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The History of Kiama

kiama-webKiama is the name of this coastal town which was said to mean “where the sea makes a noise” as translated from local aborigines’ language – undoubtedly referring to the

thundering of the famed blowhole on the rocky headland. George Bass, exploring the area in 1797, referred to the “tremendous roar” which issued forth from the subterranean passage.

In 1819 “Kiarami”, as John Oxley called it, was surveyed and, soon afterwards, timber cutters arrived to strip the bush of its cedar and other fine hardwoods to be used in construction of fine, new houses in Sydney.


Kiama Harbour

The development of Kiama’s harbour, which began early in the 19th century with mooring chains attached to rocks – still visible – was completed in 1876. Kiama’s quarries produced basalt gravel and large quantities were shipped away to Sydney for tramway and railway construction. The quarries still operate, turning out rail ballast and road base for New South Wales transport needs.

As local roads improved and a rail link was established, more and more of Sydney’s citizens were drawn to this easily accessed coastal town. It became the preferred holiday destination and, from 1946, a focus for retirees.

Jamberoo, to the west of Kiama and set hard against the escarpment, is a quiet village surrounded by rolling green hills. The district was opened up for grazing in the 19th century and, at the time, much of the original rain forest was shipped out to Sydney as building material. When visiting Jamberoo be sure to make a stop at the Jamberoo Bowling Club for afternoon tea they provide great coffee & cake specials & have a great view too!


Kiama's Magnificent Blowhole

When a south-easterly wind is blowing, the blowhole is at its most spectacular. The sea is whipped into the mouth of the cavern and driven upward by the tidal force sending a plume skyward. The area is floodlit until 9.30 pm.

Kiama Lighthouse (1887) was built next to the blowhole after ships were wrecked on the rocks. It converted to electricity in 1969; its sweeping light piercing the darkness for 27 kms.

The Pilot’s Cottage and Heritage Centre, down the hill from the lighthouse, has been restored by Kiama Historical Society and serves as a local maritime museum. Open on Saturday,  Sunday and Monday from 11 am.

Next door, why not visit The Beach & Bush Gallery for lunch which overlooks the ocean & is located right next door to the Tourist Info Centre.


Lots to see and Do in Kiama

Kiama Terraces in Collins Street date from about 1886. These weather board houses were built for the quarry workers’ families and are now classified by the National Trust. They have largely been restored and house vendors who cater to tourists needs in cafes, book shop or any number of various crafts and souvenirs and memorabilia.

There is a wide range of accommodation in Kiama from motels, caravan parks, B & B's and hotels , the Kiama Terrace Motor Lodge is a nice choice located across from the terrace houses on Collins St as all rooms are air conditioned and the motel is located in the heart of Kiama with an easy walk to shops and the harbour. Easts Beach Holiday Park is also a great family park overlooking the ocean on Easts Beach.

There are a wide range of Cafes, Restaurants and retail stores in Kiama such as Scoops Ice creamery & Cafe located across the road from Hindmarsh Park, they serve the best icecream in town!

For a splendid view over the countryside, travel along the Jamberoo road to the Saddleback Mountain lookout turn off. At the summit is a vista that stretches as far as Wollongong in the north to Jervis Bay south.

There are many things to see and do at Kiama and Jamberoo & Kiama Scenic Tours located in Kiama know the area better then anyone & provide affordable tours of the area ensuring that you don't miss any of the sites!




 
 
 
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What's On around the South Coast

January 2012

Huskisson Carnival
26 Dec – 21 Jan 6pm-10pm (11pm on NYE)
Open nightly (weather permitting). Spectacular new rides, free fireworks - 26 Dec and 21 Jan.
Free entry. A $25 armband gets you 4 hours of unlimited rides.
George Melonas or Michael Wolter Ph: 0413 041 683
www.huskissoncarnival.com.au

Scripture Union Family Missions
27 Dec - 5 Jan 9:30am to 3pm
Bowling Club Reserve Jacobs Dr, Sussex Inlet.
Lynette Windsor Ph: 9638 9000

Kiama Woodcraft Group Exhibtion
27 Dec – 2 Jan
Old Fire Station, Kiama. Free Admission to the public.
Contact: Kiama Visitors Centre 4232 3322

XXXX Gold Festival of Golf
28 Dec - 1 Jan
Over $3000 in prizes. Nowra Golf Club 86 Fairway Street, Nowra.
Ph: 4421 2249 Pro Shop

Ulladulla Habourside Festival and Fireworks
29 Dec – 2 Jan
Free Family Fun! Five days of entertainment for the family, including markets. Fireworks 9pm New Years' Eve.
Harbour Reserve and Civic Centre Grounds Princes Highway, Ulladulla.
Cindy Williams Ph: 0411 374 018

