# Easts Beach Kiama | Swimming, Parking, Creek and Coast Walk URL: https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/easts-beach-kiama/ Last updated: 2026-10-16 # Easts Beach in Kiama, a sheltered swimming beach on the Coast Walk Easts Beach is the southernmost of Kiama's beaches: about 350 m of east-facing sand between two headlands, sheltered from much of the wind and swell, with Munna Munnora Creek at the south end for small children. Council lifeguards patrol it over the Christmas school holidays, and it is a 15-minute walk (1.3 km) from Kiama Ridge Waters. [](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/authors/joseph-joshua-ngushual/)By [Joseph Joshua Ngushual](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/authors/joseph-joshua-ngushual/), Kiama Travel SpecialistPublished 16 October 2026 · 5 min read Stay at Kiama Ridge Waters Three-bedroom apartments from $200 a night Sleeps 6 · 15-minute walk to Easts Beach [First Floor 3-Bed Unit by the Ocean First floor · Sleeps 6 · From $214 a night](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/first-floor-ocean/)[3-Bed Apartment with Study Nook First floor · Sleeps 6 · From $201 a night](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/study-nook/)[Ground Floor 3-Bed Home in Kiama's Heart Ground floor · Sleeps 6 · From $200 a night](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/kiama-heart/)[3-Bed Kiama Unit with Courtyard Ground floor · Sleeps 6 · From $306 a night](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/courtyard/)[3-Bed with Alfresco Dining Ground floor · Sleeps 6 · From $204 a night](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/alfresco-dining/) [Book now](https://book.madecomfy.com.au/properties/656fed562e0a0-first-floor-3-bed-stunning-unit-by-the-ocean/?ref=nddmytc&utm_source=ridgewaterskiama&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=booking-handoff&utm_content=guide-hero) Photo: popejon2, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_(8236790544).jpg) ## Know Easts Beach before you go Photo: popejon2, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_(8330408223).jpg) Easts Beach (NSW 396 on the Surf Life Saving register) is the last of Kiama's pocket beaches as you head south. It faces east and runs for about 350 m between 50 m high Marsden Head on the north side and a smaller headland to the south. The valley behind the sand is filled by the Easts Beach holiday park, which is where the name comes from. Because campers drive in through the park, the beach can look private. It isn't. Like every Australian beach it is public and open to everyone, and you reach it on foot from the streets above. - Length: about 350 m - Faces: east, so the sun comes up over the water - Hazard rating: 4 out of 10 on BeachSafe - Lifeguards: Kiama Council, over the Christmas school holidays - Entry: free - Access: steps at each end, not suitable for people with access needs Check [BeachSafe](https://beachsafe.org.au/beach/nsw/kiama/kiama-heights/easts) for today's swell, tide and patrol status before you head down. ## Let small children splash in Munna Munnora Creek Photo: Mike Baird, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Three_children_play_in_a_lagoon_formed_from_high_tide_on_Morro_Strand_State_Beach_at_sunset.jpg) Destination Kiama calls Easts Beach a bather's beach for all ages, and the creek is a big part of why. Munna Munnora Creek and its small lagoon cross the southern end of the sand, and the shallow water there is a good spot for little ones to splash around while older kids swim in the surf. Under normal conditions BeachSafe describes a sandbar attached to the shore and no rips, with waves averaging about 1 m. That changes when the swell builds: rips do form in bigger waves, so keep a close eye on children at the water's edge and stick to the flags when they are up. For more ideas that work with kids in tow, see [things to do in Kiama with kids](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-kiama-with-kids/). ## Swim between the flags in summer Photo: popejon2, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_(8216553144).jpg) Easts Beach has no surf club. It is covered by the Kiama Council lifeguard service, and BeachSafe lists it as patrolled during the Christmas school holidays. Patrol dates and hours change each season, so check Kiama Council's current lifeguard timetable before you go. Outside those dates the beach is unpatrolled. BeachSafe also flags bluebottles and sharks as possible hazards on this stretch of coast, as on most NSW beaches. Swim between the red and yellow flags, wear sun protection, and if the swell is big, pick one of the [Kiama rock pools](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/kiama-rock-pools/) instead. Kendalls Beach, the next beach north, is the other usually quiet option, and our [Kiama beaches guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/) compares the rest. ## Park on the streets above and walk down Photo: Maurice van Creij, [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Little_Blowhole_reserve_-_panoramio.jpg) There is no public car park on the sand. Destination Kiama's advice is to park on Ocean Road, Marsden Street or Tingira Avenue and walk down to the beach. Vehicle access through the holiday park is for its guests only. The beach's listed address is Ocean Street, Kiama NSW 2533. The walk down uses the Coast Walk steps at each end of the beach, so bring what you can carry in one trip. Easts Beach does not cater for people with access needs, so plan for stairs if anyone in your group uses a [wheelchair](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/accessible-kiama/) or pram. Open [Easts Beach on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Easts+Beach+Kiama+NSW) for directions, or see our [Kiama parking guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/kiama-parking/). ## Walk the Kiama Coast Walk from Easts Beach Photo: Andrew Harvey, [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Heights_NSW_2533,_Australia_-_panoramio.jpg) Easts Beach sits on the Mid Section of the Kiama Coast Walk, which runs from the Kiama Blowhole to Loves Bay: 6 km, about 1.5 hours, graded medium