Saddleback Mountain

South Coast NSW


Eight kilometres southwest of central Kiama, this viewpoint offers three lofty lookouts across the Illawarra Escarpment and the coast up to Port Kembla and Wollongong. Two lookouts are accessible via a fairly flat pathway; the third is steeper and requires stairs.

Heading south along Manning St, turn right onto Saddleback Mountain Rd.


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