Guidebook for Jamberoo
Parks & Nature
This iconic rainforest is at the end of our road and accessible for prams and wheelchairs. Primary school kids love the suspension bridges. We have spotted wildlife like lyrebirds on most of our visits. The lower loop takes 30 mins and is always sheltered from wind heat, cold and rain by the rainforest canopy. For a longer walk, take the steep track to the falls.
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Minnamurra Rainforest Center
345 Minnamurra Falls RdThis iconic rainforest is at the end of our road and accessible for prams and wheelchairs. Primary school kids love the suspension bridges. We have spotted wildlife like lyrebirds on most of our visits. The lower loop takes 30 mins and is always sheltered from wind heat, cold and rain by the rainforest canopy. For a longer walk, take the steep track to the falls.
Fabulous picnic area and one of Australia's best surfing spots - The Farm - is a short walk from the car. Markets held Thursday evenings.
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Killalea Reserve
45A Killalea DrFabulous picnic area and one of Australia's best surfing spots - The Farm - is a short walk from the car. Markets held Thursday evenings.
Stunning views over the falls and towards Kangaroo Valley, Carrington falls is only 9.5km away on Jamberoo Mountain Road. Drop in at the Jamberoo lookout for stunning views of the Jamberoo Valley and coastline.
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Carrington Falls picnic area
Lookout TrackStunning views over the falls and towards Kangaroo Valley, Carrington falls is only 9.5km away on Jamberoo Mountain Road. Drop in at the Jamberoo lookout for stunning views of the Jamberoo Valley and coastline.
Fabulous drive through forests and winding country lanes to these stunning falls with picnic area and short walking trail. Take Pearsons Lane which is a couple of kilometres west of Robertson then turn on to Belmore Falls Road which has a few kilometres of well maintained gravel road to the Falls. Continue past the falls to the picnic area and walks then, after taking in the breathtaking views, return to the pretty village of Robertson. About 12km round trip out of Robertson. Robertson has some great food options - Robertson pub for good family friendly food options with craft beer and Pizzas in the Mist are favorites.
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Belmore Falls
Belmore Falls RoadFabulous drive through forests and winding country lanes to these stunning falls with picnic area and short walking trail. Take Pearsons Lane which is a couple of kilometres west of Robertson then turn on to Belmore Falls Road which has a few kilometres of well maintained gravel road to the Falls. Continue past the falls to the picnic area and walks then, after taking in the breathtaking views, return to the pretty village of Robertson. About 12km round trip out of Robertson. Robertson has some great food options - Robertson pub for good family friendly food options with craft beer and Pizzas in the Mist are favorites.
Stunning coastal views with interpretive signs along 6 km walk takes you to the southern end of Werri Beach Gerringong. We usually arrange to leave a car at Gerringong and walk one way - heading south so the sun is behind us. This walk is dog friendly. Check the tides as the walk ends with a crossing of the outlet of the lagoon at Werri Beach which can be waist deep at high tide or ankle deep at low tide. Werri is one of our many uncrowded beautiful beaches and is famous for Werri Beach Fish and Chips - located about 500m further south. There is a picnic area with toilets where the walk ends at Werri Beach.
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Kiama Coastal Path - Car Park
Elanora RoadStunning coastal views with interpretive signs along 6 km walk takes you to the southern end of Werri Beach Gerringong. We usually arrange to leave a car at Gerringong and walk one way - heading south so the sun is behind us. This walk is dog friendly. Check the tides as the walk ends with a crossing of the outlet of the lagoon at Werri Beach which can be waist deep at high tide or ankle deep at low tide. Werri is one of our many uncrowded beautiful beaches and is famous for Werri Beach Fish and Chips - located about 500m further south. There is a picnic area with toilets where the walk ends at Werri Beach.
Essentials
Conveniently located in Jamberoo Village where parking is easy. Freddo's (as the locals refer to it because it's been run by the Fredricks family for 3 generations) is well stocked, helpful and friendly and only a little more expensive than Woolworths. Produce is usually fresh.
