"Kiama - a rugged coast" Top 5 Page for this destination Kiama by iandsmith

Kiama Travel Guide: 52 reviews and 129 photos

Kiama = blowhole

Yes, just like the pope is to the vatican so Kiama is forever linked to the blowhole. A lot of people trek here to view the famed spectacle. A lot of people never see it blowing. No, you need the right surf conditions, i.e. ideally a southerly swell of some magnitude coupled with a high tide and, hey presto, skyrocketing plumes of salt spray rent the landscape right before your eyes.
Speaking of blowholes, I actually hoped to see the "Big Poo". This was a sculptured piece erected, or perhaps laid would be a more apt term, in nearby Gerringong I think, that aroused national controversy. Me, I think some people need to get a sense of humour even if it was over a water treatment plant. For a while it outranked the blowhole in importance in Kiama, not an easy thing to do.
Sadly, it's not to be seen anymore and the right wing squares can get on with their life again.
Kiama itself is a very popular destination and rightly so. The rugged coastline and splendid backdrop of Kangaroo Valley make it very easy on the eye.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great coastline, pretty setting, good shopping, nice walks
In a nutshell:Great spot to visit, put it on your list

Last visit to Kiama: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Jul 10, 2006
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Reviews (8)

The lighthouse Things to Do (8)

It's a bit hard to miss the lighthouse; (a) because it stands out and (b) because it's right next to the blowhole. As... more travel advice

Fitzroy Falls, one foggy morning - Kiama

National Parks Things to Do (8)

Inland from Kiama there are abundant amounts of waterfalls and escarpments where the sandstone plateaus drop... more travel advice

CBD Things to Do (8)

Kiama's centre is bustling and has a vibrant feel about it. I like the way the shops surround the spacious park, it... more travel advice

The coastline Things to Do (8)

A rugged beauty makes walking the headlands a great way to spend time and there's certainly some ramparts that taunt the... more travel advice

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thegreynomad May 5, 2010 at 2:14 PM

Haven't been here for years.
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balhannah Dec 27, 2009 at 8:44 PM

We saw the Blowhole at its best on our recent visit! Some people take risks on that rugged coastline, don't they!
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craic Aug 21, 2009 at 9:05 PM

that caravan park in kiama has one of the best views ever! also the fish restaurants are great!