# Free Things to Do in Kiama | Kiama Ridge Waters URL: https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/free-things-to-do-in-kiama/ Last updated: 2026-10-16 # Free things to do in Kiama, from blowholes to rock pools Most of the free things to do in Kiama are on the coast. Both blowholes are free and open 24 hours, and so are the lighthouse grounds, the 20 km Kiama Coast Walk, the ocean rock pools, Saddleback Mountain lookout, Cathedral Rocks and the whale lookouts. Add free library films, weekly markets and Hindmarsh Park. [](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 · 8 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: Bluedawe, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Little_Blowhole_Kiama_New_South_Wales.jpg) ## See what's free and how far it is Kiama's headline sights cost nothing. You pay for parking in some spots, food and anything you buy at the markets, but the coast itself is open to everyone. Here is the short list, with times measured from Kiama Ridge Waters at 2 [Surfleet Place](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/kiama-ridge-waters-location/). Free thing | When | From Kiama Ridge Waters | [Little Blowhole](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/little-blowhole/) | 24 hours | 20 min walk (1.6 km) | Easts Beach | Any time | 15 min walk (1.3 km) | Kiama Farmers' Market, browse | Wednesday afternoons | 23 min walk (1.9 km) | Kiama Library and Friday Flicks | Library Monday to Saturday | About 27 min walk (2.2 km) | Kiama Blowhole and Lighthouse grounds | 24 hours | About 35 min walk, 5 min drive | Continental Pool | Any time, check conditions | 34 min walk (2.8 km), 4 min drive | Bombo Headland quarry | Daylight | About 8 min drive | Saddleback Mountain lookout | Any time | 9 min drive (6.8 km) | Cathedral Rocks | [Low tide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/tools/kiama-tides/), small swell | 9 min drive (7.6 km) | [Minnamurra](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/minnamurra/) whale platform | May to November for whales | About 12 min drive | Bring a reusable bottle. Destination Kiama says there are free water refill stations along the Kiama Coast Walk and elsewhere in town, and Hindmarsh Park has a drinking fountain. ## Watch both blowholes, any time of day Photo: Vuj606, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Blowhole_in_Action.jpg) Destination Kiama says there is no charge to view either blowhole, and you can visit both 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Which one performs depends on the sea, so check the swell before you choose. The Kiama Blowhole on Blowhole Point Road, next to the lighthouse, works hardest when the swell runs from the south-east, with plumes recorded at over 30 metres. Blowhole Point has accessible viewing platforms, a car park, a picnic area and public toilets. Our [Kiama Blowhole guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-blowhole/) covers timing and safety. The Little Blowhole on Tingira Crescent prefers a north-east swell. It is the closer of the two, about a 20-minute walk (1.6 km) from the apartments, or 4 minutes by car. Stay behind the fences at both: waves wash over the rock platforms without warning. ### Kiama Blowhole Blowhole Point Road, Kiama Free, open 24 hours. Strongest in a south-east swell. Accessible viewing platforms and toilets on the point. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders/blow-holes)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiama%20Blowhole%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20Road%2C%20Kiama%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Kiama%20Blowhole%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20Road%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Kiama%20Blowhole%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20Road%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Little Blowhole Tingira Crescent, Kiama Free, open 24 hours. Most active in a north-east swell. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/little-blowhole-kiama)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little%20Blowhole%2C%20Tingira%20Crescent%2C%20Kiama%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Little%20Blowhole%2C%20Tingira%20Crescent%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Little%20Blowhole%2C%20Tingira%20Crescent%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Walk the lighthouse grounds on Blowhole Point Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Lighthouse_seen_from_the_east.jpg) Kiama Lighthouse has stood 36.5 metres above sea level on Blowhole Point since 1887. The tower itself is closed to visitors, but the grounds around it are open, and there is no entry fee to wander the point, take photos and look down over the harbour. The old Assistant Keeper's House beside it is now the [Pilot's Cottage](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-history-and-heritage/) Museum, run by the Kiama Historical Society and open Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm. The Kiama Visitor Information Centre is on the same point and opens daily except Christmas Day. Drop in for local advice, or download the free [Kiama Coast Walk map](https://kiama.