Kiama Private Day Tour from Sydney

Sea Cliff Bridge, the Kiama Blowhole and the Illawarra escarpment south of Sydney

South of Sydney past Wollongong, the coastline shifts to volcanic headlands, sea cliffs and uncrowded beaches. This ten-hour private tour takes in the Kiama Blowhole, the basalt columns of Bombo Headland, Sea Cliff Bridge and the Royal National Park, finishing with the option of Symbio Wildlife Park on the way back to the city.

This is a private tour (1 to 4 people) shaped around how you want to spend the day. Walking is adjusted to suit your group.

The Route

The day starts by driving south to Kiama. On the way we have a short stop at Sublime Point lookout which provides 180 degree views of the coastline.

Upon reaching Kiama we stop at several places in this area:

Kiama Blowhole Ocean water surges into a volcanic chamber and compresses the air above it — on a solid swell the blowhole shoots seawater up to 25 metres into the air. One of the most powerful blowholes in the world. The Little Blowhole is a short drive away and has a narrower chamber resulting in a more explosive stream of ocean water.

Bombo Headland The headland is formed from basalt columns — hexagonal rock formations created by cooling lava flows millions of years ago. The geology here is unlike anything else on the Sydney coastline.

After a walk to see the basalt columns we stop at Bombo Beach and enjoy uninterrupted views of the beach whilst enjoying a tasty picnic lunch.

Cathedral Rocks and Minnamurra Dramatic sea cliff formations along the Kiama coastline. At Minnamurra the river flows into the sea creating a unique sand spit often covered by a large numbers of birds, and yet another striking volcanic formation is close by, Stack Island.

It is now time to head north along the coast and we usually make the stops listed below, although the itinerary can be varied if you would like to spend more time at the beach (often tempting in Summer) or visit Symbio Wildlife Park.

Sea Cliff Bridge A cantilevered bridge that curves around the cliff face above the Pacific Ocean on Lawrence Hargrave Drive. The bridge is 665 metres long and sits 40 metres above the ocean. Views of the rock platforms and escarpment from the walkway alongside are outstanding. If you feel like a coffee there is an optional stop at a nearby hotel, The Imperial at Clifton.

Bald Hill Lookout One of the finest coastal lookouts in New South Wales, above Stanwell Tops. Hang gliders and paragliders launch from the clifftop. The sweeping views stretch south along the Illawarra Escarpment towards Port Kembla.

Royal National Park The afternoon moves into the Royal National Park — options include Wattamolla waterfall and lagoon, a coastal walk, or quieter beaches and rock platforms within the park.

We cover a lot of ground on this tour with a few different itinerary options. We will see some wonderful coastal scenery, including the remarkable Kiama blowholes.

A great tour to get a feel for the coastline south of Sydney!

Price (based on group size) 1-2 persons $1150 3-4 persons $1250