to hard by Destination Kiama. The beach has steps at each end, so the walk drops down onto the sand and climbs out the other side. Heading north: follow the path to the [Little Blowhole](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/little-blowhole/) on Tingira Crescent, which is most active in a north-easterly swell and, according to Destination Kiama, arguably more consistent than the main blowhole. Keep going past Kendalls Beach and on to the [Kiama Blowhole](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-blowhole/) and [Kiama Lighthouse](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-lighthouse/) on Blowhole Point. Heading south: climb to Kiama Heights, where the next headland gives you a view back along the coast, then round the tip of Attunga Avenue to the rocky shore of Loves Bay. From there the South Section (6 km, about 2 hours) follows open farmland to [Werri Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/werri-beach/) at [Gerringong](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/gerringong/). Our [Kiama Coast Walk guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-coast-walk/) covers every section, and [walks in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/walks-in-kiama/) lists shorter options. ## Meet the holiday park behind the beach Photo: Maurice van Creij, [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cows_along_the_Kiama_coastal_walk_-_panoramio.jpg) The park, and so the beach, takes its name from the East family. According to the park's own history, Thomas and Elizabeth East arrived in Sydney in 1841 and ran a dairy farm called Prospect here. In the 1930s Bruce East started taking campers on the farm, and that became the Easts Beach caravan park. The family owned and ran it for more than 80 years. Kiama Library keeps historic photos, including a 1930s postcard of the beach and the camping ground while it was still a working dairy farm in the 1950s. Browse them on the [Kiama Library Easts Beach history page](https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/History/Photographs-stories-oral-histories-and-more/Local-history-stories/Easts-Beach-Holiday-Park/Easts-Beach-history). If you searched for Easts Beach camping, the park is now part of Tasman Holiday Parks, trading as BIG4 Easts Beach Kiama, with villas, cabins and powered sites. The park itself is not pet friendly. ### BIG4 Easts Beach Kiama Kiama Holiday park at 30 Ocean Street in the valley behind Easts Beach, now part of Tasman Holiday Parks, with villas, cabins, powered sites, a heated pool and a splash park. [Website](https://tasmanholidayparks.com/new-south-wales/south-coast/easts-beach/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=BIG4+Easts+Beach+Kiama+30+Ocean+Street)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=BIG4%20Easts%20Beach%20Kiama%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=BIG4%20Easts%20Beach%20Kiama%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Leave the dog off the sand Photo: Samantha Scholl (Unsplash), [CC0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Happy_dog_at_Anjuna_Beach_(Unsplash).jpg) Kiama Council does not allow dogs on beaches, on the sand or in the water, unless the area is a designated [off-leash](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/dog-friendly-beaches-kiama/) area. Destination Kiama lists Bombo, Jones and Werri as the area's dog-friendly beaches, and Easts Beach is not one of them. Marsden Head, the headland that overlooks Easts Beach from the north, is an off-leash headland area, reached from Tingira Crescent. Check the signs on the day, and see council's [dog off-leash areas page](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Services/Animals/Dog-off-leash-areas) for the current map. If your dog is coming too, most of our apartments take pets on request. See [pet-friendly apartments in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/pet-friendly/) for the rules and the $200 pet cleaning fee. ## Come early for sunrise and space Photo: popejon2, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_(8223724840).jpg) Easts Beach faces east, so the sun rises over the water. If you are bringing children to swim later in the day, plan around the lifeguard days and hours. For more early-morning spots, see [sunrise and sunset in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/kiama-sunrise-sunset/). ## See what's near Easts Beach Photo: Bluedawe, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Little_Blowhole_Kiama_New_South_Wales.jpg) The Little Blowhole and Bonaira Native Gardens are both a short walk from the beach. Kendalls Beach is the next bay north along the Coast Walk, and from there it is a longer walk into town, the harbour and Blowhole Point. When you're hungry after a swim, our guides to [where to eat in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/where-to-eat-in-kiama/) and [Kiama fish and chips](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-fish-and-chips/) will point you to lunch. ### Little Blowhole Kiama Heights A smaller blowhole on Tingira Crescent, on the Coast Walk north of Easts Beach. It is most active in a north-easterly swell. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/kiama-coast-walk)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Blowhole+Tingira+Crescent+Kiama)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Little%20Blowhole%2C%20Kiama%20Heights%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Little%20Blowhole%2C%20Kiama%20Heights%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Bonaira Native Gardens Kiama Native garden on Allambie Crescent with a winding path and plaques naming the plants. The walk takes about 30 minutes and entry is free. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/bonaira-native-gardens)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bonaira+Native+Gardens+Kiama)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Bonaira%20Native%20Gardens%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Bonaira%20Native%20Gardens%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Stay a 15-minute walk from Easts Beach Easts Beach is the closest beach to Kiama Ridge Waters: a 15-minute walk (1.3 km) from 2 [Surfleet Place](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/kiama-ridge-waters-location/), with Kendalls Beach 16 minutes (1.4 km) away. Leave the car in your secure garage, which takes two, and walk down with the beach bag. Our three-bedroom apartments are in a residential street rather than on the beach, and each one sleeps up to six. Use the [walking route from 2 Surfleet Place](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2+Surfleet+Place+Kiama+NSW+2533&destination=Easts+Beach+Kiama+NSW&travelmode=walking) to see the way. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 10am. [Compare the apartments](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/), read about [family accommodation near Easts Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/families/), plan a [group stay across several apartments](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/groups/), or see [where to stay in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/where-to-stay-in-kiama/). ### Staying at Kiama Ridge Waters Easts Beach is a 15-minute walk (1.3 km) from Kiama Ridge Waters, the closest beach to the apartments. Kiama Ridge Waters offers three-bedroom apartments at 2 Surfleet Place, Kiama, each sleeping six with parking for two cars. [View apartments](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/) [Check availability](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/book/) ## Quick answers **Is Easts Beach in Kiama patrolled?** Yes, in summer. Kiama Council lifeguards patrol Easts Beach over the Christmas school holidays. Outside those dates it is unpatrolled, and dates change each season, so check BeachSafe and council's current lifeguard timetable first. **Is Easts Beach good for kids?** It is one of Kiama's family beaches. It is sheltered from much of the wind and swell, and Munna Munnora Creek at the southern end is a shallow spot for small children to splash. Rips can form in bigger waves, so swim between the flags. **Where do you park for Easts Beach?** Park on Ocean Road, Marsden Street or Tingira Avenue and walk down the steps to the sand. Vehicle access through the holiday park is for its guests only. The beach does not cater for people with access needs, so plan for stairs. **Can dogs go on Easts Beach?** No. Kiama Council does not allow dogs on beach sand or in the water unless the area is a designated off-leash area, and Easts Beach is not one. Marsden Head, the headland above the beach's north end, is an off-leash area. Bombo, Jones and Werri beaches have off-leash sections. Check the signs. **How long is Easts Beach?** Easts Beach is about 350 m long according to BeachSafe's description. It faces east between 50 m high Marsden Head and a smaller southern headland, with Munna Munnora Creek and its small lagoon crossing the southern end. BeachSafe rates its general hazard at 4 out of 10. **Can you walk from Easts Beach to the Kiama Blowhole?** Yes. Easts Beach is on the Coast Walk Mid Section, which runs 6 km between the Kiama Blowhole and Loves Bay. Head north past the Little Blowhole, Kendalls Beach and the town foreshore to reach Blowhole Point. The section is graded medium to hard. **Is there camping at Easts Beach Kiama?** Yes. The holiday park in the valley behind the beach, now part of Tasman Holiday Parks, offers villas, cabins and powered sites. It began as camping on the East family's dairy farm in the 1930s. The beach itself is public and free for everyone to use. **How far is Easts Beach from Kiama Ridge Waters?** Easts Beach is a 15-minute walk, about 1.3 km, from Kiama Ridge Waters at 2 Surfleet Place. It is the closest beach to the apartments. Kendalls Beach is a 16-minute walk, and Kiama town centre is about 27 minutes on foot. Written by [](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/authors/joseph-joshua-ngushual/) ### 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 [View all articles](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/authors/joseph-joshua-ngushual/)[](https://www.facebook.com/joshua.joseph.5648)[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephjoshuangushual/) ## Sources and useful links - [BeachSafe (Surf Life Saving Australia): Easts Beach](https://beachsafe.org.au/beach/nsw/kiama/kiama-heights/easts) - [Destination Kiama: Easts Beach](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/easts-beach) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Coast Walk](https://kiama.com.au/kiama-coast-walk) - [NSW Government: Easts Beach, Kiama](https://www.nsw.gov.au/visiting-and-exploring-nsw/locations-and-attractions/easts-beach-0) - [Kiama Council: dog off-leash areas](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Services/Animals/Dog-off-leash-areas) - [Kiama Library: Easts Beach history](https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/History/Photographs-stories-oral-histories-and-more/Local-history-stories/Easts-Beach-Holiday-Park/Easts-Beach-history) - [BIG4 Easts Beach: history of the park](https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/nsw/illawarra/easts-beach-holiday-park/facilities-and-activities/history-of-big4-easts-beach-kiama) - [Tasman Holiday Parks: why families keep coming back to Easts Beach Kiama](https://tasmanholidayparks.com/holiday-guides/why-families-keep-coming-back-to-easts-beach-kiama/) - [Tasman Holiday Parks: BIG4 Easts Beach Kiama](https://tasmanholidayparks.com/new-south-wales/south-coast/easts-beach/) - [Destination Kiama: pet friendly holiday guide](https://kiama.com.au/everything-you-need-to-know-for-a-pet-friendly-holiday) - [Destination Kiama: Bonaira Native Gardens](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/bonaira-native-gardens) ## Keep exploring Kiama [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. 7 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-coast-walk/)[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](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/kiama-rock-pools/)[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. 7 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-blowhole/) [All beaches and coast guides](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/)