Fredericks IGA Jamberoo
3 Allowrie StConveniently located in Jamberoo Village where parking is easy. Freddo's (as the locals refer to it because it's been run by the Fredricks family for 3 generations) is well stocked, helpful and friendly and only a little more expensive than Woolworths. Produce is usually fresh.
Great selection of organic fresh produce and healthy foods. Fabulous vegan cafe serves great food and coffee.
Heart & Sol Organics
106 Terralong StGreat selection of organic fresh produce and healthy foods. Fabulous vegan cafe serves great food and coffee.
Visiting Jamberoo Butchery is a step back in time. Meet Peter who takes great pride in the quality of his meats and has been our butcher for decades. Peter goes to the local sales each week to hand select his beasts. His sausages are legendary! All meat and cold meats are cut fresh in front of you.
Jamberoo Butchery
9 Allowrie StVisiting Jamberoo Butchery is a step back in time. Meet Peter who takes great pride in the quality of his meats and has been our butcher for decades. Peter goes to the local sales each week to hand select his beasts. His sausages are legendary! All meat and cold meats are cut fresh in front of you.
Arts & Culture
Always interesting selection of quality jewelry, timber and other works by local artists.
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Precinct Galleries at the Flying Pig Precinct
14 Alexandra StAlways interesting selection of quality jewelry, timber and other works by local artists.
Informative displays about the history of Kiama with each room themed for a different period. Housed in the original Pilot's cottage of Kiama Harbour and a short walk from the Blowhole. Cafe next door with lovely coastal views.
Pilots Cottage Museum
Blowhole Point RoadInformative displays about the history of Kiama with each room themed for a different period. Housed in the original Pilot's cottage of Kiama Harbour and a short walk from the Blowhole. Cafe next door with lovely coastal views.
Sightseeing
Stunning coastal views with whales passing in autumn and spring. There are two rockpools in Kiama - the natural rock setting of Blowhole point or across the harbour the formed Olympic sized pool (I think) at Black beach.
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Blowhole Point Rock Pool
Stunning coastal views with whales passing in autumn and spring. There are two rockpools in Kiama - the natural rock setting of Blowhole point or across the harbour the formed Olympic sized pool (I think) at Black beach.
Stunning views up and down the coast are your reward after driving country lanes through the stunning Jamberoo Valley with a steep pinch at the end. This is the best place to appreciate the eroded volcanic culderas (remnant volcanos) which are responsible for the fertile soils that made Jamberoo Valley such a famous dairying area in it's day. This is another great place for a picnic. Adventurous walkers with sturdy shoes can explore the historic Hoddle's track which was once the main access to Kiama from the Southern Highlands. The track commences near the communication towers.
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Saddleback Mountain Lookout
Saddleback Mountain RoadStunning views up and down the coast are your reward after driving country lanes through the stunning Jamberoo Valley with a steep pinch at the end. This is the best place to appreciate the eroded volcanic culderas (remnant volcanos) which are responsible for the fertile soils that made Jamberoo Valley such a famous dairying area in it's day. This is another great place for a picnic. Adventurous walkers with sturdy shoes can explore the historic Hoddle's track which was once the main access to Kiama from the Southern Highlands. The track commences near the communication towers.
Spend the day with a lovely drive past Gerringong, Gerroa and 7 mile beaches to arrive at Two Figs Winery. The views from the cellar door are stunning. They offer cheese platters and shady trees with a few tables. Interesting wines. Usually quiet though very busy during the annual wine festival each June Long weekend with live music. Be early!
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Two Figs Winery
905 Bolong RdSpend the day with a lovely drive past Gerringong, Gerroa and 7 mile beaches to arrive at Two Figs Winery. The views from the cellar door are stunning. They offer cheese platters and shady trees with a few tables. Interesting wines. Usually quiet though very busy during the annual wine festival each June Long weekend with live music. Be early!
