Australia Wollongong Day Tour: Kiama + Kangaroo Valley (Round Trip from Sydney)

Itinerary details

08:30: Depart from the Furama Darling Harbour Hotel meeting point 09:30: First stop is Bald Hill Lookout, one of Australia’s most famous lookouts. At approximately 300 meters above sea level, it offers unobstructed 360-degree views of the area’s magnificent cliffs and blue ocean. 10:10: Travel along the Grand Pacific Drive, enjoying the scenery along the way, and cross the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge. With steep cliffs on one side and the vast Pacific Ocean on the other, the bridge stands high above the point where the cliffs meet the sea, offering some of the coast’s most captivating views. 11:30: From above, admire the natural heart-shaped beach formed where Minnamurra River meets the ocean, one of the most distinctive natural sights on Australia’s east coast. From the lookout, take in the magnificent coastline, golden sands, blue ocean, and lush surrounding scenery. On clear days, the sweeping views make this a wonderful spot to watch the sunrise, photograph the coast, and capture memorable photos. 12:30: Next, drive to Kiama’s famous natural attraction, the Kiama Blowhole, a naturally formed rock cavity that periodically sends water shooting from a hole at the top of the cliff. The spectacular display makes it a must-see attraction. Kiama Blowhole), a naturally formed rock cavity that periodically sends water shooting from a hole at the top of the cliff. The spectacular display makes it a must-see attraction. 13:00: Enjoy lunch at your own expense in the town of Kiama. 14:20: Arrive in the picturesque town of Gerringong, often called an “artist’s village” for its picture-perfect scenery. With scenic coastal walks, ocean pools, a whale-watching platform, and beaches, it is peaceful and beautiful, like a fairytale world. 15:45: Arrive at the day’s most anticipated stop! Wild kangaroos are most active in the evening and can often be seen gathering across the broad grasslands. Along with the charming countryside scenery, you’ll have the chance to observe Australia’s iconic animals up close and experience its authentic natural environment. 16:30: Return to Sydney. 19:00: Arrive at FURAMA Darling Harbour Hotel, concluding the day's tour. * The blowhole’s display varies by season and depends on the weather and wind conditions. * Tour times may be adjusted for daylight saving and standard time. The actual itinerary is subject to conditions on the day.

Important notes

Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Breakfast: At your own expense Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense

Attraction details

Bald Hill Lookout

Bald Hill Lookout

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Bald Hill Lookout offers sweeping views south over Wollongong and is renowned as an internationally recognised hang-gliding destination. From here, you can see the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, which spans Lawrence Hargrave Drive along a 140-kilometre award-winning coastal road that begins at Royal National Park, a 45-minute drive south of Sydney. The first of three missing sections of the Great Southern Walk has been completed. The new one-kilometre trail features more than 400 sandstone steps linking bushland and beach. This newly opened section from Bald Hill to Stanwell Park completes the connection between Royal National Park and Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area. On 12 November 1894, Australian aviation pioneer Lawrence Hargrave successfully flew from the beach below Bald Hill. A memorial cairn has been erected for him at the summit. The Flying Cafe in the car park offers a range of takeaway options.

Kiama Blowhole

Kiama Blowhole

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Nature often puts on extraordinary displays, and the Kiama Blowhole is a great place to see this kind of spectacle. It is known for its impressive displays of spouting water, which are especially exciting when waves roll in from the southeast. Water has been observed shooting more than 30 metres high through the 2.5-metre opening in the rock face! Several accessible viewing platforms offer different vantage points. Head to the eastern platform for a full view of the rock formation. This landmark has been attracting visitors for more than 100 years. In December 1797, George Bass anchored his whaling boat in the sheltered harbour—now Kiama Harbour—and observed the phenomenon. It is estimated to welcome 900,000 visitors each year.