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kiama-Coast-Walk-Map-2024-1.pdf) before you go. See our [Kiama Lighthouse guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-lighthouse/) for its history. ### Kiama Visitor Information Centre Blowhole Point Road, Kiama Local advice, maps and event tickets, next to the lighthouse. Open daily except Christmas Day. Phone 1300 654 262. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/listings/info-services/kiama-visitor-information-centre)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiama%20Visitor%20Information%20Centre%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20Road%2C%20Kiama%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Kiama%20Visitor%20Information%20Centre%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20Road%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Kiama%20Visitor%20Information%20Centre%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20Road%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Walk a section of the Kiama Coast Walk Photo: Maurice van Creij, [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Kiama_coastal_walk_-_panoramio_(13).jpg) The Kiama Coast Walk runs about 20 km from the mouth of the [Minnamurra River](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/minnamurra-river/), through Kiama, to [Werri Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/werri-beach/) in Gerringong. It is free and made up of shorter linked walks, so pick one section rather than the whole thing: - North: Minnamurra River to Kiama Blowhole, 8.5 km, about 3 hours, medium. - Mid: Kiama Blowhole to Loves Bay, 6 km, about 1.5 hours, medium to hard. - South: Loves Bay to Gerringong, 6 km, about 2 hours, medium to hard, with plenty of climbs. The north section starts at Minnamurra station, so you can catch the train up and walk back into town. The south section leaves from Loves Bay, near Easts Beach, which is close to the apartments. Destination Kiama notes the Gerringong Bowling Club runs a Walk + Eat + Ride lunch special that includes a lift back to Kiama if you spend at least $20 there. Call (02) 4234 1414 to check. Fill up at the free water stations along the way, take your rubbish with you, and read our [Kiama Coast Walk guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-coast-walk/) or the wider [walks in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/walks-in-kiama/) list. ## Swim at the beaches and ocean rock pools Photo: Mathew Toll, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Ocean_Pool,_Kiama,_New_South_Wales.jpg) Every beach in Kiama is free. [Easts Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/easts-beach-kiama/) is a 15-minute walk from the apartments and Kendalls Beach is 16 minutes. Surf Beach sits in the middle of town. Swim between the flags when the beach is patrolled, and check [Beachsafe](https://beachsafe.org.au/) for patrol times and hazards first. Kiama also has free ocean rock pools: - Continental Pool: a 50 m pool at the north end of Black Beach Reserve, with child change facilities, amenities and disabled access. Park on Shoalhaven Street. - Blowhole Point Pool: on the north side of Blowhole Point, with a rock floor and a shallow wading area that suits young children. - Boat Harbour and South Werri (Ourie) pools: two more in Gerringong, about 10 minutes' drive south. Ocean pools change with the tide and swell, so look before you jump in. Our [Kiama rock pools guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/kiama-rock-pools/) and [Kiama beaches guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/) have the detail. ## Explore Bombo Headland and Cathedral Rocks Photo: Robert Montgomery, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%5E2317_Bombo_Quarry_-_Flickr_-_Rmonty119.jpg) Two free geological sights sit just north of town. At Bombo Headland, blue metal quarrying in the 1880s and 1900s left tall basalt columns that Destination Kiama says feel like walking on the moon. Council's reserve is off Cliff Drive, with parking off Hutchison Street in [Kiama Downs](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/kiama-downs/), and has unpaved walking tracks. The site does not suit people with access needs, so wear shoes with grip. There is also an off-leash dog area on the headland, overlooking Bombo Beach. Cathedral Rocks are basalt stacks at the southern end of Jones Beach, about 9 minutes' drive (7.6 km) from the apartments. Explore them from the sand at low tide, or look down from the Coast Walk above. Both spots are popular with photographers at sunrise. See our [Bombo](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/bombo/), [Cathedral Rocks](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/cathedral-rocks/) and [Kiama sunrise and