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Kiama

brief history ...

Kiama - main street
©2006 Gabriel Ditu
The region was first inhabited by the Aborigines.

The first European to explore the area was George Bass in 1797. Later on Kiama was settled by farmers.

Trivia: The name of the town is derived from the Aboriginal word Kiarama meaning "sea noise", probably in reference to the Kiama Blowhole.

about ...

Kiama is a picturesque town situated 120 km south of Sydney.

Attractions:
  • Surf beaches
  • Kiama Blowhole and Kiama Little Blowhole (best)
  • Cathedral Rocks north at Bombo
  • Kiama Lighthouse, on Blowhole Point
  • Saddleback Lookout 600 m high situated 7 km South West
  • The Jamberoo Recreation Park
  • Australian pelicans

tourist information ...

Kiama blowhole
©2006 Gabriel Ditu
How to get there
Best is by train from Central Station in Sydney and go off the train at Kiama Station (Illawarra line). Check the City Rail timetables. See map.

Relevant links:
Kiama City Council
The official guide to Kiama
Visit Kiama
29 March
1901 - The first federal election of the Commonwealth of Australia elected members and senators to the first Parliament of Australia.

1963 - Supermodel, Elle McPherson is born in Killara, New South Wales.
Australian slang
  • yabbie/yabby australian fresh water crayfish
  • screamer party lover, person who gets drunk on very little alcohol
  • boogie board body board
  • woos/wuss coward
  • skippy an Australian, kangaroo
  • av-a-go-ya-mug encouragement
  • chokkie chocolate
  • WACA WAn Cricket Association
  • vejjo vegetarian
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