The Blowholes — Attraction in East End

Bass and the Blow Hole George Bass was a British naval surgeon who arrived in Sydney with Matthew Flinders on the Reliance in 1795. Their names became synonymous with the coastal exploration of Australia. After exploring Botany Bay, Georges River and Port Hacking with Flinders, Bass captained a crew of six men and set out in an open whaleboat to explore the southeast coast of Australia. The main Kiama Blow Hole was noticed by George Bass on December 6, 1797 after anchoring his whaleboat in the sheltered bay which later became Robertson Basin. In 1798 Bass and Flinders circumnavigated Tasmania in the sloop Norfolk. In 1803 Bass disappeared on a voyage to...

A must see on the island. Probably best viewed on latter part of incoming tides. Small spot with a small sign so be on the lookout.

Looks like a small stand on side of the road that was closed when we there. Park on side of road with stand, or opposite side from the water. Cross the road carefully and a short walk to holes but can photograph from a distance.

If you go to holes make sure you have water shoes or good shoes for slippery rocks. You can get close to holes just be aware some blows may be shallow but the possibility for a big wave, big blow and getting wet.

A great free attraction you...

The place needs rough sea conditions to create the "blowhole." While I was there, storm clouds were passing by, and the ocean had waves, but it was not strong enough to create the splashes in the blowhole. Be careful at this place. There are a lot of sharp limestone. Basically, come here to drink fresh coconut if it is what you seek. It is a good place to look at a bunch of sea urchins and sea snails in the tidal pools. I saw so many disappointed tourists that stopped by as I was hanging around for a bit, waiting for...