Kiama Coast Walk North - Minnamurra River to Kiama Blowhole

2 h 30 min to 4 h

9.2 km
oneway

↑ 159 m
↓ -142 m

Moderate track
Starting from Minnamurra Train Station, Minnamurra, Kiama Coast Walk North from Minnamurra River to Kiama Blowhole Track offers a captivating journey along the picturesque coastline. This is the first of the three sections of Kiama Coastal Walk. As you embark on this scenic walk, you'll encounter notable landmarks such as Ragoon Island (named after the 1870 shipwreck) and the striking Bombo Headland. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the magnificent Kiama Blowhole Lookout, where you can observe the powerful display of water shooting up from the blowhole. Besides the nearby quarry, you can make your way to Bombo Beach for a refreshing swim, but be mindful of the ocean conditions. Continuing along the Kiama coast, you'll reach Kiama Harbour, where you might be greeted by the presence of friendly and sizable stingrays, attracted by the fishermen's offerings. Keep an eye out for Humpback whales during the appropriate season. It's worth noting that this walk welcomes dogs, allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty in the company of your four-legged companion. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Safer Bushwalks
Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Full Journey Kiama Coast Walk
Start (-34.6257741,150.8522868)
Mode Car Train
DirectionsFrom
Finish At the intersection of Kiama Coast Walk & Blowhole Point Road (-34.6716359,150.8626412)
Mode (end) Car Shuttle   Car   Train  
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started
From Minnamurra Train Station, head towards the singular exit via the paved path. When you make it to the exit (the intersection of North Street and Railway Avenue), turn right and head along Railway Avenue. About 40 metres later, veer right and head along the paved track next to the road. At the end of Railway Avenue, turn left and head along Rangoon Road to continue along Kiama Coast Walk North - Minnamurra River to Kiama Blowhole Track.....
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
After 105 m pass the sign (on your right).
After another 15 m pass the pay phone (7 m on your left).
At the intersection of Railway Avenue & North Street turn right, to head along Railway Avenue (a residential road).
After another 40 m (from the Railway Avenue) veer right (a walking track).
After another 215 m (at the intersection of Rangoon Road & Railway Avenue) continue straight, to head along Rangoon Road (a residential road).
After another 50 m (at the intersection of Rangoon Road & Austin Avenue) continue straight, to head along Rangoon Road.
After another 140 m pass the "Minnamurra General Store Cafe" (10 m on your left).

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From the Rangoon Road turn right.
After another 185 m (from the Charles Avenue) turn left (a service road).
After another 85 m pass the "James Oates Reserve" (30 m on your right).
After another 15 m pass the toilet (65 m on your right).
After another 45 m to find the car park.
From the Kiama Coast Walk veer right, to head along Kiama Coast Walk (a walking track).
After another 350 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
After another 300 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
After another 235 m come to the viewpoint (8 m on your left).
After another 30 m pass the car park (8 m on your left).
At the intersection of Kiama Coast Walk & Eureka Avenue veer right, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
After another 75 m pass the helipad (10 m on your right).
After another 150 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
After another 20 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
After another 285 m turn left.
After another 305 m pass the toilet (75 m on your right).
After another 325 m pass the playground (5 m on your right).
After another 4 m continue straight.
Then pass the picnic table (on your right).
After another 15 m turn left.
After another 830 m come to the viewpoint (75 m on your left).
Continue straight.
After another 15 m continue straight.
After another 205 m pass the "Cathedral Rocks" (on your left).
After another 170 m pass the "Cameron Boyd Reserve" (10 m on your left).
After another 8 m (from the Cliff Drive) continue straight (a highway|cycleway).
After another 95 m continue straight.
After another 150 m continue straight.
After another 60 m continue straight.
After another 20 m continue straight.
After another 205 m continue straight.
After another 20 m continue straight.
After another 40 m continue straight.
After another 80 m veer left.
After another 75 m continue straight.
After another 50 m turn right.
After another 55 m continue straight.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional little side trip taking you to a viewpoint with panoramic southeasterly views. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 10 m continue straight.
After another 40 m continue straight.
After another 125 m continue straight.
After another 115 m continue straight.
After another 110 m continue straight.
After another 25 m continue straight.
After another 145 m veer left.
After another 145 m head through the bollard.
After another 5 m (from the Darien Avenue) turn left (a service road).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Take this side trip if you'd like to explore the southern part of Bombo Headland. Use the northern path to come back to the core route if you don't want to backtrack. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 150 m turn right.
After another 125 m head through the bollard.
Then pass the toilet (6 m on your right).
After another 25 m (from the Panama Street) turn left (a footpath).
After another 50 m turn left.
After another 890 m pass the pay phone (80 m on your right).
After another 295 m veer left.
After another 750 m pass the car park (35 m on your right).
Turn left.
After another 275 m pass the toilet (60 m on your right).

