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The Area
Kiama  ·  Gerringong  ·  Berry  ·  Jamberoo

A short drive in any direction.

Agape sits in the middle of a small, mostly quiet part of the NSW south coast. Seven minutes east to a working harbour town. Twelve minutes inland to a dairy village. Twenty minutes south to the best bakery on the coast. Half an hour north to the basalt cliffs at Bombo. What follows is a considered, opinionated guide — more useful than exhaustive.

All distances given from the gate at 33 Halls Road, in minutes by car.
A walking path along the cliff edge, the Tasman Sea beyond
◦The cliff walk south of Kiama, seven minutes from the gate
Contents
№ 01

Towns & Villages

4 places
  1. № 01
    Town
    ◦kiama
    From Agape
    7 min

    Kiama

    The closest full-service town, seven minutes east on Jerrara Road. Coffee, groceries, a working harbour, a blowhole, and a train line that runs back to Sydney in just under two hours.

    Terralong Street is the main strip — everything you might need in a morning, and nothing you don’t. The Sunday producers’ market sets up at Black Beach, overlooking the harbour, the second and fourth Sunday of each month.

    Drive
    7 min · 6 km
    Known for
    Blowhole, harbour, rock pools
    Train to Sydney
    1 h 55
  2. № 02
    Town
    ◦jamberoo
    From Agape
    10 min

    Jamberoo

    A working farming village twelve minutes inland, tucked beneath the escarpment. A single pub, a single bakery, a single butcher — and all three are worth the drive.

    The back road from Agape into Jamberoo is one of the best short drives in the region. Go for the bread, stay for the afternoon at the pub.

    Drive
    10 min · 8 km
    Known for
    Dairy country, pub, the back road
    Best for
    A weekday lunch
  3. № 03
    Town
    ◦gerringong
    From Agape
    14 min

    Gerringong

    A quieter village fifteen minutes south, set on the ridge above Werri Beach. Smaller, slower, and most of the best south-coast eating sits within a two-minute walk of the main roundabout.

    If you’re staying the week, one dinner here and one long Sunday breakfast is the right rhythm. Walk the Werri headland after.

    Drive
    14 min · 13 km
    Known for
    Werri Beach, the headland walk
    Best for
    Dinner, breakfast
  4. № 04
    Town
    ◦berry
    From Agape
    21 min

    Berry  — Berry

    nland, twenty-one minutes south via the old Princes Highway. A nineteenth-century dairy town turned weekender. Boutique shops and bookstores line the main street, alongside a beloved bakery, quality restaurants, and a genuine country pub.

    Saturday mornings are busy — come early or mid-week. Berry Markets (first Sunday monthly) feature 200+ stalls of local produce, crafts, and food. Don't miss the donut van.

    Drive
    21 min · 24 km
    Known for
    boutique shopping, gourmet cafes, and 19th-century architecture.
    Best for
    A Saturday morning
№ 02

Beaches & Swimming

4 places
  1. № 01
    Beach
    ◦bombo headland
    From Agape
    8 min

    Bombo Headland  — Kiama

    The old basalt quarry turned sculpture park, just north of Kiama. Hexagonal basalt columns drop into the Tasman; the light at 7am is ridiculous.

    Not a swimming beach — come for the walk and the quarry. Park at Bombo Headland Reserve. Thirty minutes, round trip, unhurried.

    Drive
    8 min · 5.4 km
    Best for
    Sunrise walk, photography
    Swim
    No — headland only
  2. № 02
    Beach
    ◦kiama blowhole & rock pools
    From Agape
    10 min

    Kiama Blowhole & Rock Pools  — Kiama

    The blowhole fires on a south-easterly swell, which is most of the year. Below it, a protected rock pool carved into the basalt — worth the dawn swim at least once.

    Pool is free, 24 hours and open all year round. Follow the path from the blowhole down to the pool. Go early; it fills up by 9am in summer.

    Drive
    10 min · 5 km
    Best for
    Dawn swim, blowhole show
    Facilities
    Pool, toilets, parking
  3. № 03
    Beach
    ◦werri beach
    From Agape
    15 min

    Werri Beach  — Gerringong

    A long, uninterrupted arc of sand south of Gerringong, with a surfable point at the southern end and a protected lagoon at the north. Patrolled through summer; genuinely swimmable year-round if you’re hardy.

    Park at the north end near the surf club for lagoon swimming with kids; park at the south end near the headland for the point and the walk out to Werri Lagoon.

