Consider this your official notice to start living in your swimmers...

Summer is almost here, and if your idea of the perfect South Coast holiday involves salty swims, sandy feet and being able to wander from your accommodation straight to the beach, the Kiama Coast has you covered.

From family-friendly beaches in Kiama to the sweeping sands of Gerroa and beautiful Werri Beach in Gerringong, there’s no shortage of places to cool off.

Better yet, stay at Kiama Coast Holiday Parks and some of the best beaches in the region are literally on your doorstep.

Here are five of our favourite beaches and swimming spots in Kiama, Gerringong and Gerroa to add to your summer hit list.

1. Surf Beach, Kiama

Right in the heart of Kiama, Surf Beach is an easy choice when you want to combine a morning at the beach with everything town has to offer.

Spend a few hours swimming and relaxing on the sand, then wander into Kiama for coffee, lunch, shopping or a stroll along the coast.

Stay at Surf Beach Holiday Park and you’ll be just a few steps from Surf Beach – making those spontaneous morning swims and afternoon dips very easy indeed. Grab your towel, slip on your thongs and you’re practically there.

Where to stay: Surf Beach Holiday Park puts you just a few steps from Surf Beach. Kiama Harbour Cabins is another great option, located right on beautiful Kiama Harbour and within easy reach of Surf Beach, Kendalls Beach and central Kiama.

2. Kendalls Beach, Kiama

If you’re looking for a beautiful beach close to Kiama township, add Kendalls Beach to the list.

This gorgeous pocket of coastline is framed by green headlands and has that laid-back South Coast feel that makes it very easy to settle in.

Even better, Kendalls Beach Holiday Park sits smack-bang on Kendalls Beach. No hunting for parking, no loading everyone into the car and no long journey back in sandy swimmers – simply wander between the beach and your accommodation or campsite whenever you please.

Where to stay: Kendalls on the Beach Holiday Park for a true beachfront Kiama getaway. Kiama Harbour Cabins is also conveniently located for exploring both Kendalls Beach and Surf Beach.

3. Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa

There’s something pretty special about looking down the coastline and seeing golden sand stretching into the distance.

Seven Mile Beach in Gerroa is made for long summer days – think swimming, beach walks, picnics and finding your own patch of sand to settle into. Its rolling, smaller waves also make it a popular spot for those learning to surf or building their confidence in the water.

Stay at Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park and you get the best of both worlds. Nestled between the river and the ocean, the park puts you within easy reach of the beach as well as calmer, flat water that’s ideal for paddleboarding and a great option for families with younger children.

Spend the morning catching a few waves, swap the surfboard for a paddleboard on the river, wander back to the park for lunch and head out again for an afternoon swim.

It’s the kind of summer holiday where shoes can become entirely optional.

Where to stay: Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park is nestled between the river and Seven Mile Beach in Gerroa, giving you easy access to both ocean adventures and laid-back days on the calmer water – all just steps from your holiday accommodation or site.

4. Werri Beach, Gerringong

Ocean, sand and those rolling green Gerringong hills in the background – Werri Beach really does show off.

Stretching along the edge of Gerringong, Werri Beach is a favourite for swimming, surfing, beach walks and soaking up the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful South Coast town.

And once again, you can stay right beside it.

Werri Beach Holiday Park is located directly across the road from Werri Beach, so you can start your morning by the water, explore Gerringong during the day and come back for an afternoon dip before dinner.

That’s summer sorted.

Where to stay: Werri Beach Holiday Park for a relaxed coastal stay right on Werri Beach and close to the cafés, shops and attractions of Gerringong.

5. Boneyard Beach, Kiama

Now for one of Kiama’s more tucked-away coastal spots.

Located between Bombo and Cathedral Rocks, Boneyard Beach is a small, pebbly beach surrounded by rocky coastline. On a calm summer day, its clear water and secluded setting make it a beautiful place to explore.

It’s a great addition to your Kiama itinerary if you feel like venturing beyond the main beaches and discovering another side of the coastline.

Where to stay: Kiama Harbour Cabins, Surf Beach Holiday Park and Kendalls on the Beach Holiday Park all make convenient bases for exploring Boneyard Beach and the many other beaches and attractions around Kiama.

Make the beach your backyard this summer

The hardest part of planning a beach holiday on the Kiama Coast might just be deciding which beach to call home.

Choose Surf Beach Holiday Park, Kendalls on the Beach Holiday Park, Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park or Werri Beach Holiday Park and you can stay right beside some of the region’s most beautiful beaches.

Or make Kiama Harbour Cabins your base and wake up right on Kiama Harbour, with Surf Beach, Kendalls Beach and the heart of Kiama all within easy reach.

Whether you’re planning a family summer holiday, a couples’ coastal escape or packing up the van and heading south, there’s a spot on the Kiama Coast waiting for you.

Five holiday parks. Some seriously beautiful beaches. And a whole summer ahead of us.

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