# Things to Do in Kiama With Kids | Pools and Parks URL: https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-kiama-with-kids/ Last updated: 2026-10-16 # Things to do in Kiama with kids, by the sea and in the rainforest The easiest things to do in Kiama with kids are watching the Blowhole erupt, paddling in the Blowhole Point ocean pool's wading area, swimming at calm Kendalls Beach, playing at the new Hindmarsh Park playground, walking the Minnamurra Rainforest boardwalk and spending a day at Jamberoo Action Park when it's open. [](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: Maurice van Creij, [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kendalls_Beach_-_panoramio.jpg) ## Plan a Kiama day around the kids Photo: Maxim75, [CC BY 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2025-09-27_Kiama,_New_South_Wales.jpg) Kiama packs a lot into a small town. The Blowhole, two ocean pools, a playground and the [cafes](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-cafes/) on Terralong Street sit within a short walk of each other, and the bigger days out (rainforest, water park, treetop walk) are 20 to 40 minutes inland by car. Kiama Ridge Waters is on the quiet southern side of town at 2 [Surfleet Place](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/kiama-ridge-waters-location/). From the apartments it is a 15-minute walk to Easts Beach, 16 minutes to Kendalls Beach, about 27 minutes to the town centre and about 35 minutes to the Blowhole. With small legs in the group, most families drive into town and walk once they're there. This guide covers: - the blowholes and the ocean pools - beaches and [playgrounds](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/kiama-playgrounds/) - Minnamurra Rainforest, Jamberoo Action Park and Illawarra Fly - rainy-day ideas - what suits toddlers, school-age kids and teens - a two-day plan ## Watch the Kiama Blowhole and the Little Blowhole Photo: JustARandomEditor123, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Blowhole,_January_2025.jpg) The Kiama Blowhole on Blowhole Point is the one every child wants to see. Visit NSW says the opening is 2.5 m wide and can throw water up to 30 m high. It's free and open around the clock, but it only performs when the swell pushes into the sea cave, so a wavy day beats a calm, sunny one. Keep children behind the railings, as the rock shelf is wet and the sea comes up without warning. The [Little Blowhole](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/little-blowhole/) off Tingira Crescent is quieter and closer to us, about a 20-minute walk (1.6 km) from the apartments. It works hardest in a north-easterly swell. Our [Kiama Blowhole guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-blowhole/) explains which one to pick on the day, and the [Kiama Lighthouse](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-lighthouse/) stands right beside the main Blowhole. ### Kiama Blowhole Blowhole Point Free, open 24 hours. About a 35-minute walk (2.9 km) or 5-minute drive from Kiama Ridge Waters. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders/blow-holes)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiama+Blowhole)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%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Kiama%20Blowhole%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Little Blowhole Kiama Heights Off Tingira Crescent, about a 20-minute walk from the apartments. Usually less crowded than the main Blowhole. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders/blow-holes)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Blowhole+Tingira+Crescent+Kiama)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Little%20Blowhole%2C%20Kiama%20Heights%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Little%20Blowhole%2C%20Kiama%20Heights%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Swim at the calm beaches and ocean pools Photo: Mathew Toll, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Ocean_Pool,_Kiama,_New_South_Wales.jpg) For young children, Kiama's ocean pools are the safest place to get wet. Destination Kiama describes the Blowhole Point pool as having a shallow wading area for young children off to the side, and the Continental Pool at Black Beach has child changing facilities. Kendalls Beach is the gentle beach option. Destination Kiama says its shallow water and gentle waves suit young children and less confident swimmers. Spot | Good for | What's there | From Kiama Ridge Waters | Blowhole Point ocean pool | Toddlers and confident swimmers | Rock floor, shallow wading area, change rooms, parking | About 35 min walk, 5 min drive | Continental Pool, Black Beach | Older kids, laps | 50 m pool, child changing, disabled access, parking on Shoalhaven St | About 30 min walk (2.5 km), 3 min drive | Kendalls Beach | Young children, beginners | Shallow water, gentle waves, picnic tables and barbecues | 16 min walk (1.4 km) | Easts Beach | Paddling in the creek | Sheltered sand, shallow Munna Munnora Creek at the south end | 15 min walk (1.3 km) | South Werri (Ourie) pool, Gerringong | Toddlers | Separate concrete children's wading pool, change rooms | About 9 min drive | Boat Harbour pool, Gerringong | Snorkelling | Rock floor, sandy shallow end, basic amenities | About 9 min drive | Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches, and check [BeachSafe](https://beachsafe.org.au/) for patrol times and conditions before you go. Ocean pools take waves at [high tide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/tools/kiama-tides/) and in big swell, so skip them on rough days. More detail is in our guides to [Kiama rock pools](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/kiama-rock-pools/), [Kiama beaches](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/) and [Easts Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/easts-beach-kiama/). ## Let them loose at Hindmarsh Park Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hindmarsh_Park_-_panoramio.jpg) Hindmarsh Park on Terralong Street is Kiama's main town playground, and it was rebuilt in 2024 in a $4.5 million council upgrade. Kiama Council lists climbing towers with rope bridges and a slide, an inclusive trampoline, a musical marimba, pod, basket and baby swings, an accessible carousel, toddler springers, a crawling tunnel and a sand and water play area. There are picnic shelters, a barbecue and a drinking fountain too. It sits in the middle of town, so you can grab coffee and lunch nearby while the kids burn off energy. It is about a 33-minute walk (2.7 km) or a 4-minute drive from the apartments. For a meal afterwards, see [where to eat in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/where-to-eat-in-kiama/) or [Kiama fish and chips](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-fish-and-chips/). ### Hindmarsh Park playground Kiama town centre Upgraded inclusive playground with sand and water play, swings, carousel and picnic shelters on Terralong Street. [Website](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Council/Projects/Hindmarsh-Park-upgrade)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hindmarsh+Park+Kiama)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Hindmarsh%20Park%20playground%2C%20Kiama%20town%20centre%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Hindmarsh%20Park%20playground%2C%20Kiama%20town%20centre%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Walk the Minnamurra Rainforest boardwalk Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Minnamurra_Rainforest_-_panoramio_(21).jpg) Minnamurra Rainforest in Budderoo National Park is about a 25-minute drive (18 km) from Kiama Ridge Waters. Visit NSW describes a 1.6 km loop through the rainforest that takes about an hour, with elevated swing bridges, and an optional extra 2.6 km path to the upper falls for older kids with energy to spare. NSW National Parks lists these details: - Gates: 9am to 5pm daily - Rainforest Centre contact hours: 9am to 4pm daily, closed Christmas Day - Entry: $12 per vehicle per day in the Minnamurra Rainforest area - Facilities: light refreshments at the centre (the cafe is closed), toilets, drinking water, picnic tables and barbecues The park can close for bad weather or fire danger. Check the [Budderoo local alerts](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/budderoo-national-park/local-alerts) before you drive out. Our [Minnamurra Rainforest guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/minnamurra-rainforest/) has more. ## Spend a day at Jamberoo Action Park Photo: Wykymania, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jamberoo_Action_Park.jpg) Jamberoo Action Park, at 1215 Jamberoo Road, is about a 19-minute drive (15.7 km) from the apartments. Visit NSW lists water slides, a downhill bobsled, a chairlift, a wave pool, splash and play areas and big picnic grounds. The park's own site lists a Kids Rides area alongside the big slides. Through October the park opens Friday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm on open days. All-day e-tickets are $74 for kids and seniors and $84 for adults, or $84 and $94 at the gate, with free parking. Open days and prices change through the season, so check the [Jamberoo Action Park calendar](https://www.jamberoo.net/) before you go. See our [Jamberoo Action Park guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/jamberoo-action-park/) for more. ### Jamberoo Action Park Jamberoo Water park with slides, bobsled, chairlift and kids' rides. Seasonal open days, 10am to 