12 LOVE’S to WERRI Tips for Safe Walking COASTAL WALKING TRACK Walk it Kiama • Wear 30+ SPF sunscreen, a hat and This is a spectacular walking trail sunglasses. hugging the coastline, which was • Always make sure to wear comfortable previously inaccessible, stretching from and supportive shoes. Great Walks Love’s Bay, to Werri , • Drink, and take, lots of water, especially in . There are route markers warm weather. 1 Minnamurra to Boneyard 6 Blowhole to Kendalls Beach located approximately every 1km along • Cross at traffic lights or pedestrian crossings (southern side of river) eg cnr of The Things To See: Kiama Blowhole and the track. There are no drinking water where available. Village and Riverside Drive. Lighthouse, Surf Beach,Kendalls Beach. supplies (bubblers etc) and no toilets • Always warm up, stretch and cool down. • If you have chest discomfort, pain or Things To See: Minnamurra , Distance: 2.1km Grade: Medium located along the track – make sure you palpitations while exercising, STOP Rangoon , Jones Beach, Cathedral Average walking time: 23 minutes are prepared for this. immediately and seek medical advice. Rocks. Werri Lagoon is open to the sea, so at • A Good Rule Of Thumb: Set a pace where Distance: 4.6km Grade: Medium 7 saddleback Mountain times, it is inaccessible to traverse and you Look out for the you are able to walk and talk at the same Average walking time: 51 minutes Things To See: Spectacular views of rural may need to return to Love’s Bay. “Walk It Kiama” symbol on time. farmland, pristine and native There are sections quite close to the the paths at 500m intervals. 2 Minnamurra School to flora. edge, as well as some steep slopes. These will give you an idea of the Shared pathways north Kiama Neighbourhood Distance: 3.4km, steep Grade: Hard Extreme caution should be taken in distance you have walked. These are paths built specifically to be shared centre and Thornett Way Average walking time: 38 minutes these areas. by pedestrians and cyclists. Shared paths are Things To See: Minnamurra River, Kiama Things To See: You will see all extremes signposted to let you know you are expected Golf Club. 8 Blowhole to Bonaira – rolling hills, beaches, sea caves, rock to share the path. Distance: 3km Grade: Gentle Reserve platforms and exposed cliffs that create ver 55km When using shared paths: O o hs Average walking time: 33 minutes Things To See: Blowhole and very dramatic scenery. From May to June f pat • Stay alert and be aware of other people in the KiAMA MUniCiPALitY Lighthouse,Kendalls Beach, Bonaira and September to November, the walk Reserve – an established rainforest with using the path. Wearing headphones or 3 Boneyard to Blowhole provides great vantage points for whale beautiful flora and fauna. using a mobile phone will reduce your Things To See: Boneyard Beach, Bombo watching. Distance: 2.5km Grade: Medium awareness of the people around you. Headland, Terrace Houses, Kiama Harbour, Distance: 5.4km Grade: Hard Average walking time: 28 minutes • Don’t block the path if you are part of Kiama Blowhole and Lighthouse. Average walking time: 2 hours a group, and check behind you if you Distance: 3.9km Grade: Medium are about to pass someone, or change 9 Kendalls Beach to A Guide to difficulty: Average walking time: 43 minutes Love’s Bay direction. Gentle walks are suitable for wheelchairs • Share the path. Keep left and move to the Things To See: Kendalls Beach, Friars Cave, and strollers. They have at least two of the left if possible, when a cyclist sounds their 4 Bombo Beach to Blowhole Little Blowhole – more consistent than the following: bell/horn. Things To See: Bombo Headland, Terrace big Blowhole, Easts Beach, Love’s Bay. • No slope or a gentle slope. Houses, Kiama Harbour, Kiama Blowhole Distance: 3.7km Grade: Hard • Smooth pathways suitable for wheelchairs and Lighthouse. 1 Looking After The Environment Average walking time: 41 minutes or prams Distance: 3.2km Grade: Medium While out walking try to have as little an • Clearly defined pathways Average walking time: 36 minutes impact on the environment as possible. Here 10 Werri Beach to Elambra • No steps Estate Dog Off-leash Areas are some things to keep in mind: Medium walks have at least two of the Things To See: Werri Headland, specialty There are eight coastal locations for the off • Never litter while out walking. Pick up any 5 hindmarsh Park to Spring following: shops. leash exercise and recreation of dogs, whilst litter you see. Creek (round trip) • Medium slope Distance: 1.7km Grade: Medium under the control of their owner. In all other • If you are out walking with your dog, Things To See: Hindmarsh Park, shops, • A few stairs Average walking time: 19 minutes areas including the Coastal Walking Track, always take a plastic bag with you, so Spring Creek (a rehabilitated wetland). • Relatively smooth pathways please keep your dog on its lead. Locations of you can pick up any of its droppings and 6 You will be amazed at the local water • Relatively clearly defined pathways dispose of them responsibly. bird species which can be viewed from the 11 Gerringong to Gerroa the off-leash areas are marked on the map. Hard walks have at least two of the following: • While you are enjoying our coastline, Bird Hide, between the lagoon and the Bridge • Steep slopes remember that it is home to many plants freshwater lake. Things To See: Specialty shops, rural • uneven or rough terrain and animals, so minimise any disturbance of Distance: 3.2km Grade: Medium farmland, Gerringong Golf Course, Gerroa • Several steps their habitat. Average walking time: 36 minutes Headland, Seven Mile Beach. Nearby: Black Head, Gerroa • unclear pathways Distance: 4.1km Grade: Medium Disclaimer Kiama Council cannot guarantee the accuracy, Average walking time: 46 minutes Staying Motivated currency or completeness of this map for your There are many ways to keep you motivated particular purpose. Except as required by law, Council will not be liable for any loss, damage, and your walks interesting: expense or cost (including any incidental or • Take a friend, family or dog with you, join a consequential loss or damage) incurred by any local walking group or start your own. person or organisation arising out of use of, or Walking Distance Calculator reliance on, the map. • View your walk not only as exercise, but (average) 30mins also as time to think and relax. Stroll 1.8km • Plan your walks in advance. Medium 2.7km • Vary your walks to keep them interesting. Brisk 3.3km 8 9

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Visit www.cleartheair.nsw.gov.au to find out 3 5 4 11 how you can help clear the air by walking. BONG BONG ST RIVERSIDE DRIVE Walking Trails Rangoon Kiama Island formed path trail SHOALHAVEN ST road CHARLES AVE proposed BLAND ST FARMER ST Surf Beach Minnamurra proposed trail

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FERN ST FEDERAL ST Kendalls Beach SADDLEBACK ROAD OLD MOUNTAIN BONAIRA ST Kiama Golf PACIFIC AVE Werri Beach Course SANDY WHA RD Friars Cave Bonaira

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Walkers Beach Bombo Bombo Beach Spring Creek

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