Kiama Coast Walk Mid - Kiama Blowhole to Loves Bay

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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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Full Journey	Kiama Coast Walk
Start	At the intersection of Kiama Coast Walk & Blowhole Point Road (-34.6716384,150.8626268)
Mode	Car Train
Directions	From Princes Highway, A1, Kiama. Turn on to Gipps Street Offramp then drive for 800 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Collins Street and drive for another 230 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Terralong Street and drive for another 450 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Terralong Street and drive for another 75 m Keep left onto Blowhole Point Road and drive for another 500 m Turn slight left and drive for another 2 m
Finish	(-34.6973286,150.8501565)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Kiama Blowhole car park, head towards the egg-white "Kiama Blowhole" sign next to the steps with shiny metal railings. When you get to the sign, start heading along the narrow paved path as you keep the ocean to your left. Shortly after, cross the reddish section and pass by a bench (to your left). Keep following the paved track to continue along Kiama Coast Walk Mid - Kiama Blowhole to Loves Bay Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Kiama Coast Walk & Blowhole Point Road Start heading along Kiama Coast Walk (a footpath). Find the car park at the start. Find the helipad at the start.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to Kiama Blowhole Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional little side trip to George Bass Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. From the Kiama Coast Walk turn right, to head along Kiama Coast Walk. After another 20 m pass the "Kiama Lighthouse" (10 m on your right). After another 25 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left).
	From the Kiama Coast Walk continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
	After another 510 m (at the intersection of Terralong Street & Kiama Coast Walk) turn left, to head along Terralong Street (a vehicle track).
	After another 80 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) veer left, to head along Kiama Coast Walk (a walking track). After another 350 m pass the toilet (35 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the car park (on your right). After another 30 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk. After another 130 m head through/around the gate.
	From the Kiama Coast Walk veer left, to head along Kiama Coast Walk. After another 8 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) turn left. After another 165 m pass the playground (65 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the toilet (30 m on your right). After another 100 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long) Then pass the car park (on your right).
	After another 15 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) veer left, to head along Kiama Coast Walk. After another 55 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
	After another 295 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) veer left, to head along Kiama Coast Walk. After another 8 m head down the steps (about 45 m long) Then head down the steps (about 30 m long) After another 450 m pass the playground (40 m on your right).
	Then cross the ford. After another 25 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) turn left, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
	After another 305 m (at the intersection of Kiama Coast Walk & Gwinganna Avenue) continue straight.
	After another 430 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) turn left, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
	After another 85 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) turn left, to head along Kiama Coast Walk. After another 115 m come to the "Endeavour Lookout" (20 m on your right). Then come to the viewpoint (on your left).
	From the Kiama Coast Walk veer right, to head along Kiama Coast Walk. After another 10 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) turn left, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
	After another 640 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk. After another 35 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
	After another 60 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk.
	After another 470 m cross the ford. From the Kiama Coast Walk continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk. After another 100 m head through/around the gate. After another 500 m pass the picnic table (7 m on your right). Then pass a seat (7 m on your left).
	From the Kiama Coast Walk continue straight (a walking track). After another 7 m pass the picnic table (8 m on your right). After another 40 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) continue straight, to head along Kiama Coast Walk (a footpath).
	After another 610 m (from the Kiama Coast Walk) turn right. After another 150 m come to a toilet.
	The end.

This side trip takes you to Kiama Blowhole Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Kiama Coast Walk Start (a steps). Then head down the steps (about 20 m long)
	From the Blowhole Walkway turn left, to head along Blowhole Walkway (a footpath). After another 10 m pass the helipad (25 m on your left). After another 35 m (from the Blowhole Walkway) continue straight, to head along Blowhole Walkway. 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 105 m to the main route.

An optional little side trip to George Bass Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Kiama Coast Walk Start (a steps). Then head down the steps (about 20 m long) Find the helipad at the start. After another 3 m (from the Blowhole Walkway) veer right, to head along Blowhole Walkway (a footpath). After another 15 m come to "George Bass Lookout".
	Continue another 0 m to find George Bass Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Kiama Coast Walk Mid - Kiama Blowhole to Loves Bay

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	5.9 km
Time	1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

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	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 1.5 km apart with the largest gap of 4.5 km.

Seat: There is one 5 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	990 m	[toilet]
Toilet	1.4 km	[toilet]
Seat	5 km	[seat]
Toilet	5.9 km	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
- Kiama Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  19°C
  Showers. Becoming windy.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southerly 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 13 and 19.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 1:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 18°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  8 → 35mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 18.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  14°C → 20°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  14°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog inland. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 22.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  16°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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