Great fish and chips across from iconic Werri Beach - take your picnic rug and sun shade!
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Werri Beach Fish And Chips Pacific Av station
Great fish and chips across from iconic Werri Beach - take your picnic rug and sun shade!
Food Scene
Lunch spot with shady trees. Very busy but tables turn over quickly and staff are amazing. Great value. Healthy substantial interesting salads and burgers with great coffee or a glass of wine or craft beer.
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The Hungry Monkey
32 Prince Alfred StLunch spot with shady trees. Very busy but tables turn over quickly and staff are amazing. Great value. Healthy substantial interesting salads and burgers with great coffee or a glass of wine or craft beer.
My favourite restaurant in Kiama. Great fresh food, wide range of traditional japanese dishes with japanese chef at a reasonable price. Licenced and BYO wine.
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Kai Japanese Restaurant
68 Manning StMy favourite restaurant in Kiama. Great fresh food, wide range of traditional japanese dishes with japanese chef at a reasonable price. Licenced and BYO wine.
You wouldn't expect outstanding Indian food in Kiama but here it is. Another favourite. Quiet setting with most tables on wide balcony behind shopfront in central Kiama. Extensive menu, good service and affordable. Licenced and BYO.
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JJ's Indian Restaurant
127 Terralong StYou wouldn't expect outstanding Indian food in Kiama but here it is. Another favourite. Quiet setting with most tables on wide balcony behind shopfront in central Kiama. Extensive menu, good service and affordable. Licenced and BYO.
Inexpensive bistro in a family friendly club; breathtaking views of the southern coastline. Easy walk to Gerroa beach.
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Gerroa Boat Fishermans Club
68 Crooked River RdInexpensive bistro in a family friendly club; breathtaking views of the southern coastline. Easy walk to Gerroa beach.
Silica is serving Kiama's best food - fresh contemporary Australian with a seafood focus. Nice view over surf beach. Good value for the quality.
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Silica
72 Manning StreetSilica is serving Kiama's best food - fresh contemporary Australian with a seafood focus. Nice view over surf beach. Good value for the quality.
Great coffee, breakfast and lunch set overlooking Black Beach Kiama. Stunning views, open airy relaxed.
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Penny Whistlers
31 Shoalhaven StGreat coffee, breakfast and lunch set overlooking Black Beach Kiama. Stunning views, open airy relaxed.
Best cheap eat in Kiama - fresh, authentic Thai food for lunch and dinner. Spotlessly clean. Licensed and BYO wine.
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Thai @ Kiama
55 Collins StBest cheap eat in Kiama - fresh, authentic Thai food for lunch and dinner. Spotlessly clean. Licensed and BYO wine.
This has been a local's favourite for ever - well made pizza with some other Italian dishes. Great family venue.
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Centrepoint Pizza Kiama
106 Terralong StThis has been a local's favourite for ever - well made pizza with some other Italian dishes. Great family venue.
This is a local's hangout for fresh tasty lunches, coffee and delicious cakes made by the owner. The cafe is run by our local caterer, so unfortunately it's shut during weekends.
Crust & Crumb
22 Allowrie StThis is a local's hangout for fresh tasty lunches, coffee and delicious cakes made by the owner. The cafe is run by our local caterer, so unfortunately it's shut during weekends.
Another locals hangout - in the heart of Jamberoo village. Country feel. Watch the passing parade sitting at one of the outdoor tables while enjoying their pastries and cakes baked on the premises.
Kings Patisserie & Cafe
18 Allowrie StAnother locals hangout - in the heart of Jamberoo village. Country feel. Watch the passing parade sitting at one of the outdoor tables while enjoying their pastries and cakes baked on the premises.
Entertainment & Activities
Fabulous day for the family only 5 mins from Frangipani House. Get there early to grab one of many spots under shady trees, spread out your picnic rug and then head out to enjoy the many activities and rides. Some have a height restriction (smaller kids may be a bit disappointed).
