Rangoon Island, also known as Stack Island, was named after the shipwreck of the ‘Rangoon’ in 1870. Located north of Kiama at the mouth of the Minnamurra River, the island is known for its striking basalt rock formations and spectacular…
Minnamurra Things To Do History & Heritage
For such a small area, the Kiama region has so much to share of its past – both from Indigenous culture and the two centuries since European settlement. Throughout the municipality, you’ll find information and plaques that provide a window…
Kiama Things To Do History & Heritage
Set atop the headland between Werri Beach and Boat Harbour, Gerringong, this memorial consists of a Lone Pine tree, a walkway leading to a flagpole, and two dedication plaques mounted on basalt stone on the western and eastern ends of…
Gerringong Things To Do History & Heritage
The Kiama Family History Centre is owned and operated as a community service by Kiama Municipal Council, and is located on the ground level of the Kiama Library building. The Family History Centre has been helping people trace their family history…
Kiama Things To Do History & Heritage
Kiama Library, located just across from the train station, offers a modern community hub – featuring high ceilings, a large natural light-filled magazine ad newspaper reading room, excellent children’s area and free NBN Wi-Fi throughout. Kiama Library is the main…
Kiama Things To Do Attractions
The Kiama Cemetery, located around one kilometre north of the Kiama township, occupies a large site close to the ocean and opposite the railway station at Bombo. The site consists of a vast lawn cemetery and two columbariums, which serve…
Kiama Things To Do History & Heritage
Located in the heart of Kiama, the Harbour was completed in 1876, after 16 years of construction, to cater for the ever-increasing shipping trade. Known as Robertson Basin, fill from the Harbour floor was placed between Storm Bay and the…
Kiama Things To Do Natural Attractions
The Old Fire Station is a community gallery managed by Kiama Council. New exhibitions run each week, Friday to Wednesday. Each exhibition showcases local artists from Kiama and the broader Illawarra region. Also housing Daisy the Decorated Dairy Cow, the…
Kiama Things To Do Galleries & Studios