    Drive
    15 min · 12.4 km
    Best for
    Long walks, lagoon swim
    Facilities
    Surf club, parking, toilets
  4. № 04
    Beach
    ◦seven mile beach
    From Agape
    20 min

    Seven Mile Beach  — Gerroa

    Precisely what it says — seven miles of almost-empty sand between Gerroa and Shoalhaven Heads. You can walk for two hours in either direction and barely meet another person mid-week.

    Drive to the Gerroa end for the headland view from the car park, then walk south. Bring everything with you; there is nothing on the beach itself.

    Drive
    20 min · 19 km
    Best for
    Empty sand, long walks
    Facilities
    None — pack accordingly
The coastline between Kiama and Gerringong — dairy paddocks meet basalt
◦In Passing
“The edge of the land here is not a line but a slow argument between pasture and stone.”
The coastline between Kiama and Gerringong — dairy paddocks meet basalt
№ 03

Eat

5 places
  1. № 01
    Eat · Bakery
    ◦slow dough by the sea
    From Agape
    7 min

    Slow Dough by the Sea  — Kiama

    Hidden on Bong Bong St in Kiama, this small bakery is worth the queue. Sourdough loaves, hot honey lime scrolls & custard pillows. Their rotating menu changes weekly. The line moves fast.

    Get there before 9am on weekends or the pastry case empties. Grab an almond croissant, and sourdough loaf. Take your coffee for a walk to the lighthouse or sit and enjoy right there.

    Hours
    Fri–Sun · 7am–1pm
    Order
    Ancient Grain Sourdough
    Walk to Kiama lighhouse
    12 min
  2. № 02
    Eat · Café
    ◦diggies
    From Agape
    8 min

    Diggies  — Kiama

    The reliable all-day café on the Kiama foreshore — breakfast, coffee, a proper burger at 2pm. Inside-outside seating, families welcome, dogs on the deck.

    The Sunday morning institution. No bookings; wait on a bench by the water until a table comes free.

    Hours
    Daily from 7am
    Order
    Buttermilk pancakes · Pistachio hot choc
    Best for
    Sunday breakfast
  3. № 03
    Eat · Restaurant
    ◦the noble
    From Agape
    14 min

    The Noble  — Gerringong

    Refined coastal dining in the heart of Gerringong — fresh fish, lamb and homemade pastas paired with thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Bright, modern space with sweeping ocean views.

    Bookings recommended. Happy hour Thur & Fri 4:30pm–6:30pm. Kids under 12 eat free Thursdays.

    Hours
    Wednesday to Sunday
    Order
    Berkshire pork cutlet · Bistecca alla fiorentina
    Best for
    Share-style menu, fresh local produce
  4. № 04
    Eat · Bakery
    ◦milkwood
    From Agape
    21 min

    Milkwood  — Berry

    On Queen Street in Berry (next to the post office), Milkwood Bakery specialises in Berry Organic Sourdough breads with a rotating selection of cakes, pastries, and savouries. Try their Pecan tart its delicious!

    Open 6am- 4pm. Popular items sell out, call ahead too avoid missing out.

    Hours
    Mon-Sun 6-4pm
    Seats
    24
    Booking
    Outdoor seating
  5. № 05
    Eat · Restaurant
    ◦the blue swimmer
    From Agape
    28 min

    The Blue Swimmer  — Gerroa

    Blue Swimmer sits on the back of Seven Mile Beach in a weatherboard cottage, owned by two brothers. Fresh, local produce, meats, and seafood sourced from the surrounding coastline and farms. Mostly seafood. Booking essential on weekends.

    Open Wed–Sun. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Best experienced at dinner.

    Hours
    Wed–Sun · lunch & dinner
    Order
    Flat bread · Market fish
    Booking
    Essential Fri–Sun
№ 04

Drink

1 place
  1. № 01
    Drink · Cellar door
    ◦silos estate
    From Agape
    28 min

    Silos Estate  — Jaspers Brush

    Boutique Shoalhaven vineyard with a working cellar door and long-lunch kitchen en route to Berry. Their south coast chardonnay and curated bottle shop are worth the detour.

    Silos Kitchen open for lunch Fri–Sun

    Hours
    7 days a week · from 11am
    Drink
    Estate chardonnay
    Pair with
    Berry, afterwards
A small rock beach, north of Bombo — no name on any map
◦In Passing
“Most of the best places down here do not have signage. Ask at the bakery.”
A small rock beach, north of Bombo — no name on any map
№ 05

Walks & Nature

4 places
  1. № 01
    Walk
    ◦saddleback mountain
    From Agape
    9 min

    Saddleback Mountain  — Kiama

    A short drive to the summit lookout for a panoramic view across the Illawarra to Five Islands and, on a clear day, north to the Royal National Park. Ten minutes from the carpark to the edge.

