# Kiama Map | Town Layout, Beaches and Walking Times URL: https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/kiama-map/ Last updated: 2026-10-17 # Kiama map with walking and driving times to every main sight Kiama is a compact coastal town about 1 hour 45 minutes south of Sydney. On the map, the Blowhole, Lighthouse and harbour sit on Blowhole Point, the town centre runs along Terralong and Manning streets, beaches line the coast north and south, and farmland and rainforest rise to the west. Free printed maps are at the Visitor Information Centre. [](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/authors/joseph-joshua-ngushual/)By [Joseph Joshua Ngushual](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/authors/joseph-joshua-ngushual/), Kiama Travel SpecialistPublished 17 October 2026 · 6 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: Maxim75, [CC BY 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2023-09-02_Kiama,_NSW_1.jpg) Turn on JavaScript to use the map, or browse the guides below. Loading the map… Map data © [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) contributors. Pins show places from our guides; times are from Kiama Ridge Waters at 2 Surfleet Place. ## Read the Kiama map in four parts Photo: Graeme Bartlett, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama-PC220134.JPG) Kiama is compact. Think of the map in four parts: Blowhole Point and the harbour on the headland, the town centre just west of it, a string of beaches running north and south along the coast, and green hills rising to the west. Where | Kiama NSW 2533, on the coast south of Wollongong | From Sydney | About 1 hour 45 minutes by car, or just over two hours by train, according to Visit NSW | Train | Kiama station, Railway Parade, on the South Coast Line | Free paper maps | Kiama Visitor Information Centre, Blowhole Point Road | Coast path | Kiama Coast Walk, about 20 km from [Minnamurra](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/minnamurra/) to [Werri Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/werri-beach/) | Kiama Ridge Waters | 2 [Surfleet Place](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/kiama-ridge-waters-location/), south Kiama, 15 minutes' walk from Easts Beach | Kiama Ridge Waters sits in the south of town, between the town centre and Easts Beach. That puts the quieter southern beaches on your doorstep and Blowhole Point a short drive away. ## Check walking and driving times from the apartments Each time is from 2 Surfleet Place along real streets and paths. Times are rounded and assume an easy walking pace, so allow extra for hills, prams and photo stops. Place | Area | Walk | Drive | Easts Beach | South | 15 min (1.3 km) | 3 min | Kendalls Beach | South | 16 min (1.4 km) | 3 min | Little Blowhole | South | 20 min (1.6 km) | 3 min | Surf Beach | Town | 24 min (2 km) | 3 min | Kiama station and town centre | Town | 27 min (2.2 km) | 4 min | Black Beach and Continental Pool | Harbour | 31 min (2.6 km) | 4 min | Kiama Harbour | Harbour | 33 min (2.7 km) | 5 min | Hindmarsh Park | Town | 34 min (2.9 km) | 5 min | Visitor Information Centre | Blowhole Point | 34 min (2.9 km) | 4 min | Kiama Blowhole and Lighthouse | Blowhole Point | 35 min (2.9 km) | 5 min | Bombo Beach, south end | North | 43 min (3.6 km) | 4 min | Cathedral Rocks | North | Over an hour | 9 min (7.6 km) | Saddleback Mountain Lookout | Hinterland | Drive | 9 min (6.8 km) | [Gerringong](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/gerringong/) | South coast | Drive | 10 min (8 km) | Jamberoo village | Hinterland | Drive | 14 min (11 km) | Minnamurra Rainforest | Hinterland | Drive | 25 min (18 km) | If you are short on time, walk south to the beaches and drive to Blowhole Point, where the car park is close to everything. Parking fills on sunny weekends, so read our [Kiama parking guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/kiama-parking/) first. ## Start at Blowhole Point and the harbour Photo: Maxim75, [CC BY 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2025-09-27_Kiama,_New_South_Wales.jpg) Blowhole Point is the rocky headland that pokes out east of the town centre. Most of Kiama's postcard sights sit on it, close enough to see on one walk. - Kiama Blowhole: at the tip of the point, free and open around the clock. It sprays highest in a south-east swell. See our [Kiama Blowhole guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-blowhole/). - Kiama Lighthouse: right beside the Blowhole. Read about the [Kiama Lighthouse](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-lighthouse/). - Kiama Visitor Information Centre: on Blowhole Point Road, with free maps and brochures. Kiama Council lists it as open daily, 10am to 4pm, except Christmas Day. Check before you go. - Blowhole Point rock pool: on the north side of the point, with a natural rock floor. - Kiama Harbour: the stone-walled Robertson Basin on the town side of the point, with fishing boats and the boat ramp. See our [Kiama Harbour guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-harbour/). - Black Beach: just north of the harbour, home to the 50-metre Continental Pool. See [Kiama's rock pools](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/kiama-rock-pools/). ## Walk the town centre on Terralong and Manning streets Photo: Maxim75, [CC BY 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2023-09-02_Kiama,_NSW_2.jpg) The town centre sits between the harbour and Surf Beach, a few minutes' walk from both. Two streets do most of the work. Terralong Street runs west from the harbour and holds most of the shops and cafes. Manning Street crosses it near the station and runs south past Surf Beach. Hindmarsh Park at 107 Terralong Street is the town park, with a playground, barbecues, shade, toilets