Boneyard Falls

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Boneyard Falls
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Location Bombo, near Kiama, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates 34°39′05″S150°51′45″E / 34.6514501°S 150.8623803°E / -34.6514501; 150.8623803

The Boneyard Falls are an overflow of waves located at Bombo on the Bombo Headland, near Kiama on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia. Though looking like a waterfall, the falls are caused by waves crashing on the opposite side of the rocky headland. [1] [2]

Bombo, New South Wales Town in New South Wales, Australia

Bombo is a suburb of the Municipality of Kiama, in the Illawarra Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Kiama.

Kiama, New South Wales Town in New South Wales, Australia

Kiama is a coastal town 120 kilometres south of Sydney in the Illawarra. One of the main tourist attractions is the Kiama Blowhole. Kiama features several popular surfing beaches and caravan parks, and numerous alfresco cafes and restaurants. Its proximity to the south of Sydney makes it an attractive destination for a large number of day-trippers and people wanting to stay numerous nights.

New South Wales State of Australia

New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In September 2018, the population of New South Wales was over 8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 5.1 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.

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References

  1. "5 Breathtaking Pictures of Boneyard Falls, Australia". bestamazingplacesonearth.com. Best Amazing Places On Earth. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  2. "Boneyard Falls, Australia". perfecttravelling.com. Perfect Travelling. Retrieved 28 February 2016.