Kiama Downs, New South Wales
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Kiama Downs is a coastal suburb of the town Kiama
in the Illawarra
region of NSW
, Australia. Renowned for its picturesque beach and beautiful seaside views, it is situated about 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Kiama and is bordered by the Minnamurra River
to the northwest and Boyds Beach
to the east.
The western part of the suburb, west of Riverside Drive, is informally known as Gainsborough
.
Kiama Downs does not contain a school or a railway station. The nearest public primary school is Minnamurra Public School and the nearest public high school is Kiama High School. The nearest railway stations are Minnamurra and Bombo.
Kiama, New South Wales
-Transport:The town is served by Kiama Station on the South Coast Line. It is served by road in the form of the Princes Highway and the Kiama Bypass.-Attractions:...
in the Illawarra
Illawarra
Illawarra is a region in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is a coastal region situated immediately south of Sydney and north of the Shoalhaven or South Coast region. It encompasses the cities of Wollongong, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven and the town of Kiama. The central region contains Lake...
region of NSW
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia. Renowned for its picturesque beach and beautiful seaside views, it is situated about 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Kiama and is bordered by the Minnamurra River
Minnamurra River
The Minnamurra River is a river in the Jamberoo and Kiama areas of the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. Its drainage area contains much of the Jamberoo Valley surrounded by Stockyard Mountain to the north, Jamberoo Mountain to the west and Noorinan and Saddleback Mountain to the...
to the northwest and Boyds Beach
Boyds Beach
Boyds Beach, commonly known as Jones Beach, forms the eastern border of Kiama Downs on the South Coast of New South Wales. It is a popular tourist spot and many surfing competitions are held there each year....
to the east.
The western part of the suburb, west of Riverside Drive, is informally known as Gainsborough
Gainsborough, New South Wales
Gainsborough, New South Wales, Australia is a residential estate forming part of the suburb of Kiama Downs in the Municipality of Kiama. This is a relatively new urban area bordering Kiama Downs and Jamberoo. A new section of the Princes Highway was opened to the west of Gainsborough in late 2005...
.
Kiama Downs does not contain a school or a railway station. The nearest public primary school is Minnamurra Public School and the nearest public high school is Kiama High School. The nearest railway stations are Minnamurra and Bombo.