Things to do in Kiama at night, from sunset to last drinks

Plan an evening in Kiama

Kiama is a small coastal town, so its nights are about a good dinner, a drink with live music and a walk by the sea, not big clubs. Most of it sits within a few blocks: Terralong, Manning and Collins streets, the harbour and Blowhole Point. Friday and Saturday are the busy nights. Several restaurants close early in the week, so check the days and book ahead.

Kiama Ridge Waters is on a quiet residential street south of the centre. Here's how far the main evening spots are from the apartments.

Watch the sun go down from the hills and headlands

Kiama's coast faces east, so the sun sets behind the escarpment, not over the sea. The show is in the sky above the ocean and the silhouettes of the hills. In 2026, sunset ranged from about 4:52pm in mid-June to 8:13pm in early January, according to sunrise-sunset.org. In mid-October it is about 7.10pm.

• Saddleback Mountain Lookout: views from Cronulla to Milton on a clear day, according to Destination Kiama, from a north-facing platform by the car park and a southern platform further up. It's about 9 minutes by car.
• A Gerringong winery: Crooked River Estate runs Kick Back Fridays at its cellar door from 5pm (see below).

Our Kiama sunrise and sunset guide has times for every month, and Kiama lookouts covers more viewpoints.

See the Blowhole under floodlights

The Kiama Blowhole doesn't close when the sun goes down. The area is floodlit after dark. It sits next to the Kiama Lighthouse on Blowhole Point, so you get both in one short stroll from the car park.

Go after dinner and you'll share it with far fewer people than in the day. The Blowhole needs a south-east swell to fire, so a flat night may be quiet. Check the Bureau of Meteorology coastal forecast before you go, and note that lighting times can change.

From the apartments it's about a 35-minute walk (2.8 to 2.9 km) or a 5-minute drive. Stay behind the fences and off the rock platform in the dark, as the waves here are unpredictable.

Book a table for dinner

Kiama's dinner scene is small, so the good tables fill on Friday and Saturday. Book ahead, and check the days: several of these close early in the week.

Silica Restaurant on Manning Street sits by Surf Beach and builds its menu on South Coast produce. Its website lists dine-in dinner from 5.30pm, Wednesday to Saturday. It's about a 22-minute walk (1.9 km) from the apartments.

Yves Social at The Sebel has an ocean-view deck and a shared-plates menu with pizzas, cheese boards and a kids' menu. It opens from 5.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and from noon Friday to Sunday, and it's closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Cin Cin Wine Bar on Tingira Crescent is the closest night spot to the apartments at about 19 minutes on foot. Its website lists Tuesday to Thursday from 5pm to 9pm, Friday 5pm to 10pm, Saturday noon to 10pm and Sunday noon to 9pm. It's closed on Monday.

Miss Arda on Terralong Street serves Middle Eastern-inspired plates designed to share. Book through its website or call (02) 4202 3120.

For more choices, from Italian to fish and chips, see where to eat in Kiama. Hours change, so check before you go.

Sing karaoke or play trivia

Friday karaoke at Kiama Bowling Club runs every Friday from 7pm to 10pm, according to Destination Kiama, with music and karaoke for anyone who wants a turn at the microphone. The club at 100 Shoalhaven Street is about a 24-minute walk (2.0 km) from the apartments, and its Summit Bar and Grill does dinner first.

Uncle Fuku on Collins Street has a private karaoke room called the Tone Deaf Temple, which you book online or at the bar. It's open until midnight Thursday to Saturday and until 10.30pm on Sunday. Fuku's Deck Roulette brings a different DJ every Saturday from 9pm to midnight. Happy hour runs Thursday to Sunday from 3pm to 6pm, and a 10% weekend surcharge applies.

Trivia at Club Jamberoo runs every Tuesday from 7pm, with general knowledge, pop culture and prizes in Club Cash. Play solo or as a team. Jamberoo is about 14 minutes by car, so pick a driver.

Catch live music after dark

Evening music around Kiama clusters on Friday and Saturday. These are the night sessions on Destination Kiama's live music guide and the venues' own sites. Line-ups change weekly, so check the Destination Kiama live music page before you go.

The Grand Hotel on Manning Street dates from 1891, and Friday is its big night. The bistro serves until 8.30pm on Friday and Saturday, so eat before the band starts. For a full rundown of the town's pubs and bars, read our Kiama pubs guide.

Drive to Gerringong for a Friday night out

Gerringong, about 10 minutes south by car, has two Friday evenings that are worth the drive.

Kick Back Fridays at Crooked River Estate start at 5pm at the cellar door. Expect live music, estate-grown wine, local craft beer and cocktails. Sit at the oak barrels or bring a picnic rug to the hill above the vines. The outdoor area depends on the weather, and Destination Kiama suggests reserving a spot.

Fire Fridays at The Courtyard run from 4pm to 9pm, with Destination Kiama listing dates from 5 June to 27 November 2026. The head chef cooks barbecue over an open fire, homemade mulled wine is complimentary, and there's a fire pit with log seating, cushions and blankets. Live music follows from 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Make a day of it with our Gerringong guide and wineries near Kiama.

Check the calendar for evening events

A few dated events fall in the evening this season, according to Destination Kiama's What's On calendar:

• Pavilion Annual Twilight Market: Friday 27 November 2026, 1pm to 7pm, at The Pavilion, 2 Bong Bong Street. Expect decorations, hampers, homewares, crafts and food trucks. It's about a 27-minute walk (2.3 km) from the apartments.
• Kiama Tennis Club Adult Social Night: the first Friday of each month, 6pm to 9pm.
• Halloween at The Co-op, Gerringong: Saturday 31 October 2026, from 6pm.

For festivals and the yearly program, see Kiama events. Markets during the day are in our Kiama markets guide.

Get home safely

Kiama Ridge Waters is about a 20 to 35 minute walk from most of the town's evening spots, along suburban streets. Bring a torch or use your phone light, and stick to footpaths. If you'd rather not walk, the clubs and one bar run courtesy buses.

• Kiama Leagues Club: free for members and patrons, seven days. It starts at 5pm Monday to Thursday and 4pm Friday to Sunday, with a north run on the hour and a south run on the half hour. Call (02) 4232 1777.
• Kiama Bowling Club: Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. Call the club on (02) 4232 1176.
• Cin Cin Wine Bar: a bookable courtesy bus covering Kiama, Kiama Heights, Kiama Downs, Minnamurra, Gerringong, Gerroa, Jamberoo and Shell Cove. Text or call 0413 490 351.

Ask whether Surfleet Place is on the route when you book. For a drive into town, see parking in Kiama, and agree on a designated driver for nights out in Gerringong or Jamberoo.

Make a night of it at Kiama Ridge Waters

Start the night at the apartment. Cook for the group on the BBQ, watch the sky change from the balcony, then head into town for a drink. Each of the three-bedroom apartments at Kiama Ridge Waters, 2 Surfleet Place, sleeps six and has secure parking for two cars.

Check-in is from 3pm, which leaves time to settle in before sunset, and check-out is by 10am. Most of our apartments welcome pets, with a $200 cleaning fee. For a birthday or a weekend away with a bigger group, book several apartments on the same site at 2 Surfleet Place through Stay Together.

See the apartments, read our pet-friendly accommodation guide or check availability.