Gerroa, New South Wales

Gerroa New South Wales
Gerroa, rainforest hill and the Crooked River
Gerroa
Coordinates	34°46.194′S 150°48.788′E / 34.769900°S 150.813133°E / -34.769900; 150.813133Coordinates: 34°46.194′S 150°48.788′E / 34.769900°S 150.813133°E / -34.769900; 150.813133
Population	673 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2534
Location	133 km (83 mi) from Sydney 3 km (2 mi) from Gerringong
LGA(s)	Municipality of Kiama
County	Camden
Parish	Broughton
State electorate(s)	Kiama
Federal Division(s)	Gilmore
Localities around Gerroa: Toolijooa Gerringong Berry Gerroa Tasman Sea Berry

Gerroa is a coastal town in the Municipality of Kiama, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia 133 kilometres south of Sydney. Nearby towns are Gerringong, Kiama and Berry.

Situated at the northern end of Seven Mile Beach and the head of Crooked River, the original village was once a retreat for various religious orders. Today it is a popular holiday town, and residence for retirees. Many houses have impressive views of the beach and Mount Coolangatta. At the 2016 census, the population was 673, although the population swells, particularly at Easter and the Christmas−New Year break. Many holiday makers stay at the caravan park, by the Crooked River.

Nearby is Seven Mile Beach National Park, a well regarded area for bird watching, walking and fishing. Hang gliding, paragliding, sailing, windsurfing, and surfing are also enjoyed here. Black Head is suited to rock fishing, though it may be dangerous in high seas. A golf course is situated just north of the town. The rainforest remnants on the hill above the town and behind the beach contain interesting sub-tropical species, such as Snow-wood, Illawarra Plum and Camphorwood. The original vegetation was littoral (seaside) rainforest. Possums, wombats and falcons as well as many other indigenous animals may be seen near the town. Whales are commonly spotted in winter months heading north.