    Drive up at the end of the day — 4:30pm in summer, 3:30pm in winter — and catch the light as it turns. Bring a jumper.

    Drive
    9 min · 6 km
    Walk
    10 min from carpark
    Best at
    Late afternoon
  2. № 02
    Walk
    ◦minnamurra rainforest
    From Agape
    18 min

    Minnamurra Rainforest  — Jamberoo

    A boardwalk loop through subtropical rainforest at the base of Budderoo National Park — 1.6km on the lower loop, or 4.2km if you take the Falls Walk to the upper lookout.

    Do the full falls walk if the kids are up to it. Entry fees apply. Open daily 9am–4pm.

    Drive
    18 min · 14 km
    Walk
    1.6km or 4.2km loop
    Fee
    $12 per vehicle
  3. № 03
    Walk
    ◦werri headland
    From Agape
    20 min

    Werri Headland  — Gerringong

    A short coastal walk from Werri Beach around the headland to Boat Harbour, returning on the sand. Forty-five minutes unhurried. Whale season runs May–November.

    Best at dusk. Combine with a bakery run to Slow Dough and breakfast in the sun.

    Drive
    20 min · 18 km
    Walk
    45 min loop
    Whales
    May–Nov
  4. № 04
    Walk
    ◦barren grounds heathland
    From Agape
    25 min

    Barren Grounds Heathland  — Jamberoo

    Internationally renowned birdwatching destination atop the escarpment. Protected heath full of native bird life, with the Griffiths Fire Trail offering flat walking and views off the plateau edge.

    Strong wind most days; take a layer even in January. Pack water; no facilities on the trail itself.

    Drive
    25 min · 19 km
    Walk
    4km return, flat
    Bring
    Layer, water
№ 06

Produce & Providores

3 places
  1. № 01
    Produce · Market
    ◦kiama farmers market
    From Agape
    7 min

    Kiama Farmers Market  — Kiama

    The local farmers market held every Wednesday on Surf Beach. Fresh vegetables, eggs, pastries, coffee, and a handful of makers — plus live music. Small, reliable, and worth your time.

    Markets start 2pm (winter) / 3pm (summer). Arrive on time for a good parking spot. Start here for the week's groceries before you unpack at the house.

    When
    Every Wednesday
    Where
    Surf Beach, Kiama
    Drive
    7 min · 3.8 km
  2. № 02
    Produce · Butcher
    ◦jamberoo village butcher
    From Agape
    10 min

    Jamberoo Village Butcher  — Jamberoo

    A traditional village butcher specializing in dry-aged Illawarra beef, escarpment lamb, and award-winning gourmet sausages.

    Call the day before to order a particular cut. Open Monday–Saturday. Curbside pickup, and local delivery.

    Hours
    Mon–Sat · From 7:30am
    Buy
    Dry-aged beef and gourmet sausages
    Call ahead
    For cuts to order
  3. № 03
    Produce · Dairy
    ◦buena vista farm
    From Agape
    16 min

    Buena Vista Farm  — Gerringong

    A small mixed farm on the hills behind Gerringong producing grass-fed beef, free-range animals, honey, and seasonal vegetables. Farmgate stall selling eggs, leafy greens, and whatever's in season, plus weekend cooking classes celebrating wholefood cooking from scratch.

    Call ahead for the farmgate hours; they change with the season. Cooking classes are worth booking if you’re here for a week.

    Drive
    16 min · 15 km
    Buy
    Eggs, leaf, charcuterie
    Classes
    Weekends · book ahead
Getting Here

Two hours from Sydney, by road or by rail.

By Car

Princes Highway south from Sydney, exit at Kiama. Two hours in reasonable traffic. The coastal run via Royal National Park and Stanwell Tops is longer but worth it once.

By Train

Illawarra Line from Central to Kiama, 1 h 55. Pickup from Kiama station can be arranged on request — seven minutes back to the gate.

By Air

Shellharbour Airport (Albion Park) is 25 minutes north, with daily connections to Melbourne and Brisbane. Sydney Airport is 1 h 45 by car.

Private Transfers

You can arrange door-to-door transfers from Sydney CBD or airport for private stays, weddings, and corporate groups.

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