Guidebook for Bombo
Parks & Nature
A beautiful and quite beach excellent for surfing, fishing and swimming
21 locals recommend
Bombo Beach
A beautiful and quite beach excellent for surfing, fishing and swimming
A spectacular secluded beach protected from the wind ideal for swimming with young children, snorkelling, surfing and picnics. Just a short walk away but also accessible by car.
28 locals recommend
The Boneyard Beach
42 Cliff DrA spectacular secluded beach protected from the wind ideal for swimming with young children, snorkelling, surfing and picnics. Just a short walk away but also accessible by car.
Kiama's famous Blowhole is the largest in the world!
A viewing platform with disabled access gives good views of Kiama blowhole.
This landmark has attracted people to the region for over 100 years, was first sighted by George Bass when he anchored his whale boat in the sheltered bay, now known as Kiama harbour, in December 1797.
It is estimated that 900,000 people visit the Blowhole per year to view the spectacular plumes of water that can be seen when the seas are running from the south east.
Only a short distance from the town centre and railway station, the Kiama blowhole has picnic areas and rock pool nearby. The Kiama Visitors Information Centre are located nearby and are open 9am t
261 locals recommend
Kiama Blowhole
Kiama's famous Blowhole is the largest in the world!
A viewing platform with disabled access gives good views of Kiama blowhole.
This landmark has attracted people to the region for over 100 years, was first sighted by George Bass when he anchored his whale boat in the sheltered bay, now known as Kiama harbour, in December 1797.
It is estimated that 900,000 people visit the Blowhole per year to view the spectacular plumes of water that can be seen when the seas are running from the south east.
Only a short distance from the town centre and railway station, the Kiama blowhole has picnic areas and rock pool nearby. The Kiama Visitors Information Centre are located nearby and are open 9am t
The Carrington Falls is a plunge waterfall across the Kangaroo River located in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia. The falls are situated where the river crosses the western escarpment of the Budderoo Plateau to descend to the Kangaroo Valley approximately 130–160 metres (430–520 ft) from the plateau to the valley floor.
54 locals recommend
Carrington Falls
The Carrington Falls is a plunge waterfall across the Kangaroo River located in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia. The falls are situated where the river crosses the western escarpment of the Budderoo Plateau to descend to the Kangaroo Valley approximately 130–160 metres (430–520 ft) from the plateau to the valley floor.
Jones Beach
Great for exploring rock pools. Make sure you check the tides before heading out.
25 locals recommend
Cathedral Rocks
Great for exploring rock pools. Make sure you check the tides before heading out.
Minnamurra River
Good little fishing, swimming and paddle boarding spot.
Beautiful picnic spot looking out over the ocean and Minnamurra river.
7 locals recommend
Minnamurra Lookout
168 Charles AvenueBeautiful picnic spot looking out over the ocean and Minnamurra river.
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
345 Minnamurra Falls RdSurf Beach
Gerringong Falls
Drinks & Nightlife
The Blue Diamond Bar & Bistro offers lunch and dinner 7 days a week in a relaxed atmosphere. Choose to dine alfresco in the garden courtyard or indoors overlooking the Kiama harbour. Famous for its gourmet pizza’s and cocktail treats, The Blue Diamond also has a tempting menu of tapas and contemporary Australian Cuisine.
23 locals recommend
Blue Diamond Bar
31 Shoalhaven StThe Blue Diamond Bar & Bistro offers lunch and dinner 7 days a week in a relaxed atmosphere. Choose to dine alfresco in the garden courtyard or indoors overlooking the Kiama harbour. Famous for its gourmet pizza’s and cocktail treats, The Blue Diamond also has a tempting menu of tapas and contemporary Australian Cuisine.
Historic tavern with a laid-back feel, for classic pub meals plus live music and club nights
7 locals recommend
Kiama Inn Hotel
50 Terralong StHistoric tavern with a laid-back feel, for classic pub meals plus live music and club nights
Food Scene
Hand-crafted burgers and meals from locally sourced ingredients.
The Hungry Monkey in Kiama has made the Top 10 list of Open Table’s best overall restaurants in Sydney and NSW.
Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews and sorts the results by category to help diners discover the new favourites in the state.
The Hungry Monkey received 40 reviews during the last month and scored a 96 per cent recommendation rating.
In 2017 the Kiama business run by Jack Alexander and Taylor Hudson was named Illawarra and South Coast Business of the Year.
62 locals recommend
The Hungry Monkey
32 Prince Alfred StHand-crafted burgers and meals from locally sourced ingredients.
The Hungry Monkey in Kiama has made the Top 10 list of Open Table’s best overall restaurants in Sydney and NSW.
Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews and sorts the results by category to help diners discover the new favourites in the state.
The Hungry Monkey received 40 reviews during the last month and scored a 96 per cent recommendation rating.
In 2017 the Kiama business run by Jack Alexander and Taylor Hudson was named Illawarra and South Coast Business of the Year.
Centrepoint Pizza Kiama
106 Terralong StQuality pizzas and pasta delivered to your door
Stacks Burger House
21 Johnson StThe Gainsborough Bakery
41 Meehan DrPenny Whistlers
31 Shoalhaven StEntertainment & Activities
Jamberoo Action Park is a large and expansive water park at Curramore, New South Wales.
For the 2018/19 Season, Jamberoo Action Park is focussing on our big 3 tube rides. When you drop into these rides on your raft, you never know which way you will be sitting, twisting and turning through the ride – each experience is different – only at Jamberoo!
228 locals recommend
Jamberoo Action Park
1215 Jamberoo RdJamberoo Action Park is a large and expansive water park at Curramore, New South Wales.
For the 2018/19 Season, Jamberoo Action Park is focussing on our big 3 tube rides. When you drop into these rides on your raft, you never know which way you will be sitting, twisting and turning through the ride – each experience is different – only at Jamberoo!
Getting Around
Bombo railway station
The Bombo Train station is approx. 500m walk from the house.
Shopping
Stockland Shellharbour is one of the largest shopping centres in the Illawarra area with over 220 specialty stores and restaurants with a cinema near by.
53 locals recommend
Stockland Shellharbour Shopping Centre
211 Lake Entrance RdStockland Shellharbour is one of the largest shopping centres in the Illawarra area with over 220 specialty stores and restaurants with a cinema near by.
FoodWorks
41-43 Meehan DrIGA Kiama Downs
17 Johnson StWoolworths Kiama
143 Terralong St