Attracting more than a million visitors each year, the Kiama Blowhole is the biggest in the world but most only see it from the top. Ex-navy officer and ocean swimmer Scott Gutterson documents what it's like inside the blowhole's chamber For more: https://bit.ly/3PtFw32 Actions in this video were performed by an experienced ocean swimmer at his own risk. Blowhole swimming is dangerous. Do not attempt this yourself. Photos and video by Scott Gutterson, story by ABC Illawarra: Sarah Moss. Kiama Co

NEW SOUTH WALES WEATHER WARNINGS UPDATE Thursday 15 January 2026 – Evening NSW is now under a major severe weather outbreak with dangerous thunderstorms, flash flooding risk, damaging winds, marine gales and hazardous surf all active simultaneously. This is a high impact system. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING – VERY DANGEROUS For parts of Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Sydney Basin, Illawarra and South Coast. A very dangerous thunderstorm is currently near Kangaroo Valley and Fitzroy Falls producing:

Where to travel in New South Wales by season 🇦🇺🚐 NSW is one of those states where timing really matters. Beaches, mountains, wine regions and the outback all shine at different times of year. Here’s how we’d plan it 👇 ☀️ SUMMER Dec–Feb Best for beach towns and coastal escapes Byron Bay – classic summer surf town Yamba – quieter beaches and sunshine Coffs Harbour – family friendly coast Port Stephens – calm bays and dolphins Kiama – coastal walks and swims Jervis Bay – white sand beaches Bate