The Kiama Blowhole is a natural rock formation in the shoreline cliffs of Kiama. A gulley has been carved out of the rocks over time, and connects to a small opening at the top of the rocks. The force of the waves will frequently send varying amounts of sea water spewing up through the hole like a geyser. I found it fascinating to watch the force of the waves concentrate at the mouth of the gulley before shooting through the opening. It's just another example of how powerful the sea is.
The Minnamurra Rain Forest was a 30-minute scenic drive inland, at the top of the escarpment. The trail leading through the park consists of wood planks or rubber grid tiles, so it's an easy walk for people of all abilities. In the forest, there are about 70 varieties of ferns, dozens of types of magnificent trees (fig, red cedar, eucalyptus, pine), stinging plants, parasitic vines, and a few foreign plants that have since become weeds in the area. The trees are over 30 meters tall, some with a girth of a medium-size car. The forest exhibits a distinct canopy that filters nearly 70 percent of the light that reaches the ground. Common wildlife in the area includes lyrebirds (we saw two), echidnas, and water dragons. Obviously, the list of creatures native to the area would too long to list here. The highlight of the walk is the waterfall at the top of the hill. All the way through, the park is very picturesque, and the waterfall is certainly postcard worthy.
As we left the road leading to the park, we noticed this kookaburra sitting on the sign.
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