# Kiama Leisure Centre and Rainy Day Things to Do in Kiama URL: https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/rainy-day-things-to-do-in-kiama/ Last updated: 2026-10-16 # Rainy day ideas in Kiama, starting at the Kiama Leisure Centre On a wet day, head to the Kiama Leisure Centre at 1 Havilah Place for its heated 25 m indoor pool, toddler pool, spa and sauna, about 5 minutes' drive from Kiama Ridge Waters. Then fill the day with Kiama Library, the Pilot's Cottage Museum, Gerringong Heritage Museum, a pottery class, a winery lunch or Minnamurra Rainforest. [](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 · 7 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: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_The_Pilots_Cottage_Museum_seen_from_the_north.jpg) ## Plan a wet day around what's open Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Storm_Bay_seen_from_the_northwest_3.jpg) Rain on the Kiama coast rarely means a lost day. The town has a council-run indoor pool, a library with free monthly films, two small history museums, [galleries](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/kiama-arts-and-culture/) and a cluster of breweries, wineries and studios around [Gerringong](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/gerringong/), 10 minutes south. Many of these places keep short or weekend-only hours, so match the day of the week to the list below before you set out. Hours here come from each venue's own site or Destination Kiama, and they change, so check before you go. Place | Open (check before you go) | From Kiama Ridge Waters | Kiama Leisure Centre pool | Daily, from 5.30am on weekdays | About 5 min drive (3.5 km) | Kiama Library | Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday | About 3 min drive, 28 min walk (2.3 km) | [Pilot's Cottage](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-history-and-heritage/) Museum | Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm | About 4 min drive, 32 min walk (2.7 km) | Sevenmarks Gallery | Friday and Saturday, or by appointment | Under 10 min walk | Gerringong Heritage Museum | Friday and Saturday, 11am to 3pm | About 9 min drive (9.1 km) | Crooked River Estate cellar door | Tuesday to Sunday | About 9 min drive | HARS Aviation Museum | Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm | About 20 min drive (21 km) | Minnamurra Rainforest | 9am to 5pm daily | About 25 min drive (18 km) | ## Swim indoors at the Kiama Leisure Centre Photo: WikiFix2007, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Melbourne_Sports_and_Aquatic_Centre.jpg) The Kiama Leisure Centre is Kiama Council's indoor pool and fitness centre at 1 Havilah Place. It's the most reliable wet-weather option in town, and it's about a 5-minute drive (3.5 km) from the apartments, or a 41-minute walk. Inside there's a heated 25 m lap pool (0.95 to 1.7 m deep, 27 to 28 degrees), a heated 12.7 m toddler pool (0.7 to 0.9 m deep, 30 degrees), a spa and a sauna. The centre also has a gym, group fitness classes, daily aqua aerobics, casual court hire and a creche. Trained lifeguards staff the pools. Council takes spa and sauna bookings through its online portal. ### Check the Kiama Leisure Centre opening hours Day | Pool | Gym | Monday to Thursday | 5.30am to 9pm (pool closes 8.45pm) | 5.30am to 9pm | Friday | 5.30am to 7pm | 5.30am to 8pm | Saturday | 7am to 5.30pm | 7am to 5.30pm | Sunday | 9am to 5.30pm | 9am to 5.30pm | Public holidays | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 4pm | The centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day. Council notes that lane availability has changed during Term 4 because of school group bookings, so check the lane and court availability page if you want to swim laps. Casual swim, spa, sauna and gym prices are on Council's pricing page. Call (02) 4232 1877 before you go. ### Book the kids into Pool Toy The inflatable Pool Toy runs every Sunday year-round from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the school holidays (not public holidays). Children must be 5 or older and pass a swim test first: jump in feet first, tread water for 15 seconds, then swim 15 m in a competent stroke. It's a good fit for the [things to do in Kiama with kids](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-kiama-with-kids/) list when the beach is off. ### Kiama Leisure Centre 1 Havilah Place, Kiama Council-run indoor centre with a heated 25 m pool, toddler pool, spa, sauna, gym and creche. Phone (02) 4232 1877. [Website](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Kiama-Leisure-Centre)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiama%20Leisure%20Centre%2C%201%20Havilah%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Kiama%20Leisure%20Centre%2C%201%20Havilah%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Kiama%20Leisure%20Centre%2C%201%20Havilah%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Settle into Kiama Library and catch a free film Photo: Aliaretiree, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Library.jpg) Kiama Library sits at 7 Railway Parade, a 28-minute walk or 3-minute drive from the apartments, close to the station. It's warm and dry, with WiFi, public computers, printing and scanning, study and work spaces, and air conditioning and heating. It's open 9.30am to 5pm on weekdays (7pm on Tuesdays) and 9.30am to 1pm on Saturday, and closed on Sunday. On the third Friday of each month the library runs Friday Flicks, a free film in the Library Auditorium for ages 15 and over. Doors open at 2.45pm for a 3pm start, and screenings run to about 5pm. The last two screenings for 2026 are on 20 November and 18 December. Seats are limited, so book on TryBooking, by phone on (02) 4233 1133 or at the front desk. Bookings and the film details open at 9.30am on the 1st of each month, or the next day the library is open. The library says you're welcome to bring a seat cushion. The library's Gerringong branch is part of the GLaM hub at 8 Blackwood Street, Gerringong, next to the Gerringong Heritage Museum. ### Kiama Library 7 Railway Parade, Kiama Public library with WiFi, computers and study spaces, plus free Friday Flicks screenings on the third Friday of the month. 