Friday the 27th of November 2020 – Gerringong, New South Wales

Spent the morning in Kiama today and then toured thru the Jamberoo Valley in the afternoon. Have to say that Kiama was a delightful town, I had visited it before back in the early 80’s and I honestly don’t remember much other than the blowhole. A lot of cafe and eateries, which seem to be the main fare of most costal towns nowadays. The walk thru the parks overlooking the water were great, I’m sure the locals appreciate this walking track as much as the tourists. It must be great to come down each day and walk along the coast, I know I’d love it.

From Kiama we followed the tourist drive to a small town called Jamberoo, in the Jamberoo Valley, where else would it be. Stopped off for a quick bite of lunch in the old pub and then travelled out to the Minnamurra Falls but unfortunately there was minimal water there, although it was a nice drive thru the mini rainforest of the National Park.

After the falls we travelled up to Saddleback Mountain lookout. It provided a spectacular view of Kiama and the coast as well as the Jamberoo Valley. A very steep drive down the mountain followed as we headed back into Gerringong. Tomorrow we head off to Burrell Lake which is just south of Ulladulla for 3 days. Getting very close to Victoria now, it will be rather weird hitting the border after nearly 11 months away.

Looking back across the water to the Kiama Showgrounds and Surf Beach from the Lighthouse.
There wasn’t much wind coming onshore but still enough to get some impressive water surges thru the Blowhole. I’m sure its spectacular on windy or rough days!
Great looking sea baths or rock pools, whichever you call them, though I suspect could be a bit dicey in heavy weather.
Susan with the Kiama lighthouse in the background.
I put this photo in, simply because I like it. Sometimes photos don’t quite show the real thing, particularly when surf/waves are involved but this is pretty close.
The Jamberoo Pub, est 1857 and it was a very nice old pub, plenty of character.
The Jamberoo Valley from Saddleback Mountain lookout.
Kiama from Saddleback Mountain lookout.
Now if you wish to have a view and reside by the sea for eternity, then I suggest you can’t go past the Gerringong cemetery!
The view of Gerringong Bay and Werri Beach from the lookout above the cemetery.

2 comments

  1. kevin's avatar
    kevin · November 27, 2020

    Wonderful stories and photos RnS~! Enjoy the journey. KnJ

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    • bebraveontour's avatar
      bebraveontour · November 28, 2020

      Thanks mate, hopefully one day you’ll be able to come back here and view some the places yourselves. Stay safe mate!

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