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Jamberoo Action Park
1215 Jamberoo RdFabulous day for the family only 5 mins from Frangipani House. Get there early to grab one of many spots under shady trees, spread out your picnic rug and then head out to enjoy the many activities and rides. Some have a height restriction (smaller kids may be a bit disappointed).
Loads of fun for younger kids according to friends. I haven't been and would appreciate advice from guests about their recommendation.
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Illawarra Inflatable Play Centre
243 Shellharbour RdLoads of fun for younger kids according to friends. I haven't been and would appreciate advice from guests about their recommendation.
Family friendly with 24 bowling alleys, coffee, snacks and meals suitable for adults and kids. Great place for a rainy day.
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ZONE BOWLING Illawarra
47 Princes HwyFamily friendly with 24 bowling alleys, coffee, snacks and meals suitable for adults and kids. Great place for a rainy day.
Friendly family run cinema which plays art house movies along with block busters. I like the oldy worldy experience, friendly staff, great value tickets and movie selection.
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Gala Twin Cinema
204 Cowper StFriendly family run cinema which plays art house movies along with block busters. I like the oldy worldy experience, friendly staff, great value tickets and movie selection.
Beautiful 18 hole golf course - affordable, uncrowded with hire options. Watch out for the water hazards! Locals like the affordable hearty Chinese food on offer at the club.
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Jamberoo Golf Club
21 Allowrie StBeautiful 18 hole golf course - affordable, uncrowded with hire options. Watch out for the water hazards! Locals like the affordable hearty Chinese food on offer at the club.
Jamberoo Village offers a number of activities - golf, bowls, bare foot bowls, tennis, skate park for the kids and playing fields. Public are welcome to hire the tennis courts - available day and evenings - for a modest cost - the key is available by contacting Sandy Evans ph 42360555.
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Jamberoo
Jamberoo Village offers a number of activities - golf, bowls, bare foot bowls, tennis, skate park for the kids and playing fields. Public are welcome to hire the tennis courts - available day and evenings - for a modest cost - the key is available by contacting Sandy Evans ph 42360555.
Good access point for Minnamurra River with ramp and parking. This is the place to go to launch your kayak or tinny.
Trevethan Reserve
Good access point for Minnamurra River with ramp and parking. This is the place to go to launch your kayak or tinny.
Everything Else
We usually drive via Saddleback to visit Crooked River Winery. It's fun tasting the wines. Some are a little fruity for my palate which is typical of grapes grown in a coastal temperate environment. The restaurant is expensive by local standards though reasonable value for well prepared French food. The views from the restaurant are stunning. Check out their site for live music and the wine festival held June long weekends.
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Crooked River Wines - Winery - Cellar Door - Restaurant - Wedding Venue
11 Willowvale RdWe usually drive via Saddleback to visit Crooked River Winery. It's fun tasting the wines. Some are a little fruity for my palate which is typical of grapes grown in a coastal temperate environment. The restaurant is expensive by local standards though reasonable value for well prepared French food. The views from the restaurant are stunning. Check out their site for live music and the wine festival held June long weekends.
We usually drive via Saddleback to visit Crooked River Winery. It's fun tasting the wines. Some are a little fruity for my palate which is typical of grapes grown in a coastal temperate environment. The restaurant is expensive by local standards though reasonable value for well prepared French food. The views from the restaurant are stunning. Check out their site for live music and the wine festival held June long weekends.
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Crooked River Wines - Winery - Cellar Door - Restaurant - Wedding Venue
11 Willowvale RdWe usually drive via Saddleback to visit Crooked River Winery. It's fun tasting the wines. Some are a little fruity for my palate which is typical of grapes grown in a coastal temperate environment. The restaurant is expensive by local standards though reasonable value for well prepared French food. The views from the restaurant are stunning. Check out their site for live music and the wine festival held June long weekends.