Markets don’t get more picturesque than Kiama’s. Every third Sunday of the month, row after row of tented stalls pop up along the harbour, right down by the water’s edge. If the glorious, palm-lined backdrop wasn’t enough, Kiama Seaside Markets has literally hundreds of local makers, bakers and producers selling their wares to choose from.
What can I buy at Kiama Seaside Markets?
Come with plenty of space in the car boot. You’re spoilt for choice with beautiful things to buy at Kiama Seaside Markets. Browse pretty jewellery and clothing, then peruse handmade ornaments, soft furnishings and artworks for the home. You’ll even find an excellent selection of fresh flowers and indoor and outdoor plants for the garden.
Wellness fans are in for a treat. Kiama Seaside Markets has an abundance of holistic health products on sale, from lavender-infused natural soaps and body scrubs to crystals and scented candles.
Aside from acquiring amazing new goods, by shopping at Kiama Seaside Markets, you’ll also be supporting local independent businesses.
What else does Kiama Seaside Markets offer?
Like any self-respecting vibrant market, Kiama’s has a surfeit of tempting street food stalls for discovering global flavours. Be lured by donuts, pastries, sweet and ice cream before choosing between Shanghai dumplings, shawarma wraps or generously stuffed bánh mì.
To bring the good-time vibes, Kiama Seaside Markets almost always has entertainment by way of live music from local buskers and even flash mob dance troupes. It’s also super doggo friendly if you want to bring your pooch in tow.
What else is there to see and do around Kiama?
Of course, Kiama is famed for its legendary Kiama Blowhole, so when in town head to its viewing platform to see it gush and shoot up to 30m high into the air.
For some laid-back beach fun, Jones Beach, Bombo Beach and Kiama Surf Beach offer ample opportunities for swimming, sunbathing or surfing. Just south of Jones Beach you’ll find Cathedral Rocks, a unique cluster of volcanic rock formations.
Kiama itself is a rather charming historical town. By taking the Kiama Heritage Walk you’ll visit notable indigenous and European settlement historic points of interest. See the Kiama Lighthouse, Pilot’s Cottage and old churches along the way.
Kiama Seaside Markets at a glance
- Kiama Seaside Markets is 230km and under three hours’ drive from Canberra.
- Kiama Seaside Markets is at Kiama, NSW.
- Kiama Seaside Markets is open 9am-3pm on the 3rd Sunday of every month.
- Kiama Seaside Markets has over 100 stalls selling clothing, accessories, jewellery, artworks, crafts, flowers, plants, homewares, fresh produce, natural beauty products, food and drink.
- Kiama is famed for its blowhole which shoots plumes of water up to 30m in height. There are a handful of beaches suitable for swimming and surfing nearby.
Who is Kiama Seaside Markets good for?
Couples, groups of friends, families, retirees.
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2 Bong Bong St Kiama 2533 NSW
