Bombo, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bombo Kiama, New South Wales
Panorama of Bombo, on the shorefront of Bombo Beach
Bombo Location in New South Wales
Population	175 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2533
Elevation	10 m (33 ft)
Location	119 km (74 mi) SSW of Sydney 38 km (24 mi) S of Wollongong 2 km (1 mi) N of Kiama
LGA(s)	Municipality of Kiama
County	Camden
Parish	Kiama
State electorate(s)	Kiama
Federal Division(s)	Gilmore
Suburbs around Bombo: Kiama Downs Kiama Downs Jamberoo Bombo Tasman Sea Kiama Kiama

Bombo is a suburb located in the beautiful Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Municipality of Kiama. Bombo sits about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) north of the town of Kiama. This area is known for its stunning coastal views and interesting history.

What's in a Name?

The name Bombo comes from "Thumbon." He was a well-known leader and brave warrior. Thumbon was born in this very area a long time ago.

Getting Around Bombo

Bombo is an important link between Kiama and its northern suburbs. These include places like Kiama Downs and Minnamurra. The main road, called the Princes Highway, goes right through Bombo. In November 2005, a new, wider section of this highway was opened. It has six lanes, which makes travel much easier.

Bombo also has its own train station, called Bombo railway station. It opened way back in 1887. At first, it was the end of the Illawarra railway line. Later, in 1893, the train line was extended to Kiama. Bombo railway station is special because it is the closest train station to the Pacific Ocean in New South Wales!

For many years, there were quarries in Bombo. A quarry is a place where stone or other materials are dug out of the ground. In the 1950s, the New South Wales Government Railways started a quarry here to get "ballast." Ballast is the crushed rock used under train tracks. Another company, Boral, also ran a quarry nearby from the 1970s until 2014.

An Event in Bombo's History

The basalt quarry at Bombo was the site of a serious accident. This happened on May 7, 1888. An explosive charge went off too early. This caused a large amount of rock to fall where men were working. It was a very unfortunate event for the community.

Bombo's Natural Features

Bombo has a main waterway called Spring Creek.

You can also find Boneyard Falls on the Bombo Headland. These are special waterfalls that are created by the ocean waves.

Places of Historical Importance

Bombo has several sites that are listed for their historical importance. These are places that are protected because they tell us about the past. They include:

• Illawarra railway: Bombo railway station
• Princes Highway: Bombo Headland Quarry Geological Site