5pm. [Website](https://www.jamberoo.net/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jamberoo+Action+Park)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Jamberoo%20Action%20Park%2C%20Jamberoo%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Jamberoo%20Action%20Park%2C%20Jamberoo%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Climb into the treetops at Illawarra Fly Photo: OzIcedog, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Illawarra_Fly_Cantilever.jpg) Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is up on Knights Hill, about a 32-minute drive (27 km) from Kiama Ridge Waters. Its official site describes a 1.5 km walk that includes 500 m of steel walkway 20 to 30 m above the ground, and Knights Tower, which climbs 46 m above the forest floor. Younger children usually love the Enchanted Forest, a trail of fairy villages and photo spots. There is also a zipline tour for older kids and teens. Check the [Illawarra Fly website](https://illawarrafly.com.au/) for opening hours, prices and zipline age and height rules before you book. ## Take the easy, pram-friendly walks Photo: Craigzzz, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flugelman_Making_Waves.jpg) The Kiama Coast Walk runs past almost everything on this page. For families, the town stretch is the easiest: Blowhole Point, Storm Bay and Surf Beach, then around to Kendalls Beach. There are steps at both ends of Easts Beach and at the south end of Kendalls Beach. Destination Kiama points out the free water filling stations along the route, so bring bottles rather than buying water. From the apartments, a short loop works well with kids: walk to Easts Beach, head north along the Coast Walk to the Little Blowhole and Kendalls Beach, then walk home. For a view without the walking, drive about 9 minutes to [Saddleback Mountain](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/saddleback-mountain/). [In winter](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-kiama-in-winter/), keep an eye out to sea for [whales](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/whale-watching-kiama/). See the [Kiama Coast Walk guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-coast-walk/) and [walks in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/walks-in-kiama/) for routes. ## Shop the Wednesday Farmers' Market Photo: Maurice van Creij, [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coronation_Park_-_panoramio.jpg) The Kiama Farmers' Market runs on Wednesday afternoons at Coronation Park, Surf Beach, on Manning Street. Visit NSW says it has more than 40 stalls of local produce, with organised kids' games and live music, and kids can play on the beach or in the park while you shop. Trading starts each week when the bell rings. Times aren't listed on Visit NSW, so check before you go. Coronation Park is about a 23-minute walk (1.9 km) from the apartments. See [Kiama markets](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-markets/) for the other markets in the area. ## Fill a rainy day indoors Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_The_Pilots_Cottage_Museum_seen_from_the_north.jpg) Kiama has more wet-weather options than people expect. Destination Kiama's [rainy day escapades](https://kiama.com.au/rainy-day-escapades) page lists more, and 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 covers adults too. - Kiama Leisure Centre: a heated 8-lane, 25 m pool, a toddler pool and pool toy sessions. Destination Kiama says the giant inflatable runs all year. Lane availability changes with school bookings, so check first. About a 5-minute drive. - Kiama Library: art workshops and kids' activities. Ask at the library for the current program. - [Pilot's Cottage](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-history-and-heritage/) Museum: a restored 1881 cottage on Blowhole Point Road with displays on shipping, cedar and the basalt quarries. Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm. - The Bead Shack, Gerringong: creative kids' workshops, birthday parties and take-home kits. It has moved to Shop 3/129 Belinda Street, Gerringong. - Storm-watching: a big swell makes the Blowhole put on a show. Watch from behind the railings. On a really wet day, settle in back at the apartment with the ducted heating on, board games at the dining table for six and movies on the TV's streaming apps (use your own logins). ### Kiama Leisure Centre Kiama Council-run centre with a heated 25 m pool, toddler pool, spa, swim school, creche and school holiday activities. [Website](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Kiama-Leisure-Centre)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiama+Leisure+Centre)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Kiama%20Leisure%20Centre%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Kiama%20Leisure%20Centre%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Pilot's Cottage Museum Blowhole Point Kiama Historical Society museum in the 1881 pilot's cottage. Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm. [Website](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/pilots-cottage-museum)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pilots+Cottage+Museum+Kiama)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%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Pilot's%20Cottage%20Museum%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### The Bead Shack Gerringong Bead and craft shop running creative kids' workshops and birthday parties. [Website](https://www.beadshack.com.au/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Bead+Shack+Gerringong)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=The%20Bead%20Shack%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=The%20Bead%20Shack%2C%20Gerringong%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Add a family day trip Photo: Cookaa, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:7_Mile_Beach_NSW.JPG) A few more ideas within a short drive: - FootGolf at Jamberoo Golf Club: kick a soccer ball around the course into a 53 cm hole in as few kicks as you can. - Buena Vista Farm, Gerringong: hands-on classes such as sourdough and cheesemaking, by booking. - [Surf lessons](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/kiama-surf/) at Seven Mile Beach: Surf Camp Australia runs lessons for beginners at Gerroa. See [Seven Mile Beach](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/seven-mile-beach/). - Fishing off the harbour: see [fishing in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/kiama-fishing/). - Gerringong and Werri Beach: about 10 minutes south. See [Gerringong](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/gerringong/). Destination Kiama also sells a Kiama Passport for Kids at the Visitor Information Centre, and offers a free Clever Kids Checklist on its [Family Fun page](https://kiama.com.au/family-fun). For school holiday events, check [What's On](https://kiama.com.au/whats-on) and our [Kiama events](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/kiama-events/) guide. ## Match the day to their age Photo: profernity, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Little_Blowhole,_Kiama_1.jpg) Toddlers: the Blowhole Point pool's wading area, the Ourie pool's children's pool at Werri, Kendalls Beach, Hindmarsh Park's sand and water play, the Leisure Centre toddler pool and the Enchanted Forest at Illawarra Fly. Primary school kids: both blowholes, the Minnamurra swing bridges, the Coast Walk from Easts Beach to Kendalls, the Farmers' Market, FootGolf and the Kids Rides at Jamberoo. Teens: the big slides at Jamberoo, the Illawarra Fly zipline, a surf lesson at Seven Mile Beach, laps at the Continental Pool and the longer Coast Walk sections. ## Follow a two-day plan Photo: popejon2, [CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_(8236790544).jpg) Day one, by the sea: walk from the apartments to Easts Beach for a morning swim, then north along the Coast Walk to the Little Blowhole and Kendalls Beach. Drive into town for lunch and an afternoon at Hindmarsh Park, then finish at the Blowhole and the Blowhole Point pool. Day two, inland: get to Minnamurra Rainforest when the gates open at 9am, then spend the afternoon at Jamberoo Action Park on an open day, or drive up to Illawarra Fly. On a Wednesday, swap the afternoon for the Farmers' Market at Surf Beach. ## Stay with the kids at Kiama Ridge Waters Give everyone their own space at Kiama Ridge Waters. Every apartment has three bedrooms (a king, a queen and two singles, or a king, a queen and a double in 3-Bed with Alfresco Dining) and two bathrooms, with room for six. The laundry has a washer and dryer for sandy swimmers, and there is a full kitchen, a dining table for six and garage parking for two cars. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out by 10am. If grandparents or friends are coming too, book [apartments together](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/groups/) on the same site. Most of our apartments take pets on request, so you can [bring the family dog](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/pet-friendly/) for a $200 cleaning fee. See [family accommodation in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/families/), compare the [three-bedroom apartments](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/), or [check availability](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/book/). ### Staying at Kiama Ridge Waters Kiama Ridge Waters is a 15-minute walk from Easts Beach and about a 5-minute drive from the Blowhole, with room for the whole family in each three-bedroom apartment. 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 there a water park near Kiama?