sunset](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/kiama-sunrise-sunset/) guides. ## Drive up to Saddleback Mountain and the lookouts Photo: Matt Roberts, ABC, [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:View_from_Saddleback_Mountain.jpg) Saddleback Mountain lookout on Jack Cleary Memorial Drive is free and about 9 minutes' drive (6.8 km) from the apartments. On a clear day you see from Cronulla in the north to Milton in the south. The north-facing platform is off the main car park, and a second platform is a little further up. The drive passes some of the area's historic dry stone walls. For a free bush walk, the Hoddles Track starts at the lookout and follows green marker posts west into the escarpment. It is steep and can be slippery, so wear proper shoes. Destination Kiama lists it as closed because of fallen trees and track maintenance, so check before you go. Closer to the coast, Mt Pleasant Lookout looks south over Gerringong, and the Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Memorial overlooks Seven Mile Beach, where the first flight across the Tasman Sea set off. Our [Kiama lookouts guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-lookouts/) and [Saddleback Mountain guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/saddleback-mountain/) list them all. ## Spot whales from free lookouts, May to November Photo: WalkingKooka (still from video), [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Humpback_whale_mother_and_calf_south_of_Gerringong_Boat_Harbour,_NSW,_Australia.webm) Humpbacks head north past Kiama from about May to July and come back south with their calves from September to November. You don't need a cruise to see them. Destination Kiama names six land-based spots, from south to north: - Black Head Reserve, Gerroa - Gerringong whale watching platform - Blowhole Point, Kiama - Kiama Harbour, where whales sometimes come close to shore - Bombo Headland - Minnamurra whale watching platform, on the Coast Walk Blowhole Point and the harbour are about a 35-minute walk or 5 minutes' drive from the apartments, and Minnamurra Headland is about 12 minutes by car. NSW National Parks' Wild About Whales app posts recent sightings. More in our [whale watching Kiama guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/whale-watching-kiama/). ## Spend a free afternoon in town Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hindmarsh_Park_-_panoramio.jpg) Hindmarsh Park at 107 Terralong Street is Kiama's town park. Its playground was upgraded in 2024 and now has rope towers, slides, an inclusive trampoline and seesaw, an accessible carousel, a climbing wall, sand and water play and toddler springers. You'll also find a barbecue, picnic tables and shelters, shade, toilets and a drinking fountain. It is a good base for [things to do in Kiama with kids](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-kiama-with-kids/). From the park, walk down to the harbour, then along Collins Street to the historic terrace houses, built for quarry workers in 1886 and now home to eateries, craft, collectables and clothing shops. Browsing costs nothing. See our [Kiama Harbour guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-harbour/) for the rest of the waterfront. ### Hindmarsh Park 107 Terralong Street, Kiama Council park with a playground upgraded in 2024, a barbecue, picnic tables, toilets and a drinking fountain. [Website](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Parks-playgrounds-and-reserves/Hindmarsh-Park)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hindmarsh%20Park%2C%20107%20Terralong%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Hindmarsh%20Park%2C%20107%20Terralong%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Hindmarsh%20Park%2C%20107%20Terralong%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Catch a free film, talk or market Photo: Aliaretiree, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Library.jpg) Kiama Library at 7 Railway Parade runs Friday Flicks, a free film for ages 15 and over on the third Friday of each month, from 3pm to 5pm. The remaining 2026 dates are 20 November and 18 December. Bookings are essential and open at 9.30am on the 1st of each month through the library website, or call (02) 4233 1133. The library also runs free programs such as Baby Storytime at Kiama and Toddler Tales at Gerringong Library. Every Monday from 2pm to 4pm, Kiama U3A hosts free talks at the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, 28 Meehan Drive. Destination Kiama lists them on its What's On page. The markets are free to browse: - Kiama Farmers' Market: 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. It is a 23-minute walk from the apartments. - Kiama Seaside Markets: Black Beach Reserve, third Sunday of the month, 9am to 3pm. Coming up: 15 November, an extra market on 29 November, and 20 December. - Gerringong Rotary Markets: third Saturday, 8.30am to 1.30pm. - Jamberoo Village Markets: last Sunday, 9am to 1pm. Times change, so check before you go. Our [Kiama markets guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-markets/) and [Kiama events guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/kiama-events/) track what's on, and Kiama Council lists community events on its [events page](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events). ### Kiama Library 7 Railway Parade, Kiama Free Friday Flicks on the third Friday of the month for ages 15 and over, plus free children's programs. Open Monday to Saturday. Phone (02) 4233 1133. [Website](https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiama%20Library%2C%207%20Railway%20Parade%2C%20Kiama%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Kiama%20Library%2C%207%20Railway%20Parade%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Kiama%20Library%2C%207%20Railway%20Parade%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Kiama Farmers' Market Manning Street, Kiama Weekly local produce market at Coronation Park every Wednesday, 3pm to 6pm in daylight saving time and 2pm to 5pm the rest of the year. Phone 0431 823 078. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/listings/events/kiama-farmers-market)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiama%20Farmers%20Market%2C%20Manning%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Kiama%20Farmers'%20Market%2C%20Manning%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Kiama%20Farmers'%20Market%2C%20Manning%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Kiama Seaside Markets Black Beach Reserve, Kiama Monthly market on the third Sunday, 9am to 3pm, run by the Kiama Business Network. Phone 0457 773 063. [Website](https://kiamabusinessnetwork.com.au/kiama-seaside-markets/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Black%20Beach%20Reserve%2C%20Kiama%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Kiama%20Seaside%20Markets%2C%20Black%20Beach%20Reserve%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Kiama%20Seaside%20Markets%2C%20Black%20Beach%20Reserve%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Visit the free museum in Gerringong Photo: NotTarts, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gerringong_from_South_Head.jpg) Ten minutes' drive south, the Gerringong Heritage Museum at 10 Blackwood Street tells the story of the town in the old School of Arts building. Entry is free, with donations welcome. It opens Friday and Saturday, 11am to 3pm, and children 12 and under must come with an adult. Pair it with Werri Beach and the South Werri pool. See our [Gerringong guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/gerringong/). ### Gerringong Heritage Museum 10 Blackwood Street, Gerringong Free local history museum, donations welcome. Open Friday and Saturday, 11am to 3pm. [Website](https://www.gerringonghistory.org.au/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gerringong%20Heritage%20Museum%2C%2010%20Blackwood%20Street%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Gerringong%20Heritage%20Museum%2C%2010%20Blackwood%20Street%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Gerringong%20Heritage%20Museum%2C%2010%20Blackwood%20Street%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Know which nearby sights charge a fee Photo: Yatua, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bridge_at_Minnamurra_Rainforest.jpg) A few popular stops are not free. Minnamurra Rainforest in Budderoo National Park charges $12 per vehicle per day, and the fee applies in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Gates open 9am to 5pm, and the park can close in bad weather or high fire danger, so check the NSW National Parks alerts before you drive. Bus or taxi arrivals pay $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child. Our [Minnamurra Rainforest guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/minnamurra-rainforest/) has the walks. [Jamberoo Action Park](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/jamberoo-action-park/) and whale cruises are paid too. For wet days, see [rainy day things to do in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/rainy-day-things-to-do-in-kiama/). ## Stay close to the free stuff Stay at Kiama Ridge Waters and plenty on this list is on foot. From our three-bedroom holiday apartments at 2 Surfleet Place, Easts Beach is a 15-minute walk, the Little Blowhole about 20 minutes, and the town centre and station about 27 minutes. The apartments are not on the beach and don't have ocean views, but each one has a full kitchen, which keeps a free-things holiday cheap, and most of them welcome pets. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out by 10am. Browse the [apartments](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/), see [pet-friendly stays](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/pet-friendly/), or check dates on the [booking page](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/book/). ### Staying at Kiama Ridge Waters Kiama Ridge Waters is about a 20-minute walk from the Little Blowhole and 15 minutes from Easts Beach, with three-bedroom apartments and full kitchens. 