Itineraries · NSW South Coast

Kiama: the shops and the blowhole

Walk · NSW South Coast. About 1 km on foot from Terralong Street, 3 stops.

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Kiama: the shops and the blowhole
Duration
about 1 km on foot from Terralong Street (≈ 1 h 55 min: moving and stop time only)
Who it suits
Everyone
Transport
walk
Start
Terralong Street
Finish
Kiama Blowhole
Pace
relaxed pace
Best time
a south-east swell, when the big blowhole works harder
Budget per adult
freePrices as of: 13 October 2026

Getting there

Take the South Coast line from Sydney to Kiama station. For Gerringong, Berry and Bomaderry you usually change here onto the short train. Terralong Street is a few minutes on foot from the station. Check the time, and any trackwork, on transportnsw.info.

Stops in order

The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.

  1. 1. Terralong Street~40 min at the stop

    Kiama's main shopping street: coffee, small shops and the way down to the harbour. The pin sits on the street itself.

    Tip: Start with coffee here and walk to the water while the lighthouse car park is still free.

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    ↓ walk · 8 min · 0.5 km

  2. 2. Kiama Harbour~25 min at the stop

    The small harbour between the shopping street and the lighthouse headland. If the blowhole is working, you can already hear it from here.

    Tip: A short pause by the boats. The headland is on foot from here, so the car can stay at the station.

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    ↓ walk · 12 min · 0.6 km

  3. 3. Kiama Blowhole~30 min at the stop

    The blowhole by the lighthouse on Blowhole Point Road. Entry is free and the platform is open at any time. It works hardest in a south-east swell. There is a picnic area, a toilet and a cafe beside it.

    Worth knowing: George Bass wrote about this place in 1797. The local name Khanterinte is tied to the noise of the sea.

    Tip: Stay on the viewing platform. Spray reaches the deck when the swell is up. Little Blowhole at Kiama Heights is a short drive, not a continuation of this walk.

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Before you go

  • Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
  • Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
  • On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.