** Yes. Jamberoo Action Park, at 1215 Jamberoo Road, is about a 19-minute drive from Kiama Ridge Waters. It opens on set days through the season, 10am to 5pm (Friday to Sunday through October). E-tickets start at $74 for kids. Check the open days calendar before you go. **Which Kiama beach is safest for kids?** Kendalls Beach is the gentlest. Destination Kiama says its shallow water and gentle waves suit young children and less confident swimmers. For toddlers, the wading area at the Blowhole Point ocean pool is calmer still. Always swim between the flags and check BeachSafe for conditions. **Where is the playground in Kiama?** Hindmarsh Park on Terralong Street, in the town centre. Kiama Council rebuilt it in 2024 with climbing towers, an inclusive trampoline, swings, an accessible carousel, toddler springers and sand and water play. It has picnic shelters and a barbecue, and cafes are a short walk away. **What can you do in Kiama with kids when it rains?** Swim at the heated Kiama Leisure Centre, which has a toddler pool and an inflatable. Check Kiama Library for kids' activities, visit the Pilot's Cottage Museum on weekends, or book a kids' workshop at The Bead Shack in Gerringong. A stormy swell also makes the Blowhole spray higher. **Is Kiama good for families with toddlers?** Yes. The ocean pools at Blowhole Point and South Werri have shallow wading areas, Kendalls Beach is gentle, and Hindmarsh Park has toddler springers and baby swings. The Leisure Centre has a toddler pool. Most sights are close together, so short trips and nap times are easy to plan. **How much does it cost to visit Minnamurra Rainforest?** NSW National Parks charges $12 per vehicle per day in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. The gates open from 9am to 5pm daily, and the cafe is closed until further notice, but the Rainforest Centre sells hot drinks and light refreshments. Check the Budderoo local alerts first, as the park can close for weather or fire danger. **Is the Kiama Coast Walk suitable for kids?** The town stretch past the Blowhole, Storm Bay, Surf Beach and Kendalls Beach suits families, with free water filling stations along the way. It mixes sealed paths, grassy tracks, beach and some steps, so a carrier is easier than a pram in places. Older kids can take on longer sections. **Can you do a day trip to Kiama from Sydney with kids?** Yes. Kiama is about 1 hour 45 minutes (134 km) by car from the Sydney CBD. A day covers the Blowhole, an ocean pool and Hindmarsh Park. To add Minnamurra, Jamberoo or Illawarra Fly without rushing, staying a night or two is 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 - [Visit NSW: family-friendly things to do in Kiama](https://www.visitnsw.com/articles/best-family-friendly-things-to-do-in-kiama) - [Destination Kiama: Family Fun](https://kiama.com.au/family-fun) - [Destination Kiama: rock pools](https://kiama.com.au/experience/beaches-swimming/rockpools) - [Destination Kiama: Kendalls Beach](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/kendalls-beach) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Coast Walk](https://kiama.com.au/kiama-coast-walk) - [Destination Kiama: the blowholes](https://kiama.com.au/experience/iconic-wonders/blow-holes) - [Destination Kiama: Pilot's Cottage Museum](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/pilots-cottage-museum) - [Destination Kiama: rainy day escapades](https://kiama.com.au/rainy-day-escapades) - [Kiama Council: Hindmarsh Park upgrade](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Council/Projects/Hindmarsh-Park-upgrade) - [Kiama Council: Kiama Leisure Centre](https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Kiama-Leisure-Centre) - [NSW National Parks: Budderoo visitor info](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/budderoo-national-park/visitor-info) - [NSW National Parks: Budderoo local alerts](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/budderoo-national-park/local-alerts) - [Visit NSW: Kiama Farmers' Market](https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/kiama-area/kiama/events/kiama-farmers-market) - [Jamberoo Action Park](https://www.jamberoo.net/) - [Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures](https://illawarrafly.com.au/) - [The Bead Shack](https://www.beadshack.com.au/) - [BeachSafe (Surf Life Saving Australia)](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/)[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/)[Things to do ### Jamberoo Action Park guide for families staying in Kiama Jamberoo Action Park from Kiama: 2026-27 season dates, ticket prices, height limits for every big ride, food and BBQ rules, and how to plan a full day. 9 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/jamberoo-action-park/) [All things to do guides](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/)