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) ## Step inside Kiama's two small history museums Photo: Unknown, [Public domain](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Pilots_Cottage_circa_1890.jpg) The Pilot's Cottage Museum on Blowhole Point is a restored 1881 cottage run by the Kiama Historical Society. Its maritime and regional collection covers shipping, the cedar industry and the basalt quarries that built the town. Destination Kiama lists it as open Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm, so call 02 4232 2492 to check before you go. It sits next to the Kiama Visitor Information Centre, which is open daily except Christmas Day. Staff there can help with maps, ideas and tickets, and there's a cafe and public toilets. When the swell is up, you can watch the [Kiama Blowhole](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-blowhole/) from behind the fences, then step back under cover. Keep that visit short in heavy weather and wear shoes with grip. Ten minutes south, the Gerringong Heritage Museum fills the old School of Arts building at 10 Blackwood Street with a permanent exhibition, The Story of Gerringong. Special exhibitions run in the GLaM Gallery next door. It's open Friday and Saturday, 11am to 3pm, and entry is free, with donations welcome. Children 12 and under must be with an adult. ### Pilot's Cottage Museum Blowhole Point Road, Kiama Maritime and regional museum in an 1881 cottage, run by the Kiama Historical Society. Weekends 11am to 3pm per Destination Kiama. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/pilots-cottage-museum)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pilot's%20Cottage%20Museum%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=Pilot's%20Cottage%20Museum%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20Road%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Pilot's%20Cottage%20Museum%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20Road%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Kiama Visitor Information Centre Blowhole Point Road, Kiama Free maps, local advice, event tickets and a gift shop. 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) ### Gerringong Heritage Museum 10 Blackwood Street, Gerringong Free museum in the School of Arts with the permanent exhibition The Story of Gerringong. 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) ## Browse galleries and the Collins Street terraces Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Collins_Street_wooden_terraces_1.jpg) The row of historic wooden terrace houses on Collins Street now holds small shops and cafes, and makes an easy hour of browsing with a coffee in the middle. Our [Kiama cafes guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-cafes/) lists places to sit out a downpour. For contemporary art, Sevenmarks Gallery at 7 Marks Street is under 10 minutes' walk from the apartments. It opens Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm, or by appointment, with changing exhibitions. ### Sevenmarks Gallery 7 Marks Street, Kiama Contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions. Open Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm, or by appointment. [Website](https://www.sevenmarksgallery.com/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sevenmarks%20Gallery%2C%207%20Marks%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Sevenmarks%20Gallery%2C%207%20Marks%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Sevenmarks%20Gallery%2C%207%20Marks%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Make something at a pottery class Photo: Kritzolina, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pottery_at_the_Chokhi_Dhani_Resort_Panchkula_32.jpg) Destination Kiama points rainy-day visitors to local workshops, from clay and ceramics to candles and jewellery. Its [workshops page](https://kiama.com.au/whats-on/workshops) lists [what's on](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/kiama-events/). Soul Clay Studios in Gerringong runs beginner taster sessions, including Saturday Soul Sessions and hands-on handbuilding, as well as weekly wheel-throwing classes. Its listed sessions are for ages 18 and over, with occasional school holiday sessions for children aged 8 to 17. Book ahead online. ### Soul Clay Studios Unit 3, 51 Rowlins Road, Gerringong Pottery studio with one-off beginner sessions and weekly classes for ages 18 and over. Phone 0405 465 