Kiama, Australia Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Of the coastal resorts south of Sydney, KIAMA is probably the most attractive – though if you want more than a day- or overnight trip to the beach, you'd be better off continuing down to Nowra and beyond. A large resort and fishing town, Kiama is famous for its star attraction, the Blowhole , a five-minute walk from the railway station on Blowhole Point. Stemming from a natural fault in the cliffs, the blowhole explodes into a waterspout when a wave hits with sufficient force. It's impressive, but also potentially dangerous: freak waves can be thrown over 60m into the air and have swept several … more »