and a stage, according to Kiama Council. The council offices are at 11 Manning Street. The Kiama [Farmers' Market](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-markets/) runs every Wednesday at Coronation Park on Manning Street, beside Surf Beach: 3pm to 6pm in daylight saving time, 2pm to 5pm the rest of the year. In wet weather it moves to Kiama Uniting Church. Kiama station is on Railway Parade, a short walk from both streets. For coffee and meals near these streets, see [Kiama cafes](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-cafes/) and [where to eat in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/where-to-eat-in-kiama/). ## Head south for the beaches closest to the apartments Photo: Maurice van Creij, [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kendalls_Beach_-_panoramio_(1).jpg) South of the town centre the coast breaks into small beaches between basalt headlands. This is the quieter end of Kiama, and where Kiama Ridge Waters sits. - Surf Beach: right below Manning Street, with a park and playground. Read our [Kiama surf guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/kiama-surf/) for the breaks. - Kendalls Beach: Visit NSW describes shallow water and gentle waves. - Little Blowhole: off Tingira Crescent, and it works hardest in a north-east swell. See our [Little Blowhole guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/little-blowhole/). - Easts Beach: the southernmost Kiama beach, sheltered between two headlands. See [Easts Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/easts-beach-kiama/). Beaches are only patrolled at certain times. Check [Beachsafe](https://beachsafe.org.au/) before you swim, and browse all [Kiama beaches](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/). ## Go north to Bombo and Cathedral Rocks Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2020-08-29_Bombo_Beach,_NSW.jpg) North of Black Beach the map opens into longer stretches of sand. Bombo Beach is over a kilometre long and popular with surfers and dog walkers, according to Visit NSW. Past it, Bombo Headland has the old quarry and its columns of basalt rock. Read our [Bombo guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/bombo/). Further on, in Kiama Downs, Cathedral Rocks rise off the end of Jones Beach. They are about 9 minutes' drive from the apartments. See [Cathedral Rocks](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/cathedral-rocks/) and [Kiama Downs](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/kiama-downs/). Keep going and you reach Minnamurra, where the Kiama Coast Walk begins. ## Drive west into the hinterland Photo: Matt Roberts, ABC, [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:View_from_Saddleback_Mountain.jpg) Turn your back on the sea and the map fills with farmland, ridges and rainforest. You will want a car. - Saddleback Mountain Lookout: about 9 minutes' drive, with views along the coast. See [Saddleback Mountain](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/saddleback-mountain/). - Jamberoo: a small village in the valley about 14 minutes away. Visit NSW notes a lookout over Kiama nearby. See [Jamberoo](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/jamberoo/). - Minnamurra Rainforest: in Budderoo National Park, about 25 minutes' drive. See [Minnamurra Rainforest](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/minnamurra-rainforest/). Down the coast, Gerringong is about 10 minutes south. Our [day trips from Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/day-trips-from-kiama/) guide covers the wider region. ## Trace the Kiama Coast Walk on the map Photo: Maurice van Creij, [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Kiama_coastal_walk,_nearing_Kiama_-_panoramio.jpg) The Kiama Coast Walk links most of the places above. It runs about 20 km from Minnamurra in the north to Werri Beach in Gerringong, mixing sealed paths, grass tracks and beaches, according to Visit NSW. The walk is split into three sections, and the Blowhole marks the start of the middle one. From the apartments, you can join it at Easts Beach or the Little Blowhole without getting in the car. Walk north to reach town and Blowhole Point, or south towards Gerringong. Read our [Kiama Coast Walk guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-coast-walk/) for each section. ## Pick up the official Kiama maps Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_The_Pilots_Cottage_Museum_seen_from_the_north.jpg) Destination Kiama publishes free [maps and guides](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/maps-and-guides/) you can download from its [Maps + Guides page](https://kiama.com.au/explore/plan/getting-here/maps), or pick up in print at the Visitor Information Centre on Blowhole Point. They include: - Kiama Townships Map: Kiama, Jamberoo, Gerringong and [Gerroa](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/gerroa/). - Regional Map: the Kiama town centre and the wider region from Windang to Fitzroy Falls and [Berry](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/berry-day-trip/). - Kiama Mobility Map: public toilets and seats in the town centre, with useful services on the back. - Kiama Coast Walk map: a pocket guide with directions for each section. - Kiama Walks Guide: nature walks from Carrington Falls to Seven Mile Beach National Park. - Kiama Visitor Guide: attractions, dining, shopping and accommodation. ## Get around Kiama without a car Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_train_station_-_panoramio.jpg) Destination Kiama says trains arrive and depart Kiama hourly. Kiama Coachlines runs local buses to Jamberoo, Gerringong and Gerroa on weekdays only, and Premier Illawarra links Kiama with Kiama Downs, Shellharbour and Wollongong. Plan trips