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Continue straight.
After another 25 m pass the "Penny Whistlers" (50 m on your right).
After another 15 m pass the car park (15 m on your right).
After another 7 m pass the car park (40 m on your right).
After another 20 m pass the "Hindmarsh Park" (55 m on your right).
After another 110 m pass the playground (10 m on your right).
After another 7 m pass the playground (9 m on your right).
Then pass the toilet (30 m on your right).
After another 110 m pass the "Wild Patch Cafe" (75 m on your right).
Continue straight.
After another 165 m pass the "Boat trailer parking" (7 m on your right).
After another 20 m pass the toilet (40 m on your right).
Continue straight.
Then pass the "Cargo Fish and Chips" (55 m on your left).
After another 20 m pass the restaurant (35 m on your left).
After another 8 m continue straight.
After another 25 m continue straight.
After another 4 m turn left.
After another 15 m pass the "Boat triler parking" (20 m on your right).
After another 105 m pass the "Boat trailer parking" (15 m on your right).
After another 50 m pass the car park (60 m on your right).
After another 55 m pass the helipad (35 m on your left).
After another 40 m continue straight.
After another 20 m pass the car park (on your left).
Continue straight.
After another 5 m pass the toilet (6 m on your left).
After another 10 m come to the viewpoint (45 m on your left).
After another 40 m pass the car park (70 m on your right).
Continue straight.
After another 45 m pass the playground (35 m on your right).
Veer left.
After another 170 m come to the "Kiama Blow Hole Lookout" (about 40 m ahead).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to Kiama Blowhole Lookout. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
From the Blowhole Walkway turn sharp right, to head along Blowhole Walkway.
After another 50 m pass the helipad (25 m on your right).
Then come to the "George Bass Lookout" (15 m on your left).
Then come to the viewpoint (30 m on your left).
From the Blowhole Walkway turn right (a steps).
Then head up the steps (about 20 m long)
A car park.
From the Kiama Coast Walk continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk (a footpath).
About 15 m past the end is "Kiama Lighthouse".
Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Kiama Coast Walk & Blowhole Point Road at the end.

An optional little side trip taking you to a viewpoint with panoramic southeasterly views.
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
After another 20 m come to a viewpoint.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

Take this side trip if you'd like to explore the southern part of Bombo Headland. Use the northern path to come back to the core route if you don't want to backtrack.
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
After another 110 m veer right.
After another 155 m continue straight.
After another 235 m turn sharp right.
After another 40 m veer right.
After another 95 m come to the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 630 m to the main route.

This side trip takes you to Kiama Blowhole Lookout.
Turn map Directions & comments
From the Blowhole Walkway Start heading along Blowhole Walkway (a footpath).
Kiama Lighthouse (about 70 m back from the start).
There is a helipad (about 50 m back from the start).
There is a car park (about 35 m back from the start).
Find the George Bass Lookout at the start.
Find the viewpoint at the start.
After another 40 m come to "Kiama Blow Hole Lookout".
Continue another 0 m to find Kiama Blow Hole Lookout at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 40 m to the main route.
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Terrain
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Kiama Coast Walk North - Minnamurra River to Kiama Blowhole


Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length 9.2 km
Time 2 h 30 min to 4 h
Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required No experience required (2/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route
Toilet: There are 7 on route, on average they are 1.2 km apart with the largest gap of 3.3 km.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Toilet
800 m[toilet]
Toilet
2.5 km[toilet]
Toilet
5.9 km[toilet]
Toilet
8.1 km[toilet]
Toilet
8.3 km[toilet]
Toilet
8.6 km[toilet]
Toilet
8.9 km[toilet]
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