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Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Population: 6.8 thous. (2019)Elevation: 52 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°40'16"S, 150°51'18"E
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New South WalesAustralia

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Kiama Top Attractions

Kiama Attractions - What to See and Explore

Kiama offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Kiama Light, Kiama Blowhole, Kiama Harbour, CBC Bank Building. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Lighthouse • Vernacular architecture

    Kiama Light

    Kiama Light, also known as Kiama Harbour Light, is an active lighthouse in Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. The lighthouse is located close to the Kiama Blowhole on Blowhole Point, south of Kiama Harbour.

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    Popular blowhole along the coast

    Kiama Blowhole

    The Kiama Blowhole is a blowhole in the town of Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. The name ‘Kiama’ has long been translated as “where the sea makes a noise”. It is one of the town's major tourist attractions.

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    34°40'10"S • 150°51'31"E

    Kiama Harbour

    Kiama Post Office is a heritage-listed post office at 24 Terralong Street, Kiama, Municipality of Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by the Colonial Architect's Office under James Barnet. and built by W. R. Vaughan. The property is owned by Australia Post.

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    34°40'21"S • 150°51'24"E

    CBC Bank Building

    CBC Bank is a heritage-listed former bank building at 16-20 Manning Street, Kiama, Municipality of Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Mansfield Bros and built by White and Coghill in 1880. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

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    Nature • Natural attraction • Waterfall

    Boneyard Falls

    The Boneyard Falls are an overflow of waves located at Bombo on the Bombo Headland, near Kiama on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia.

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    34°40'7"S • 150°51'13"E

    Collins Street wooden terraces

    The Collins Street wooden terraces are two sets of heritage-listed residences at 24-40 and 42-44 Collins Street, Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. They were built in the 1870s and 1880s. They were added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

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    34°40'8"S • 150°51'13"E

    Kiama Masonic Temple

    Kiama Masonic Temple is a heritage-listed masonic temple and former temperance hall at 46 Collins Street, Kiama, Municipality of Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1876 to 1878 with alterations in 1908-09. It is also known as Temperance Hall. The property is owned by Kiama Masonic Lodge.

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    Dam

    Kiama Reservoirs

    The Kiama Reservoirs are heritage-listed reservoirs at Irvine Street, Kiama, Municipality of Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. They are owned by Sydney Water. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 15 November 2002.

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Day trips

Kiama – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Kiama, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Nan Tien Temple (Wollongong), Audley historic recreational complex (Royal National Park), Bradman Oval (Bowral).

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    Big Buddhist temple offering retreats

    Nan Tien Temple, Wollongong

    Nestled in the lush outskirts of Wollongong, Australia, the Nan Tien Temple stands as an emblem of peace and spirituality. This Buddhist temple, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, serves as a bridge between East and West, offering a sanctuary for reflection...

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    Park

    Audley historic recreational complex, Royal National Park

    Audley historic recreational complex is a heritage-listed recreation area at Sir Bertram Stevens & Audley Road, Audley, Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1879.

  • bradman oval bowral28 milesNW
    Specialty museum, Museum, Sport venue

    Bradman Oval, Bowral

    Bradman Oval is a heritage-listed cricket ground in Glebe Street, Bowral in the southern highlands area of New South Wales, Australia. It was named after cricketer Don Bradman, who lived locally and played at the ground in the 1920s. His ashes are scattered on and near the Oval. It is also known as Glebe Park.

  • belmore falls robertson17 milesW
    Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall

    Belmore Falls, Robertson

    The Belmore Falls is a plunge waterfall with three drops on the Barrengarry Creek in the Southern Highlands and Illawarra regions of New South Wales, Australia.

  • breakwater battery wollongong14 milesN
    Museum

    Breakwater Battery, Wollongong

    Nestled in the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia, Breakwater Battery stands as a unique historical site and museum that offers a glimpse into the city's military past. This coastal artillery battery, now decommissioned, was once part of a network of fortifications...

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Best Time To Visit Kiama

Learn when is the best time to travel to Kiama weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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January and December are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February, March and December. While the coldest is in June, July, August and September.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in March.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

Sunrise

Best Ways to Experience the City

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Food & drink

Cuisine

A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Kiama?

The top attractions to visit in Kiama are:

What is the best time to visit Kiama?

January and December are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April. The highest air temperature is in January, February, March and December. While the coldest is in June, July, August and September.

Where to next? Visit new south wales New South Wales region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Australia.

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