301. [Website](https://www.soulclaystudios.com.au)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Soul%20Clay%20Studios%2C%2051%20Rowlins%20Road%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Soul%20Clay%20Studios%2C%20Unit%203%2C%2051%20Rowlins%20Road%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Soul%20Clay%20Studios%2C%20Unit%203%2C%2051%20Rowlins%20Road%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Taste local wine and beer under cover Photo: emmett anderson, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gerringong_NSW_View.jpg) A long lunch is a fair answer to a grey day. Both of these are about 9 minutes' drive south from Kiama Ridge Waters, so book a driver or a taxi if everyone wants to taste. Crooked River Estate at 11 Willowvale Road, Gerringong, has a cellar door open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am and a restaurant for lunch. Its site lists a guided tasting that includes estate-grown releases. Restaurant hours change with daylight saving, so check the website or call (02) 4234 0975. Stoic Brewing pours its own beers and ciders at its Gerringong taproom on Rowlins Road, and Destination Kiama notes food trucks on most weekends. For more cellar doors, see our [wineries near Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/wineries-near-kiama/) guide. ### Crooked River Estate 11 Willowvale Road, Gerringong Family winery with a cellar door, guided tastings and a restaurant. Cellar door closed Mondays. [Website](https://crookedriverestate.com.au/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crooked%20River%20Estate%2C%2011%20Willowvale%20Road%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Crooked%20River%20Estate%2C%2011%20Willowvale%20Road%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Crooked%20River%20Estate%2C%2011%20Willowvale%20Road%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Stoic Brewing 6/45 Rowlins Road, Gerringong Microbrewery taproom with its own beers and ciders. Check opening times on its website. [Website](https://www.stoicbrewing.com.au/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stoic%20Brewing%2C%2045%20Rowlins%20Road%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Stoic%20Brewing%2C%206%2F45%20Rowlins%20Road%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Stoic%20Brewing%2C%206%2F45%20Rowlins%20Road%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Tour historic aircraft at HARS Photo: Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Boeing_747-400,_English_Electric_Canberra_%26_Lockheed_P2H_(P2V-7)_Neptune_(17528633486).jpg) The HARS Aviation Museum is at Shellharbour Airport, 54 Airport Road, Albion Park Rail, about 20 minutes' drive north. It's open every day from 9.30am to 3.30pm except Christmas and airshow days, and visits are by guided tour, with the last tour at 2pm. Groups of 10 or more need to book, and booking online is wise in the school holidays. The collection includes a CAC Sabre, a Consolidated Catalina and a replica of the Fokker Southern Cross. Check entry fees on the HARS website before you go. It pairs well with an afternoon in [Shellharbour](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/shellharbour/). ### HARS Aviation Museum 54 Airport Road, Albion Park Rail Aviation museum at Shellharbour Airport with guided tours of historic aircraft. Open daily 9.30am to 3.30pm, last tour 2pm. [Website](https://www.hars.org.au/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HARS%20Aviation%20Museum%2C%2054%20Airport%20Road%2C%20Albion%20Park%20Rail%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=HARS%20Aviation%20Museum%2C%2054%20Airport%20Road%2C%20Albion%20Park%20Rail%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=HARS%20Aviation%20Museum%2C%2054%20Airport%20Road%2C%20Albion%20Park%20Rail%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Walk Minnamurra Rainforest in light rain Photo: Yatua, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bridge_at_Minnamurra_Rainforest.jpg) Light rain suits a rainforest. Minnamurra Rainforest in Budderoo National Park is about 25 minutes' drive (18 km) from the apartments, and the 1.6 km [Lyrebird](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-wildlife-and-nature-walks/) Loop runs on an elevated walkway and paved tracks with suspension bridges, under a shaded canopy. NSW National Parks suggests 30 minutes to an hour. It's open 9am to 5pm daily (last access 4pm), and vehicle entry is $12 per day. The park can close in poor weather, so check the [Budderoo National Park alerts](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/budderoo-national-park/local-alerts) before you leave. Our [Minnamurra Rainforest guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/minnamurra-rainforest/) has more on the walks. You can reach the Minnamurra Falls walk from the Lyrebird Loop, so allow an extra hour for both. Destination Kiama also suggests a waterfall road trip on wet days, taking in Carrington Falls, Belmore Falls and Fitzroy Falls on the escarpment. ## Stay in when the weather sets in Sometimes the right call is a slow day indoors. Cook a long lunch in the full kitchen, with its oven and gas cooktop, and sit down together at the dining table for six. Each of the three-bedroom apartments at Kiama Ridge Waters has ducted heating and cooling, Wi-Fi and a TV with free-to-air and streaming apps. There's a laundry with a washer and dryer for wet gear, and a covered balcony for watching the rain. See the [apartments](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/), or check dates on the [booking page](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/book/). If the sun comes out, [Easts Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/easts-beach-kiama/) is a 15-minute walk away. Our [Kiama weather guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/kiama-weather/) shows what to expect each season. ### Staying at Kiama Ridge Waters Kiama Ridge Waters is about 5 minutes by car from the Kiama Leisure Centre and 3 minutes from Kiama Library, so the main wet-weather options are a short drive away. 