# Things to Do in Kiama in Winter | Whales and Walks URL: https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-kiama-in-winter/ Last updated: 2026-10-16 # Things to do in Kiama in winter, with whales and waterfalls The top things to do in Kiama in winter are watching humpback whales from free headland platforms (late May to July northbound), driving up Saddleback Mountain on a clear day, walking a section of the Kiama Coast Walk, seeing Minnamurra and Carrington falls after rain, and the July Winter Street Festival. Days average about 17 to 18°C. [](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: Geekstreet, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Harbour.jpg) ## Pack for mild days and cool nights Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Storm_Bay_seen_from_the_northwest_3.jpg) Winter on the Kiama coast is mild. The Bureau of Meteorology station on [Bombo Headland](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/bombo/), just north of town, has averaged highs of 17 to 18°C and lows of 10 to 11°C in June, July and August since 2001. Rain days drop as the season goes on, and August has the fewest of any month. Month | Average high | Average low | Average rain | Rain days (1 mm or more) | June | 17.7°C | 11.4°C | 95 mm | 7.4 | July | 17.3°C | 10.3°C | 89 mm | 6.1 | August | 18.1°C | 10.8°C | 75 mm | 5.6 | The wind on the headlands makes it feel colder than the numbers suggest, so bring a windproof jacket, a beanie for early starts and shoes with grip for wet rock. Destination Kiama describes the season as crisp coastal mornings, big ocean swells and misty escarpments. Our [Kiama weather guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/kiama-weather/) has the full year. ## Watch humpbacks pass the headlands Photo: Lzhou1, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gerringong_and_Werri_Beach.jpg) Whale season is the main reason to come in winter. Destination Kiama says humpback and southern right whales pass the coast from about May to November. Humpbacks head north from late May to July, then return south, often mothers with calves, from September to November. Minke, sperm and blue whales turn up now and then. You don't need a boat. Six free lookouts run along the coast between [Minnamurra](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/minnamurra/) and [Gerroa](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/gerroa/), and all of them are a short drive from Kiama Ridge Waters: - Blowhole Point, Kiama: about 35 minutes' walk (2.8 km) or 5 minutes' drive. Destination Kiama says it's a good spot for southern right whales, which blow a sudden spray of vapour. - [Kiama Harbour](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-harbour/): next to Blowhole Point. Destination Kiama says family groups of whales often come closer to shore here. - Bombo Headland: a dog-friendly headland and beach on the north side of town. - Minnamurra Whale Watching Platform: an elevated platform on Minnamurra Headland, beside the Minnamurra to Kiama walking track and cycleway. About 11 minutes' drive (8.7 km). - [Gerringong](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/gerringong/) Whale Watching Platform: on the cliffs above Gerringong, reached from Belinda Street near the cemetery, about 9 minutes' drive (8.6 km). It's a five-minute walk into Gerringong for coffee. - Black Head Reserve, Gerroa: a rocky outcrop with long views north and south, about 16 minutes' drive (12.6 km). Whales can pass at any hour. Check NSW National Parks' Wild About Whales app for recent local sightings, bring binoculars, and look for a steeply arched back as a humpback dives. The Minnamurra and Gerringong platforms are both listed as not catering for people with access needs. Our [whale watching in Kiama guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/whale-watching-kiama/) covers cruises and the rules for getting close on the water. ### Gerringong Whale Watching Platform Belinda Street, Gerringong Elevated platform on the cliffs above Gerringong, with a car park. Northbound whales late May to July, southbound September to November. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/gerringong-whale-watching-platform)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gerringong%20Whale%20Watching%20Platform%2C%20Belinda%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%20Whale%20Watching%20Platform%2C%20Belinda%20Street%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Gerringong%20Whale%20Watching%20Platform%2C%20Belinda%20Street%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Minnamurra Whale Watching Platform Minnamurra Headland, Minnamurra Free elevated platform beside the Minnamurra to Kiama walking track, with a board that helps identify whale species. [Website](https://www.nsw.gov.au/visiting-and-exploring-nsw/locations-and-attractions/minnamurra-whale-watching-platform)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Minnamurra%20Whale%20Watching%20Platform%2C%20Minnamurra%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Minnamurra%20Whale%20Watching%20Platform%2C%20Minnamurra%20Headland%2C%20Minnamurra%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Minnamurra%20Whale%20Watching%20Platform%2C%20Minnamurra%20Headland%2C%20Minnamurra%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Black Head Reserve Gerroa Rocky headland lookout with wide sea views, listed by Destination Kiama as a whale-watching spot. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/whale-watching)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Black%20Head%20Reserve%2C%20Gerroa%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Black%20Head%20Reserve%2C%20Gerroa%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Black%20Head%20Reserve%2C%20Gerroa%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Drive up Saddleback Mountain on a clear morning Photo: Matt Roberts, ABC, [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:View_from_Saddleback_Mountain.jpg) Saddleback Mountain Lookout is on Jack Cleary Memorial Drive, off Saddleback Mountain Road, about 6 km south-west of Kiama. From the apartments it's about a 10-minute drive (7 km). Kiama Council and Destination Kiama both say that on a clear day you can see from Cronulla in the north to Milton in the south. Clear winter days suit it. There are two viewing platforms: a north-facing one by the main car park, and a southern one a little further up. Look out for the old dry stone walls along Saddleback Mountain Road on the way up. Destination Kiama counts nearly 400 historic dry stone walls in the municipality. If you want a walk, Hoddles Track starts at the lookout car park and follows green marker posts west to Mt Noorinan. It's steep in places and gets slippery after rain, so wear proper shoes. Our [Saddleback Mountain guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/saddleback-mountain/) has more detail, and [Kiama lookouts](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-lookouts/) lists other viewpoints. ### Saddleback Mountain Lookout Jack Cleary Memorial Drive, Kiama Free lookout with two viewing platforms, a car park and bins. Views from Cronulla to Milton on a clear day. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders/saddleback-mountain)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saddleback%20Mountain%20Lookout%2C%20Kiama%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Saddleback%20Mountain%20Lookout%2C%20Jack%20Cleary%20Memorial%20Drive%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Saddleback%20Mountain%20Lookout%2C%20Jack%20Cleary%20Memorial%20Drive%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,_nearing_Kiama_-_panoramio.jpg) Cool days are good walking weather. The Kiama Coast Walk runs about 20 km from Minnamurra to [Werri Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/werri-beach/) at Gerringong, in three sections: - North: [Minnamurra River](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/minnamurra-river/) to [Kiama Blowhole](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-blowhole/), 8.5 km, about 3 hours, medium grade. It passes the Minnamurra whale platform. - 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. Every section runs along the headlands, so you can watch for whales as you go. Destination Kiama notes that weather can change conditions on the south section, so check the forecast and turn back if the track is muddy. [Easts Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/easts-beach-kiama/) is a 15-minute walk from the apartments and close to the mid section. For maps, train connections and where to start, see our [Kiama Coast Walk guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-coast-walk/). ## Walk Minnamurra Rainforest after rain Photo: Philli b 123, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Minnamurra_Falls,_Budderoo_National_Park_NSW.jpg) Destination Kiama points winter visitors to the waterfalls and bushwalks of Budderoo National Park, and says Minnamurra Rainforest's waterfalls and gullies are at their fullest after rain. Minnamurra Rainforest is about 25 minutes' drive (18 km) from Kiama Ridge Waters, at 345 Minnamurra Falls Road, Jamberoo. NSW National Parks lists the Rainforest Centre as open 9am to 4pm daily (closed Christmas Day) and the gates as open 9am to 5pm. Vehicle entry is $12 per day. The Lyrebird Loop takes about an hour and suits children, and the Minnamurra Falls walk leads to several platforms with waterfall and canyon views. Last access is 3pm for the waterfall walk and 4pm for the Lyrebird Loop. The centre can close at short notice when the car park fills, so NPWS suggests visiting outside the 11am to 2pm peak. The old rainforest cafe is closed, but the centre sells hot drinks and light refreshments. Our [Minnamurra Rainforest guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/minnamurra-rainforest/) has the details. ### Minnamurra Rainforest Centre 345 Minnamurra Falls Road, Jamberoo NPWS visitor centre with the Lyrebird Loop and Minnamurra Falls walks. $12 vehicle entry. Phone 02 4236 0469. [Website](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/visitor-centres/minnamurra-rainforest-centre)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Minnamurra%20Rainforest%20Centre%2C%20345%20Minnamurra%20Falls%20Road%2C%20Jamberoo%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Minnamurra%20Rainforest%20Centre%2C%20345%20Minnamurra%20Falls%20Road%2C%20Jamberoo%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Minnamurra%20Rainforest%20Centre%2C%20345%20Minnamurra%20Falls%20Road%2C%20Jamberoo%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Drive up the escarpment to Carrington Falls Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Budderoo_NP_Carrington_Falls_seen_from_Falls_View_1.jpg) Carrington Falls, in the same national park but up on the escarpment off Cloonty Road, drops more than 50 metres into the Kangaroo River. It's about 40 minutes' drive (33 km) from the apartments and has a car park, picnic area, toilets and an accessible track to a view of the falls. NPWS is running 1080 fox baiting around Carrington Falls and the Budderoo Plateau until 13 January 2027. The bait is lethal to dogs and cats, so leave pets at home. Check the [Budderoo National Park alerts](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/budderoo-national-park/local-alerts) before either trip, as the park can close in severe weather. ### Carrington Falls Cloonty Road, Budderoo National Park Waterfall dropping more than 50 metres into the Kangaroo River, with a car park, picnic area and toilets. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/carrington-falls)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carrington%20Falls%2C%20Budderoo%20National%20Park%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Carrington%20Falls%2C%20Cloonty%20Road%2C%20Budderoo%20National%20Park%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Carrington%20Falls%2C%20Cloonty%20Road%2C%20Budderoo%20National%20Park%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Time your trip for the Kiama Winter Street Festival Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Terralong_Street_seen_from_Rosebank_Place_to_the_southeast.jpg) Kiama's big winter event closes Terralong Street for a free afternoon and evening in July. The 2026 festival ran on Saturday 11 July from noon to 8pm, between Collins and Shoalhaven streets near Hindmarsh Park. The 2026 program had live music on an open street stage, circus and fire shows, a silent disco, a climbing wall, street curling, a mechanical snowboard, a dog parade, lantern-making for kids and a sculpture walk from Hindmarsh Park to Kiama Harbour. Activities were free, with food and drink extra. Shops on Terralong, Collins and Manning streets stayed open late, and pubs and clubs ran kick-on sessions into the night. Event parking was at the Kiama Leisure Centre with a free shuttle, and organisers warned that taxis and rideshare were limited. Hindmarsh Park is about a 33-minute walk (2.7 km) from Kiama Ridge Waters. Watch Destination Kiama's [festival page](https://kiama.com.au/kiama-winter-street-festival) for 2027 dates, and see our [Kiama events guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/kiama-events/) for the rest of the calendar. ## Warm up over lunch at a winery or an old pub Photo: OSX, [Public domain](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jamberoo_Pub,_12_Allowrie_Street,_Jamberoo,_New_South_Wales_(2012-01-15).jpg) A long lunch is a good way to end a cold morning on the headlands. Crooked River Estate at 11 Willowvale Road, Gerringong, about 10 minutes' drive south, runs its cellar door Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am, with Kick Back Fridays until 9pm. A guided tasting of six estate-grown wines is $20 per person, including a $10 cellar door credit. Its River restaurant takes bookings online. Destination Kiama also points winter visitors to a tasting at the historic Coolangatta Estate and to Stoic Brewing, whose Kiama Winter Pale Ale was poured at the 2026 festival. See [wineries near Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/wineries-near-kiama/) for more cellar doors. In town, the Grand Hotel at 49 Manning Street has been pouring since 1891. Its bistro is open from 11.30am daily, and it lists live music on Friday nights from 7pm. It's about a 25-minute walk (2.1 km) from the apartments. Inland, the Jamberoo Pub is 14 minutes' drive (11 km) away on Allowrie Street. It has a bistro using local produce, live music on some Sunday afternoons, and a room honouring Johnny Warren, the former Socceroo who lived in Jamberoo. It pairs well with Minnamurra Rainforest on the same day. Our [Kiama pubs guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-pubs/) covers the rest. Hours change, so check before you go. ### Crooked River Estate 11 Willowvale Road, Gerringong Winery with a cellar door, $20 guided tastings and the River restaurant. 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) ### The Grand Hotel Kiama 49 Manning Street, Kiama Pub established in 1891, with a bistro from 11.30am daily and live music on Friday nights. [Website](https://www.grandhotelkiama.com.au/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Grand%20Hotel%20Kiama%2C%2049%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=The%20Grand%20Hotel%20Kiama%2C%2049%20Manning%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=The%20Grand%20Hotel%20Kiama%2C%2049%20Manning%20Street%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Jamberoo Pub 12 Allowrie Street, Jamberoo Village pub with a bistro, live music on some Sundays and a Johnny Warren room. [Website](http://jamberoopub.com/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jamberoo%20Pub%2C%2012%20Allowrie%20Street%2C%20Jamberoo%20NSW)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Jamberoo%20Pub%2C%2012%20Allowrie%20Street%2C%20Jamberoo%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Jamberoo%20Pub%2C%2012%20Allowrie%20Street%2C%20Jamberoo%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Shop the markets and the town centre Photo: Maurice van Creij, [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coronation_Park_-_panoramio.jpg) The markets keep running through winter. The Kiama Farmers' Market is on every Wednesday afternoon on Manning Street, from 2pm. The Kiama Seaside Markets set up at Black Beach Reserve from 9am on the third Sunday of each month. Our [Kiama markets guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-markets/) lists Gerringong and Jamberoo markets too. Destination Kiama's winter list also includes local shops such as The Collective Beat, The Sea & Beau, Bombo Clothing Co and Toyworld Kiama, plus exhibitions at the Old Fire Station Kiama. If the weather turns, our [rainy day things to do in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/rainy-day-things-to-do-in-kiama/) guide has the indoor pool, museums and galleries. ## Base yourself somewhere warm Come back from the headlands to a warm apartment at Kiama Ridge Waters. Each of the three-bedroom apartments at 2 Surfleet Place has ducted heating and cooling, a full kitchen with an oven and gas cooktop, a dining table for six, and a laundry with a washer and dryer for wet walking gear, plus a covered balcony and a barbecue. Pets are welcome in most of our apartments, with a $200 cleaning fee, which suits a winter walk on dog-friendly Bombo Headland. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 10am. Kendalls Beach is 16 minutes' walk away and Kiama station about 27 minutes on foot. See the [apartments](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/), the [pet-friendly stays](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/pet-friendly/) or check winter dates on the [booking page](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/book/). ### Staying at Kiama Ridge Waters Kiama Ridge Waters is about 9 minutes by car from Saddleback Mountain and the Gerringong whale platform, and each apartment has ducted heating to come home to. 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 Kiama worth visiting in winter?** Yes. Winter is whale season, with humpbacks heading north past Kiama from late May to July, and you can watch for free from six headland lookouts. Days average 17 to 18°C, the waterfalls run after rain, and the Winter Street Festival fills Terralong Street in July. **How cold does Kiama get in winter?** Not very. BOM records from Bombo Headland average a 17.3°C high and a 10.3°C low in July, the coolest month. June and August are a little warmer. Wind on the headlands makes it feel colder, so pack a windproof jacket for whale watching and coast walks. **When can you see whales in Kiama?** From about May to November. Humpbacks travel north from late May to July and come back south, often with calves, from September to November. Southern right whales also pass. Watch from Blowhole Point, Kiama Harbour, Bombo Headland, the Minnamurra and Gerringong platforms or Black Head at Gerroa. **When is the Kiama Winter Street Festival?** It's held in July. In 2026 it was Saturday 11 July, from noon to 8pm on Terralong Street, with free activities, live music, fire shows and a sculpture walk to the harbour. Check Destination Kiama's festival page for next year's date. **What can you do in Kiama in winter when it rains?** Book a winery lunch at Crooked River Estate, see an exhibition at the Old Fire Station, or walk Minnamurra Rainforest after rain, when the falls are fullest. Check Budderoo National Park alerts first, as the park can close in severe weather. Our rainy day guide lists more. 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: South Coast in winter](https://kiama.com.au/south-coast-in-winter) - [Destination Kiama: Whale watching](https://kiama.com.au/whale-watching) - [Destination Kiama: Gerringong Whale Watching Platform](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/gerringong-whale-watching-platform) - [NSW Government: Minnamurra Whale Watching Platform](https://www.nsw.gov.au/visiting-and-exploring-nsw/locations-and-attractions/minnamurra-whale-watching-platform) - [Destination Kiama: Saddleback Mountain](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders/saddleback-mountain) - [Kiama Council: Saddleback Mountain](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Parks-playgrounds-and-reserves/Saddleback-Mountain) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Coast Walk](https://kiama.com.au/experience/nature-walks-wildlife/kiama-coast-walk) - [NSW National Parks: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/visitor-centres/minnamurra-rainforest-centre) - [NSW National Parks: Budderoo National Park local alerts](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/budderoo-national-park/local-alerts) - [Destination Kiama: Carrington Falls](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/carrington-falls) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Winter Street Festival](https://kiama.com.au/kiama-winter-street-festival) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Farmers Market](https://kiama.com.au/listings/events/kiama-farmers-market-2) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Seaside Markets](https://kiama.com.au/listings/events/kiama-seaside-markets-2) - [Crooked River Estate: Cellar door](https://crookedriverestate.com.au/experiences/cellar-door/) - [The Grand Hotel Kiama](https://www.grandhotelkiama.com.au/) - [Jamberoo Pub](http://jamberoopub.com/) - [Bureau of Meteorology: Climate statistics, Kiama (Bombo Headland) 068242](https://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_068242.shtml) ## Keep exploring Kiama [Landmarks and walks ### Whale watching in Kiama from six free lookouts, plus cruises Whale watching in Kiama runs May to November. Six free lookouts from Minnamurra to Gerroa, the month-by-month season, cruises from Shell Cove and spotting tips. 7 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/whale-watching-kiama/)[Landmarks and walks ### Saddleback Mountain lookout, Hoddles Track and the drive up from Kiama Saddleback Mountain lookout sits more than 600 m above Kiama, 9 minutes' drive from town, with views from Cronulla to Milton, two platforms and Hoddles Track. 5 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/saddleback-mountain/)[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/) [All things to do guides](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/)