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Kiama Day Trip from Wollongong: Blowhole, Beaches and the Kiama Coast Walk
Kiama, about 25 kilometres south of Wollongong city along the Illawarra coast, is one of the most visited day-trip destinations in the region. The famous Kiama Blowhole on the headland shoots water skyward through a rock formation, most dramatically in heavy swell. The Kiama Coast Walk, a 22-kilometre multi-day trail, can also be done in sections as a day walk between Kiama and Gerringong. Kiama itself has a compact town centre with good cafes and a well-regarded Thursday evening farmers market at the showground. The beaches at Kiama and nearby Surf Beach and Easts Beach are patrolled in summer. Kiama is easily reached by train from Wollongong in about 25 minutes or from Sydney Central in just over an hour.
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Kiama Blowhole
A sea cave in volcanic rock through which the incoming swell forces water to heights of 25 metres, one of the world's largest natural blowholes and a free attraction.
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Kiama Harbour and Town Centre
A charming coastal town with heritage sandstone buildings, a working fishing harbour and a relaxed main street of cafes, boutiques and bakeries.
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Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
A National Parks rainforest walk 15 minutes inland from Kiama, with a suspension bridge, temperate rainforest gully and excellent birdlife.
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Seven Mile Beach National Park
A long, undeveloped ocean beach south of Kiama, with camping, walking tracks and consistent surf away from the crowds.
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Gerringong and Werri Beach
A small coastal village 10 minutes south of Kiama with a beautiful surf beach, clifftop walks and a strong dairy-farming heritage.
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