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 **What are the Kiama Leisure Centre opening hours?** Kiama Council lists the pool open 5.30am to 9pm Monday to Thursday (pool closes 8.45pm), 5.30am to 7pm Friday, 7am to 5.30pm Saturday, 9am to 5.30pm Sunday and 9am to 4pm on public holidays. It's closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day. **Is the Kiama Leisure Centre pool heated?** Yes. Council says the indoor 25 m lap pool is heated to 27 to 28 degrees and the 12.7 m toddler pool to 30 degrees. There's also a spa and a sauna. Spa and sauna sessions are booked through Council's online portal. Call (02) 4232 1877 to check lane availability. **Does Kiama Leisure Centre have a gym?** Yes. The centre has a gym with weights, cardio equipment and group fitness classes, plus personal training. On weekdays the gym opens at 5.30am. Council lists staff supervision on weekdays only, 9.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30am to 2.30pm on Friday. **Where can I see a film in Kiama?** Kiama Library runs free Friday Flicks screenings for ages 15 and over on the third Friday of each month at 3pm, in the Library Auditorium at 7 Railway Parade. Bookings are essential because seats are limited. The last two 2026 screenings are on 20 November and 18 December. **What can kids do in Kiama when it rains?** Book the Pool Toy session at the Kiama Leisure Centre, which runs on Sundays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and on some school-holiday weekdays for swimmers 5 and over. The toddler pool is heated to 30 degrees. Kiama Library also runs school holiday activities. 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 - [Kiama Council: Kiama Leisure Centre](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Kiama-Leisure-Centre) - [Kiama Council: Contact us and opening hours, Kiama Leisure Centre](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Kiama-Leisure-Centre/Contact-Us-and-Opening-Hours-Kiama-Leisure-Centre) - [Kiama Council: Pool and aquatics](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Kiama-Leisure-Centre/Pool-and-aquatics) - [Kiama Council: Pricing, casual, passes and memberships](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Kiama-Leisure-Centre/Pricing-casual-passes-and-memberships) - [Kiama Library: Branches](https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Using-the-library/Branches) - [Soul Clay Studios](https://www.soulclaystudios.com.au/) - [Crooked River Estate: Cellar door](https://crookedriverestate.com.au/experiences/cellar-door/) - [Kiama Council: Pool Toy](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events/Events-Leisure-Centre/Pool-Toy) - [Kiama Library: Kiama branch](https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Using-the-library/Branches/Kiama-Library) - [Kiama Library: Friday Flicks 2026](https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events/Adults-events/Friday-Flicks-Kiama-Library-2026) - [Destination Kiama: Rainy Day Escapades](https://kiama.com.au/rainy-day-escapades) - [Destination Kiama: Pilot's Cottage Museum](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/pilots-cottage-museum) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Visitor Information Centre](https://kiama.com.au/listings/info-services/kiama-visitor-information-centre) - [Destination Kiama: Soul Clay Studios](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/soul-clay-studios) - [Gerringong & District Historical Society: Gerringong Heritage Museum](https://www.gerringonghistory.org.au/) - [Sevenmarks Gallery: Contact](https://www.sevenmarksgallery.com/contact) - [Crooked River Estate](https://crookedriverestate.com.au/) - [Stoic Brewing](https://www.stoicbrewing.com.au/) - [HARS Aviation Museum](https://www.hars.org.au/) - [NSW National Parks: Minnamurra Rainforest](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/lyrebird-loop-walk) ## Keep exploring Kiama [Things to do ### Things to do in Kiama with kids, by the sea and in the rainforest Things to do in Kiama with kids: the Blowhole, ocean pools with toddler wading areas, Hindmarsh Park, Minnamurra Rainforest, Jamberoo and rainy-day ideas. 8 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-kiama-with-kids/)[Landmarks and walks ### Minnamurra Rainforest guide to the falls walk, fees and hours Minnamurra Rainforest guide: the Lyrebird Loop, the 4.2 km Minnamurra Falls walk, $12 vehicle entry, gate hours and tips, 25 minutes' drive from Kiama. 8 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/minnamurra-rainforest/)[Eat and drink ### Visit the wineries near Kiama in Gerringong and around Berry Wineries near Kiama include Crooked River Estate in Gerringong, 10 minutes away, and Silos, Two Figs and Coolangatta Estate near Berry, with hours and tours. 6 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/wineries-near-kiama/) [All things to do guides](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/)