Millhouse Art Society Christmas Art Exhibition
29 Dec - 8 Jan
Paintings for sale - local artists work.
Civic Centre, Princes Highway, Ulladulla.
Paula Ph: 4455 4842

New Years' Eve Fireworks
Sat 31 Dec 9pm
Black Beach, Kiama Harbour.
Kiama Visitors Centre Ph: 4232 3322
Kiama Golf Club 9pm, Midnight Ph: 42377300

Fireworks on the Fly
Sat 31 Dec 7pm
Incredible views of the 9:30 fireworks over Wollongong. Limited to 120 tickets $89 for a family (2 adults, 3 children), $39 Adults and $16 Children includes BBQ dinner and an Airwalk Pass to view the fireworks.
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures Ph: 1300 362 881
http://www.illawarrafly.com/2011/11/fireworks-on-the-fly/

Berry Affordable Art Show
31 Dec - 29 Jan
Art sale held by Shoalhaven Art Society. Berry School of Arts, Alexandra Street, Berry.
Leonie Simmons Ph:4234 1156

Jervis Bay Marine Park - Exploring Estuaries
Sun 1 Jan
Regional Boat Ramp. Frank Lewis Way, Woollamia. Currambene Creek Mudflats. Bookings preferred.
Jervis Bay Marine Park. Sue Brown Ph: 4428 3000

Shoalhaven Greyhound Racing Club Race Meeting
1,4,11,22,29 Jan
Come and enjoy the popular Nowra dogs. Pinebowl Track, Albatross Road, Nowra.
Glen Midson 4421 2332

The Stadium
Mon 2 Jan
An event based around a large inflatable soccer field. Ulladulla Lighthouse Oval, Ulladulla.
Lynette Windsor 02 9638 9000


Jervis Bay Marine Park - Discover the Rocky Shore
Mon 2 Jan
Visitors will be taken along Tapalla Point. Limited numbers. Bookings preferred. Huskisson.
Sue Brown Ph: 4428 3000

K.I.S.S Arts Festival
3 - 15 Jan
Kiama International Seaside Festival. The Bigtop in Hindmarsh Park, Kiama
Show times and ticket details: Kiama Visitors Centre
Ph: 1300 654 262 or 02 4232 3322
www.kissartsfestival.com.au

Jervis Bay Marine Park - A Living Museum Walk
3,9,19 Jan
Abrahams Bosom & Whale Point Currarong. Bookings preferred.
Sue Brown Ph: 4428 3000

Spellmaster
3 -6 Jan and Fri 13th
Two hour hypnotist show. For locations, times and ticket info: www.stevenspellmaster.com.au

Kiama Jazz & Blues by the Beach
Thurs 5 Jan 6pm - 9pm
Free Admission. Twilight Jazz Concert by Kiama Jazz Club. Coronation Park, Surf Beach Kiama.
Ross Eggleton Ph: 4234 4326

Babes In The Wood
6 - 14 Jan
The story of Jack & Jill, and their larger-than-life Nanny at the Roo Theatre.
Friday 6th January – 7.30pm
Saturday 7th January – 1.30 & 7.30 pm
Tuesday 10th January – 1.30 pm
Wednesday 11th January – 1.30 pm
Thursday 12th January – 1.30 pm
Friday 13th January – 1.30 & 7.30 pm
Saturday 14th January – 1.30 & 7.30 pm
Cnr Addison Street & Wentworth Street, Shellharbour Ph: 4297 2891
www.roo-theatre.com.au

Theopany
Fri 6 Jan
Blessing of the Water. Plantation Point Reserve, Vincentia. Holy day for Christianity to celebrate the epiphany.
Nick Theodosi Ph: 0408243083

Sussex Inlet Rotary Summer Carnival
Sat 7 Jan 8am-4pm.
Duck Dash, market, food, childrens entertainment.
Jim Cater Reserve On the water. Sussex Inlet.
Mal Banks Ph: 4423 6940

Nowra Speedway - Australian Speedcar Grandprix
Sat 7 Jan
Gates open 4pm - Racing from 6pm Albatross Road, Nowra.
Darren Holbrow Ph: 0404 014 883

Bob Churton Memorial Gerringong Surf Spectacular
Sat 7 Jan
Breakfast, bands, children’s activities, fashion parades, beach volleyball, fish-offs. Gerringong SLSC, Pacific Avenue, Werri Beach.
Simon Bateman Ph:02 4234 4439

Captain Christie Classic Ocean Surf Swim & Surfboard Paddle
Sun 8 Jan Registrations 8.30am, 10.00am start
1.8km ocean swim or surfboard paddle from Gerringong Boat Harbour to Werri Beach, public entries welcome.
Werri Beach, Gerringong
Simon Bateman Ph: 02 4234 4439