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 the Kiama Blowhole free?** Yes. Destination Kiama says there is no charge to view the Kiama Blowhole or the Little Blowhole, and both can be visited 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The main blowhole is strongest in a south-east swell, and the Little Blowhole in a north-east swell. **What free things can you do in Kiama with kids?** Try the upgraded Hindmarsh Park playground, the shallow wading area at Blowhole Point rock pool, the Little Blowhole and the beaches between the flags. Kiama Library runs free Baby Storytime sessions, and Gerringong Library runs free Toddler Tales. Hindmarsh Park also has a barbecue, toilets and a drinking fountain. **Is the Kiama Coast Walk free?** Yes. The walk runs about 20 km from the Minnamurra River to Werri Beach, with no fee. Destination Kiama says there are free water refill stations along the route. Most people walk one of the three sections, which take between 1.5 and 3 hours. **Is Minnamurra Rainforest free?** No. NSW National Parks charges $12 per vehicle per day in the Minnamurra Rainforest area of Budderoo National Park, or $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child if you arrive by bus or taxi. Gates open 9am to 5pm, and the park can close in bad weather. **Are there free events in Kiama?** Yes. Kiama Library screens a free film for ages 15 and over on the third Friday of each month at 3pm, and Kiama U3A runs free talks every Monday from 2pm to 4pm. The weekly farmers' market and monthly Seaside Markets are free to browse. 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: Iconic wonders](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders) - [Destination Kiama: Blowholes](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders/blow-holes) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Blowhole listing](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/kiama-blowhole) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Lighthouse listing](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/kiama-lighthouse) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Coast Walk](https://kiama.com.au/experience/nature-walks-wildlife/kiama-coast-walk) - [Destination Kiama: Rockpools](https://kiama.com.au/experience/beaches-swimming/rockpools) - [Destination Kiama: Bombo Headland](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/bombo-headland-kiama) - [Destination Kiama: Lookouts](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders/lookouts) - [Destination Kiama: Saddleback Mountain](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders/saddleback-mountain) - [Destination Kiama: Whale watching](https://kiama.com.au/whale-watching) - [Destination Kiama: What's On](https://kiama.com.au/whats-on) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Farmers' Market](https://kiama.com.au/listings/events/kiama-farmers-market) - [Destination Kiama: Gerringong Rotary Markets](https://kiama.com.au/listings/events/gerringong-rotary-markets-2) - [Destination Kiama: Jamberoo Village Markets](https://kiama.com.au/listings/events/jamberoo-village-markets) - [Destination Kiama: Monday Talks at Kiama U3A](https://kiama.com.au/listings/events/monday-talks-at-kiama-u3a) - [Destination Kiama: Pilot's Cottage Museum](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/pilots-cottage-museum) - [Destination Kiama: Historic Terrace Houses](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/historic-terrace-houses) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Visitor Information Centre](https://kiama.com.au/listings/info-services/kiama-visitor-information-centre) - [Kiama Business Network: Kiama Seaside Markets](https://kiamabusinessnetwork.com.au/kiama-seaside-markets/) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Seaside Markets](https://kiama.com.au/listings/events/kiama-seaside-markets-2) - [Kiama Council: Hindmarsh Park](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Parks-playgrounds-and-reserves/Hindmarsh-Park) - [Kiama Council: Bombo Headland](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Parks-playgrounds-and-reserves/Bombo-Headland) - [Kiama Council: Events](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events) - [Kiama Library](https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/) - [Kiama Library: Friday Flicks 2026](https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events/Adults-events/Friday-Flicks-Kiama-Library-2026) - [NSW National Parks: Budderoo National Park](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/budderoo-national-park) - [Gerringong and District Historical Society](https://www.gerringonghistory.org.au/) - [Beachsafe](https://beachsafe.org.au/) ## Keep exploring Kiama [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/)[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/) [All things to do guides](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/)