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A winding scenic drive through dairy country gets you to the top of Saddleback Mountain, with panoramic views of the surrounding foothills.
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You can get closer to it, and it blows more frequently than the main blowhole, but as the name suggests, it is much less impressive in size. Best in northeasterly winds.
In the right tide and surf conditions, especially with a south-easterly wind, the blowhole sprays water up to 30 meters in the air. Probably the most visited attraction in Kiama, sunny weekends see lots of people eagerly awaiting each spout.
A popular sunrise lookout next to what is otherwise a geological marvel of basalt rock formations.
Mystics Beach
At the outlet of the Minnamurra River, the beach here ends in a picturesque long sand spit jutting out towards Stack Island and is a popular spot for kayaking and stand-up paddling. The ocean side has strong waves and can be dangerous, while the river side is shallow but can have tidal currents. You can park either on the Minnamurra village side by the river, or take a 20-min detour through Shell Cove to park at the far north end of the beach.