Guidebook for Kiama Downs
Food Scene
JJ's Indian Restaurant
127 Terralong StGreat Indian food and friendly staff
This bakery is well known in the Illawarra. Their prices are low and their products are great. Try their pineapple tarts.
The Gainsborough Bakery
41 Meehan DrThis bakery is well known in the Illawarra. Their prices are low and their products are great. Try their pineapple tarts.
This cafe has a good menu and a nice vibe, up near the lighthouse.
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@milk and honey cafe
82 Terralong StreetThis cafe has a good menu and a nice vibe, up near the lighthouse.
Sightseeing
One of the biggest blowholes in the world.
Also check out the little blowhole in Tingira Crescent, Kiama. It's not as big but it's nearly always blowing.
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Kiama Blowhole
One of the biggest blowholes in the world.
Also check out the little blowhole in Tingira Crescent, Kiama. It's not as big but it's nearly always blowing.
Parks & Nature
During the right season, it's common to see whales along the coast, often in groups and with calves.
There is also a good viewing point at Minnamurra Headland.
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Gerringong Whale Watching Platform
3 Tasman DrDuring the right season, it's common to see whales along the coast, often in groups and with calves.
There is also a good viewing point at Minnamurra Headland.
Minnamurra River is accessed at the boat ramp on Charles Ave, Minnamurra. It's a popular place in the summer, where people go kayaking and families swim. There is a large BBQ area for picnics, and also tennis courts if that's your thing. For tennis, you will have to pre-book with Mavis at 9 Links St, Minnamurra. ph (02) 4237 7658
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Minnamurra
Minnamurra River is accessed at the boat ramp on Charles Ave, Minnamurra. It's a popular place in the summer, where people go kayaking and families swim. There is a large BBQ area for picnics, and also tennis courts if that's your thing. For tennis, you will have to pre-book with Mavis at 9 Links St, Minnamurra. ph (02) 4237 7658
A very nice location for a day trip. This is a nice little beach in a bay, with an adjacent picnic area and a bushwalk.
If you are there in the evening, in the summer, go to the Huskie carnival.
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Greenfield Beach Picnic Area
10 Sutton StA very nice location for a day trip. This is a nice little beach in a bay, with an adjacent picnic area and a bushwalk.
If you are there in the evening, in the summer, go to the Huskie carnival.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a popular bar in Kiama usually with a lively atmosphere.
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The Sebel Kiama Harbourside
2 Shoalhaven StThis is a popular bar in Kiama usually with a lively atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
Popular water park in Jamberoo. If you plan to go more than 2 times, it's worthwhile buying a season pass.
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Jamberoo Action Park
1215 Jamberoo RdPopular water park in Jamberoo. If you plan to go more than 2 times, it's worthwhile buying a season pass.
Shopping
Berry is a well-known spot for shopping day trips. It is best known for antiques, homewares and cafes.
The fish and chip shop does gluten-free fish-and-chips.
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Berry
73 Queen StBerry is a well-known spot for shopping day trips. It is best known for antiques, homewares and cafes.
The fish and chip shop does gluten-free fish-and-chips.
Kiama markets are on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Gerringong markets are on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Berry markets are on the first Sunday of each month.
I especially recommend the Farms Market (at Killalea National Park in Shell Cove). It is held the first Sunday of the month. They have live music and a greater selection of food than any of the other local markets.
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Kiama
Kiama markets are on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Gerringong markets are on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Berry markets are on the first Sunday of each month.
I especially recommend the Farms Market (at Killalea National Park in Shell Cove). It is held the first Sunday of the month. They have live music and a greater selection of food than any of the other local markets.
This is the main local shopping centre in southern Illawarra. It is quite big, with all the usual shops including Myer, Target, KMart, Woolworths and Coles. There is a good seafood shop there and a popular outside restaurant area (near KMart).
There is an Events Cinema complex on the adjoining block (2 minutes walk), and a Bunnings and Chemist Warehouse on the next block down (2 minutes drive).
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Stockland Shellharbour station
This is the main local shopping centre in southern Illawarra. It is quite big, with all the usual shops including Myer, Target, KMart, Woolworths and Coles. There is a good seafood shop there and a popular outside restaurant area (near KMart).
There is an Events Cinema complex on the adjoining block (2 minutes walk), and a Bunnings and Chemist Warehouse on the next block down (2 minutes drive).
Essentials
IGA Kiama Downs
17 Johnson St