Kiama Harbour history walks

Name: Kiama Harbour history walks
Start: 2026-09-18T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-09-19T10:00:00+10:00
Location: Meet by the lawn, between Penny Whistler cafe and Yves bar at the Sebel Hotel

About

Take a walk back in time to celebrate 150 years since Robertson Basin opened on 20 September 1876. The new harbour led to an economic boom, transforming Kiama from a sleepy market town to a thriving industrial settlement.

Local historian Dr Tony Gilmour will tell tales of drunken cedar cutters partying on Black Beach, horrendous shipwrecks, a mammoth harbour construction project and a lost 'Olympic' swimming pool. Not to mention Kiama's notorious 'fish and chips war'.

This gentle 1.5 km stroll on paved surfaces is suitable for all ages and abilities. It starts from the site of Kiama's old infant's school now the Sebel Hotel, and finishes at the award-winning Pilot's Cottage Museum on Blowhole Point. Ticket prices include FREE museum entry.

Kiama Historical Society members, senior card holders and young people aged 10-18: $15. General public $20. Includes booking fee. Accompanied children under 10 just pay a 50c booking fees.