Kiama travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kiama
With a population of 12,286, Kiama is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kiama has to offer.
When to visit Kiama
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kiama in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Kiama, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Kiama
Plane
Although Kiama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 86 km from Kiama. The shortest flight to Kiama from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 3h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Kiama is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 94 km from Kiama. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Kiama. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Kiama takes 1159 km and will cost you around $296. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 1352 km.
Airlines serving Kiama
Where to stay in Kiama
Average rates range from around $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $522 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kiama
Hiring a car in Kiama
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Kiama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.51 and $28.67.