Bawley Point Iron Man
Sun 8 Jan 9.00am - 4.00pm
Garnet Beach, Bawley Point.
Chris Montgomery Ph: 0408 604 053

Archer Miniature Railway
Sun 8 Jan 10.00am - 3.00pm
Archer Racecourse, Albatross Road, Nowra
Ph: 0412 706 045

Art in the Park
Sun 8 Jan from 8:30am
Showcasing local artworks. Hindmarsh Park, Kiama
Brian Chapman Ph: 4422 0068

SEC - Point Break Drama Acting Workshop
9 -10 Jan
$120.00p.p Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Bridge Rd, Nowra Ph: 1300 788 503

Jervis Bay Marine Park - Exploring Estuaries
10,16 Jan
Regional Boat Ramp Frank Lewis Way, Woollamia. Currambene Creek Mudflats. Bookings preferred.
Contact: Jervis Bay Marine Park Sue Brown Ph: 4428 3000

The Kiama Show Ball
Fri 13th Jan
$35 per person - B.Y.O. Basket Supper Dress: Formal/Lounge Suit. Kiama Leisure Centre.
Contact Show Secretary Ph: 4233 1597

Shoalhaven Heads Classic
13 - 15 Jan
River, deep sea, beach & rock from Kiama to Jervis Bay
Fred Roberts Ph: 4448 8315

Shoalhaven City Turf Club - Kids Day Out
Mon 16 Jan 11am
First 400 kids will receive a McDonalds showbag, Archer Raceway. Albatross Road, Nowra.
Shoalhaven City Turf Club Lynn Locke Ph: 4421 4550

South Coast Wine Show 2012
Fri 20 Jan 7pm-9pm
Public wine tasting. Mollymook Golf Club. Golf Ave, Mollymook. $25 pp
Neil Ramsay Ph: 4455 7888

Shoalhaven Astronomers Meeting
Fri 20 Jan 7.30pm
Public Welcome, Possible viewing. Shoalhaven Campus, George Evans Road, West Nowra.
Jack Apfelbaum Ph: 4423 2255

Rotary Antique and Collectables Fair
Jan 20-22
Fri 6.30pm to 9pm, Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 4pm Kiama Leisure Centre, Havilah St, Kiama.
Trevor Phillis Ph: 4236 1561

Nowra Speedway
Sat 21 Jan
Gates open 4pm - Racing from 6pm Albatross Road, Nowra
Darren Holbrow Ph: 0404 014 883

Childrens Charity Fishing Tournament
Sun 22 Jan
Children must supply their own fishing gear and bait. $5.00 Registration Kiama Harbour from 8am, Fishing starts at: 9am. Sample bags and Buckets (Bunnnings) to first 200 children.
Mark Way Ph: 0427 377 865
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Australia Day Celebrations and Fireworks
Thurs 26 Jan
Celebrate Australia Day at any of these locations:

Lake Illawarra:
Breakfast, music, citizenship ceremony, sand modelling competitions, and more. 7am – 11am Reddall Reserve, Reddall Parade, Lake Illawarra.
Shellharbour:
Australia Day Fireworks 9pm free at the Shellharbour Workers’ Club. Free Australian flag handwaver and a temporary Aussie tattoo for members and guests. Cnr Wattle & Shellharbour Rds, Shellharbour Ph: 42967 155 www.shellys.com.au
Kiama:
Breakfast; 7am - 12noon Kiama Surf Club.
Citizenship Ceremony Kiama Community Centre; 11.00am - 12 noon Hindmarsh Park Kiama
Australia Day Queensland Flood Relief Concert; 5pm Hindmarsh Park, Kiama.
Hope Ph: 4232 0444 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.kiama.nsw.gov.au
Kiama Downs:
Breakfast; 7am - late Kiama Downs Surf Club.
Gerringong:
Breakfast & Teddy Bear's Picnic; 8am - 11am Gerringong Surf Club
Jamberoo:
Breakfast; 8.30am - 10.30am Reid Park, Jamberoo.
Nowra:
Breakfast from 7am;
Children’s activities displays, awards ceremony 9am-1pm. Nowra Showground West St, Nowra.
Lisa Jackson Ph: 0402 827365
Sussex Inlet:
Lions citizenship ceremony and celebrations; 11:30am–2:30pm. Lions Park Sussex Inlet.
Mollymook:
Citizen Awards and the Lions Club Beach Markets. Mollymook Beach Reserve.


164th Kiama Agricultural Show
27 & 28 Jan
Entertainment, Cattle and Horse Judging, Showjumping, Woodchopping, Showgirl Competition, Rodeo, Demonstrations, Competitions, Showcase of local craft and cookery talent and much more.
Kiama Showground, Bong Bong St, Kiama.
Sue Grainger-Holcombe Ph: 4233 1597
http://www.kiamashow.com.au/