Heritage plaques

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Bombo Headland Quarry

Commissioned by Council in 2009 to commemorate the history of Bombo's blue metal quarrying industry.

A place of plenty

A local Aboriginal meaning of Minnamurra is 'place of fish'. Many birds, reptiles, mammals and aquatic species depend on this natural area for food and shelter.

Bass and the Blow Hole

George Bass's captaining of a whale boat and the journey that noticed Kiama's blowhole.

Clearing the coast

How the settler's cedar getting changed the coastal landscape.

Coast Walk: Cathedral Rocks

Distinctive basalt rock formations found along the Kiama Coast Walk, particularly at Cathedral Rocks.

Coast Walk: Charmian Clift

Celebrating one of Australia's literary greats, Charmian Clift.

Coast Walk: Blowhole to Kiama Heights

Discover an easy section of the Kiama Coast Walk from Blowhole to Kiama Heights.

Coast Walk: Casting Stones

Learn more about the small, rocky beaches along the Kiama Coast Walk.

Coast Walk: Connecting the country

A section of railway that passes through cuttings and had a significant effect on the local diary industry.

Coast Walk: Loves Bay to Werri Lagoon

Discover the dramatic section of the Kiama Coast Walk between Loves Bay and Werri Lagoon.

Coast Walk: Marsh Meadow

A history of Renfrew Park Estate at Werri Beach and the Omega Flat.

Exposing the past

Layers of volcanic rock exposing our municipality's past.

Founding orphans of Kiama

Learn about Kiama's pioneering Hindmarsh family.

From source to sea

From its mudflats to its mouth, Minnamurra River is an ecological wonder.

Gurrungutch the Great Giant Eel

Learn about the Dreaming story, Gurrungutch the Great Giant Eel, the shaped the region.

Kiama Township

How a cedar-getter built the first house in Kiama and kick-started the development of the town.

Kiama’s Obelisk

The history of Kiama’s sandstone obelisk, installed in 1861.

Little Blowhole Landcare site

How the Little Blowhole Landcare community has worked in collaboration with local Aboriginal people to manage the site.

Old Kiama School

Kiama's first school constructed of local basalt still stands today.

Pocket of the past

An insight into the area's cedar-getting can be found at this small pocket of remnant forest.

Prisoner of Conscience

Learn about George Weightman, a convict transported for life who ended up living in Kiama and Jamberoo.

Reclaiming the coast

How Council worked to reclaim sections of the coastline from private ownership for the public to enjoy.

Robertson Basin

How a request for more accommodation to be built in Kiama kicked-off the blue metal industry in the region.

Sculpture by the sea

Discover how the sea has sculpture the volcanic rock along our coastline.

Shrinking Saltmarsh

Discover the abundant life of our local saltmarshes, and why they have become vulnerable.

Storm Bay

A story of the rich food and vegetation the area was once home to.

Tent in cow paddocks

Tourists and camping in the area became popular with the introduction of the motor vehicle, with farmers offering their cow paddocks as tent sites.

Timber terraces for stone workers

Kiama's timber terraces were built as home for the region's quarry workers.

Welcome to the Coastal Walk

Disocver the rugged section of Kiama Coast Walk between Werri Lagoon and Kiama.

Werri Beach Dunes

Find out more about the work that has re-established Werri Beach'sfragile dunes.

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