on [Transport NSW](https://transportnsw.info/). For the trip down from the city, read [Sydney to Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/sydney-to-kiama/). ## Stay in south Kiama, close to the beaches Base yourself at Kiama Ridge Waters and you can walk to a southern beach every morning. Easts Beach is 15 minutes on foot and the Little Blowhole 20 minutes, with town about 27 minutes' walk away. Each of our three-bedroom apartments at 2 Surfleet Place sleeps six, with two bathrooms, a full kitchen, a laundry and garage parking for two cars. Most of our apartments welcome pets on request ($200 cleaning fee), and groups can book several together. See our [three-bedroom apartments in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/), [group accommodation](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/groups/) or [check availability](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/book/). ### Staying at Kiama Ridge Waters Kiama Ridge Waters is a 15-minute walk from Easts Beach, about 27 minutes on foot from the town centre and 5 minutes' drive from Blowhole Point. 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 **Where can I get a map of Kiama?** Destination Kiama offers free downloadable maps, including the Kiama Townships Map, a Regional Map, a Mobility Map and a Kiama Coast Walk map. Printed copies are at the Kiama Visitor Information Centre on Blowhole Point Road, which Kiama Council lists as open daily, 10am to 4pm. Check before you go. **Is Kiama easy to walk around?** Yes, the centre is compact. The harbour, Terralong Street, Kiama station and Surf Beach are all a few minutes apart on foot. From Kiama Ridge Waters, the town centre is about 27 minutes' walk and Blowhole Point about 35 minutes, so many visitors walk one way and drive back. **How far is the Kiama Blowhole from the town centre?** Not far. The Blowhole sits at the tip of Blowhole Point, just east of the harbour and town centre, with the Lighthouse and Visitor Information Centre beside it. From Kiama Ridge Waters it is about a 35-minute walk (2.9 km) or a 5-minute drive. [Read the Blowhole guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-blowhole/). **Which Kiama beaches are closest to Kiama Ridge Waters?** The southern beaches. Easts Beach is about 15 minutes' walk (1.3 km), Kendalls Beach about 16 minutes and Surf Beach about 24 minutes. The Little Blowhole is about 20 minutes on foot. All are about 3 minutes by car if you would rather drive. **Where is the main street in Kiama?** Terralong Street is the main shopping street, running west from the harbour through the town centre. Manning Street crosses it near the station and runs south past Surf Beach. Hindmarsh Park sits at 107 Terralong Street, and the Wednesday farmers' market is at Coronation Park on Manning Street. **Can I get around Kiama without a car?** Mostly, yes. South Coast Line trains run hourly between Sydney and Kiama, Kiama Coachlines runs weekday buses to Jamberoo, Gerringong and Gerroa, and Premier Illawarra links Kiama Downs and Shellharbour. For Saddleback Mountain or Minnamurra Rainforest, a car makes life much easier. 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 - [Destination Kiama: Maps + Guides](https://kiama.com.au/explore/plan/getting-here/maps) - [Destination Kiama: Getting here and getting around](https://kiama.com.au/explore/plan/getting-here) - [Visit NSW: Kiama](https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/kiama-area/kiama) - [Kiama Council: Visitor Information Centre](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Visitor-Information-Centre-Kiama) - [Kiama Council: Hindmarsh Park](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Parks-playgrounds-and-reserves/Hindmarsh-Park) - [Kiama Council: Plans of Management (council office address)](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Council/Plans-and-strategies/Plans-of-Management) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Farmers' Market](https://kiama.com.au/listings/events/kiama-farmers-market) - [Destination Kiama: Blowholes](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders/blow-holes) - [Kiama Council: Blowhole Point rock pool](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Public-pools-and-rock-pools/Blowhole-Point-rock-pool) - [Visit NSW: Kiama Coast Walk](https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/kiama-area/kiama-coast-walk) - [Beachsafe: Easts Beach](https://beachsafe.org.au/beach/nsw/kiama/kiama-heights/easts) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Harbour](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/kiama-harbour) - [Kiama Council: Bombo Headland](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Parks-playgrounds-and-reserves/Bombo-Headland) - [Kiama Council: Saddleback Mountain](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Parks-playgrounds-and-reserves/Saddleback-Mountain) - [NSW National Parks: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/visitor-centres/minnamurra-rainforest-centre) - [Transport NSW trip planner](https://transportnsw.info/) - [OpenStreetMap (routes measured with FOSSGIS routing)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/) ## Keep exploring Kiama [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](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/kiama-parking/)[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/)[Plan your trip ### Sydney to Kiama by train, car, coach and steam train Sydney to Kiama takes about 1 hr 45 by car from the CBD or 2 hr 15 by train from Central. Routes, Opal fares and caps, coaches, the Picnic Train and parking. 8 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/sydney-to-kiama/) [All plan your trip guides](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/)