Heritage weatherboard cottage and palm trees at 132 Terralong Street, Kiama, a few doors from the street's day spas

Things to do

Kiama massage and day spas for a slow, relaxing weekend

Kiama massage and day spa guide: endota, Siam Balance, Thai massage on Manning Street, float and sauna sessions, mobile massage and a wellness weekend plan.

8 min read

Fishing boats moored in Kiama Harbour's Robertson Basin, with Norfolk pines on Blowhole Point behind

Things to do

Kiama New Year's Eve 2026 fireworks and harbour Sky Show guide

Kiama New Year's Eve 2026 guide to the free Sky Show at Kiama Harbour, from 4pm with fireworks at 9pm. Where to watch, eat, park, catch the train and stay.

6 min read

Entrance road to Kiama railway station, with a bus shelter and drop-off lane

Plan your trip

Kiama parking and getting around without a car

Kiama parking made simple: where to park for the Blowhole, harbour, town centre and beaches, Park&Ride rates at the station, plus trains, buses and taxis.

7 min read

Shopfronts along Terralong Street in Kiama town centre, with cars parked out front and palm trees

Plan your trip

Kiama pharmacy, doctors and hospital guide for visitors

Kiama pharmacy guide for visitors: four local chemists, GPs, the nearest emergency department at Shellharbour, after-hours help and beach safety tips.

5 min read

Steam locomotive 5917 with The Picnic Train headboard hauling red heritage carriages

Things to do

Kiama Picnic Train 2026 and 2027 dates, tickets and timetable

Kiama Picnic Train 2026 dates, fares and the timetable from Tempe and Central, what to do in Kiama on the day, and what is known so far about 2027 trips.

6 min read

Families on the lawns around the playground in Hindmarsh Park, Kiama, photographed in 2012 before the 2024 rebuild

Things to do

12 Kiama playgrounds for a family week, from town to Jamberoo

Kiama playground guide for families: 12 Council parks from Hindmarsh Park to Surf Beach, with equipment, shade, toilets, walk and drive times and what's nearby.

9 min read

The Kiama Inn Hotel, known locally as Tory's, on Terralong Street in Kiama

Eat and drink

Kiama pubs, bars and clubs for drinks, live music and dinner

Kiama pubs, bars and clubs: the 1891 Grand Hotel, Tory's, the Leagues Club, cocktail bars, Sunday live music, the Jamberoo Pub and walk times from your stay.

8 min read

Aerial view over Kiama looking south, with the railway, town streets, Surf Beach and green hills behind

Live and own in Kiama

Kiama real estate, a buyer's guide to towns, homes and prices

Kiama real estate explained for buyers: the towns of Kiama LGA, houses vs apartments, official median prices and rents, and how to research a property first.

7 min read

Aerial view over Kiama Ridge Waters looking towards the Kiama coastline

Live and own in Kiama

Kiama Ridge Waters location, on the ridge between hills and sea

See the Kiama Ridge Waters location in south Kiama, with walks to Easts Beach and town, drive times to schools, hospitals and Sydney, and who it suits.

6 min read

The Continental ocean pool at Black Beach, one of the Kiama rock pools, with waves breaking beyond the wall

Beaches and coast

Kiama rock pools, from Blowhole Point to Cathedral Rocks

Kiama rock pools guide: Blowhole Point, the 50 m Continental Pool, Boat Harbour and Ourie ocean pools, Cathedral Rocks rockpools, facilities and safety tips.

8 min read

Families on the lawns of Hindmarsh Park in central Kiama, where many free Kiama events are held

Live and own in Kiama

Kiama schools and colleges for families moving to the area

Kiama schools in one guide: public, Catholic and independent options, Kiama High School, intake zones, TAFE and uni, with walk and drive times for families.

7 min read

The Bookshop Kiama, a dumpling shop and Kiama Newsagency in a row of shopfronts on Terralong Street

Plan your trip

Kiama shops for your stay, from supermarkets to boutiques

Kiama shops for a self-catering stay: where to find Woolworths, bakeries, the butcher, bottle shops and boutiques, plus the nearest Coles and ALDI stores.

6 min read

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