Parra News June 8 2021

The South Coast of NSW is scattered
with delightful seaside
hamlets and towns that have
been long frequented as
holiday destinations. Back in
the day, many city dwellers had beach or
bush shacks that were an integral part of
family vacays and weekend escapes. As
the years have moved on, most, if not all
have been replaced by dwellings more in
tone with today’s expectations.
Kiama, long known to the original
Indigenous inhabitants of the area, the
Tharawal people, was also termed “where
the sea makes a noise” because of the
famous volcanic blowhole, and is one of
the villages I speak of.
From the first European sighting of the
blowhole by George Bass in 1797 and the
subsequent first white settlers in 1821,
Kiama has provided an intimate and
appealing escape for many.
The Kiama of today still retains a lot of
what made it a special destination all those
years ago. In fact, with its combination of
nature-based adventure, the construction
of quality accommodation choices
and the arrival of many top-class dining
establishments, the allure of Kiama as a
day tripper’s delight or for those wanting
a longer sojourn has certainly grown
exponentially.
More visitors has not, however, taken
anything away from the charm that exists
and I for one certainly encourage you to get
it onto your list of destinations to discover
in NSW when you next feel the wanderlust.
TRAVEL
KIAMA
Words: Scott McRae | Photo: Destination NSW | More Info: www.thetravellingguy.com
parra news » Tuesday, June 8, 2021
“THE KIAMA OF TODAY
RETAINS A LOT OF WHAT
MADE IT SPECIAL ALL
THOSE YEARS AGO”
One of the newest of those afore
mentioned accommodation choices is
one I am more than happy to direct you
to. Nova Kiama has only been a part of the
Kiama landscape for 18 months and has
swiftly gained a reputation of delivering
a warm and homely feel with rooms that
offer a boutique coastal feel that will have
you relaxed during your next escape.
Melding perfectly with the beachside
culture that exists in Kiama, Nova’s 32
sun-filled rooms and executive suites have
a subtle understated décor but still deliver
all you need for a comforting and relaxed
break.
Many of the rooms have the addition
of well-designed kitchenettes that will
certainly come in handy if you have the
kids in tow.
Being boutique in style the premises is
not over bearing in any way and vaunts
an attractive atrium that leads you to the
pool deck and heated pool which is among
many little nooks and crannies that serve
as hideaways for you to take a moment for
yourself.
I absolutely love the addition of the
‘Coffee Kombi’ that holds pride of place as
part of the chilled reception area. Unique
in design and enfolded by some small
tables and stools, it is the perfect position
to start or finish the day with your coffee
fix and maybe a sweet treat as well?
Remember holidays are for spoiling
yourself.
While the hotel has its ‘Kombi Café’, it
doesn’t have a restaurant on the premises
as such. This may have been a negative for
me until I was notified by the very attentive
and welcoming staff, about the connection
Nova has with the ever-present public
house on the corner, which is literally a
one-minute walk from the reception area.
Grand by name and certainly grand in
stature, the hotel has been servicing this
delightful slice of NSW coastline since
1891 and she certainly has some tales to
tell.
Grand old pubs of this nature are so
intriguing for me with their rich history
and character oozing from within its
sturdy structure. They are also the best
places to engage with a local or two, who
more than often have a tale to tell, or a
secret spot or recommendation that you
won’t find elsewhere.
Book two nights, midweek at Nova
Kiama and receive a third night absolutely
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www.thetravellingguy.com.
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